5.0 v8 or ecoboost?
07-10-2012, 08:25 AM
#53
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Originally Posted by Dnbarnes
I just got my new 2012 f150 with the 5.0 rear 3.55 , wheel base 157 18inch wheel
the saleman said you'll do just fine towing my 5wheel.
now after reading all these posting not sure! I have 6.5 bed thinking this would be ok so wouldn't have go with a slider type hitch. this is one question i have, the other is
my 5wheel has a dry wt of 6600lb. now my manual for my f150 states my max tow wt. is 7500 lb this doesn't sound good to me. any help will be welcome
the saleman said you'll do just fine towing my 5wheel.
now after reading all these posting not sure! I have 6.5 bed thinking this would be ok so wouldn't have go with a slider type hitch. this is one question i have, the other is
my 5wheel has a dry wt of 6600lb. now my manual for my f150 states my max tow wt. is 7500 lb this doesn't sound good to me. any help will be welcome
07-10-2012, 08:52 AM
#54
I too struggled with this decision but ultimately I went with a more proven motor and that is the 5.0L. EB was very tempting with the better torque and better fuel mileage but just couldn't get myself to do it. I feel like the 5.0 will be more reliable down the road. But honestly... I don't feel like you can go wrong with either. Both are sweet trucks! 
07-10-2012, 09:24 AM
#55
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Originally Posted by Dnbarnes
I just got my new 2012 f150 with the 5.0 rear 3.55 , wheel base 157 18inch wheel
the saleman said you'll do just fine towing my 5wheel.
now after reading all these posting not sure! I have 6.5 bed thinking this would be ok so wouldn't have go with a slider type hitch. this is one question i have, the other is
my 5wheel has a dry wt of 6600lb. now my manual for my f150 states my max tow wt. is 7500 lb this doesn't sound good to me. any help will be welcome
the saleman said you'll do just fine towing my 5wheel.
now after reading all these posting not sure! I have 6.5 bed thinking this would be ok so wouldn't have go with a slider type hitch. this is one question i have, the other is
my 5wheel has a dry wt of 6600lb. now my manual for my f150 states my max tow wt. is 7500 lb this doesn't sound good to me. any help will be welcome
Yes you can tow a 5th wheel within the limit of a F150 but you have to do it right.
The 157WB is an heavy truck to start with. Is it a 4x4?
Good luck
07-10-2012, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by TwinTurboFx4
Why are people denying the ecoboost to last 100k miles? The 5.0 is a new engine too.... My dad has a 2010 Taurus sho with 70k on it. Running like a champ. I have faith in the ecoboost. Turbos should last 250,000 miles. And with the oiling capabilities of the Eco compared to the 5.0 I'm sure it will last just as long if not longer.
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07-10-2012, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnG2009XLT
The 5.0 is a new engine??? That's news to me. That block has been used since the 60s. I don't deny the ecoboost at all I had a king ranch Eco and I loved driving it. But saying the 5.0 is new? The engines are the same, the materials change, intakes change, ignitions change, but people have been working on 5.0s (302s) for years.
07-10-2012, 10:40 AM
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The 5.0 is a new engine??? That's news to me. That block has been used since the 60s. I don't deny the ecoboost at all I had a king ranch Eco and I loved driving it. But saying the 5.0 is new? The engines are the same, the materials change, intakes change, ignitions change, but people have been working on 5.0s (302s) for years.
07-10-2012, 10:46 AM
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Uhm, I think you guys missed my point... How is the fact that it has the same displacement a minor factor... Ford has had plenty of experience with that engine through ford racing... They never stopped producing it, so it has adapted to the needs of today's v8 truck, fuel economy and power, as well as low rpm torque.
07-10-2012, 10:52 AM
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Uhm, I think you guys missed my point... How is the fact that it has the same displacement a minor factor... Ford has had plenty of experience with that engine through ford racing... They never stopped producing it, so it has adapted to the needs of today's v8 truck, fuel economy and power, as well as low rpm torque.