ecoboost or 5L
03-18-2014, 07:38 PM
#42
Is it like a magical sound? a bravado sound? a rompy sound?
I mean choosing one over the other for performance issues and experiences with each engine I get, but for sound?
03-18-2014, 07:39 PM
#43
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03-18-2014, 07:54 PM
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03-18-2014, 08:02 PM
#46
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FYI rdkev was having truck issues and many people were bashing on him. A quick search can find that out. Interestingly enough his profile says he was online here today so he still lurks but doesn't post.
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/add-me...e-guys-234602/
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/ecoboo...-ideas-233830/
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/still-...d-fail-227350/
Just to list a few.
To the OP do some homework on your engine choice all you're going to get here is my <insert engine type here> is the best.
03-18-2014, 08:11 PM
#48
Some of you ecoboost mo's crack me up! You guys act like the 5.0 can't get out of its own way...lmao
OP, I drove both extensively before purchasing and ended up with the 5.0. First and foremost, I liked the way it drove better than the Eco. Second, was all the little issues that seem to come with the Eco. Now I know I will get bashed and the Eco swingers will say it's only a fraction of trucks with issues, but still, there seems to be many more issues with the Eco than the 5.0.
Also, if speed is your main goal I would still say go with the 5.0 hands down. Bolt-ons and either a blower or some spray and you'll decimate. Quite frankly, I think buying a truck with speed as a main priority is *** backwards, but whatever tickles your fancy. If I wanna go fast I'll jump in my 600hp Mustang...
OP, I drove both extensively before purchasing and ended up with the 5.0. First and foremost, I liked the way it drove better than the Eco. Second, was all the little issues that seem to come with the Eco. Now I know I will get bashed and the Eco swingers will say it's only a fraction of trucks with issues, but still, there seems to be many more issues with the Eco than the 5.0.
Also, if speed is your main goal I would still say go with the 5.0 hands down. Bolt-ons and either a blower or some spray and you'll decimate. Quite frankly, I think buying a truck with speed as a main priority is *** backwards, but whatever tickles your fancy. If I wanna go fast I'll jump in my 600hp Mustang...
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03-18-2014, 08:18 PM
#49
Haven't seen this EB troll for some time they kick you from the SSI forums? FYI rdkev was having truck issues and many people were bashing on him. A quick search can find that out. Interestingly enough his profile says he was online here today so he still lurks but doesn't post. https://www.f150forum.com/f38/add-me...e-guys-234602/ https://www.f150forum.com/f38/ecoboo...-ideas-233830/ https://www.f150forum.com/f38/still-...d-fail-227350/ Just to list a few. To the OP do some homework on your engine choice all you're going to get here is my <insert engine type here> is the best.
FYI rdkev was having truck issues and many people were bashing on him. A quick search can find that out. Interestingly enough his profile says he was online here today so he still lurks but doesn't post. https://www.f150forum.com/f38/add-me...e-guys-234602/ https://www.f150forum.com/f38/ecoboo...-ideas-233830/ https://www.f150forum.com/f38/still-...d-fail-227350/ Just to list a few. To the OP do some homework on your engine choice all you're going to get here is my <insert engine type here> is the best.
03-18-2014, 08:18 PM
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Hahaha minivan motor thats cute 
My sister had a 5.0 in her 1985 mustang gt, it was bad *** indeed...30 years ago!!
It's 2014 welcome to the future. Fords all-in on the ecoboost for a reason. The 5.0 was built for the MUSTANG not a truck, they just provide it so the rednecks can hear that V8 rumble. I can have over 400 hp and 500 ft/lbs for under $500 in upgrades. Try doing that with your car engine...
My sister had a 5.0 in her 1985 mustang gt, it was bad *** indeed...30 years ago!!
It's 2014 welcome to the future. Fords all-in on the ecoboost for a reason. The 5.0 was built for the MUSTANG not a truck, they just provide it so the rednecks can hear that V8 rumble. I can have over 400 hp and 500 ft/lbs for under $500 in upgrades. Try doing that with your car engine...
