My EcoBoost Torture Test
12-04-2012, 09:43 PM
#121
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Good job putz. You accomplished 2 amazing feats in one post
1. Showed everyone how foolish you are by posting incorrect info regarding packages available on the F150 EB. Fact is you cannot buy a max tow EB with 3.55. WIth 3.73 you can. Introduce Max tow and radiator is different, hitch is different, springs are different.
2. Showed eveyrone how you lack common understanding of what a troll is. Ill be happy to post a deffinition.
Troll: A new member with a low post count whos purupose on the forum is simply to cause disruption by posting incorrect information. <//==--- Wait a minute...... Thats you.
1. Showed everyone how foolish you are by posting incorrect info regarding packages available on the F150 EB. Fact is you cannot buy a max tow EB with 3.55. WIth 3.73 you can. Introduce Max tow and radiator is different, hitch is different, springs are different.
2. Showed eveyrone how you lack common understanding of what a troll is. Ill be happy to post a deffinition.
Troll: A new member with a low post count whos purupose on the forum is simply to cause disruption by posting incorrect information. <//==--- Wait a minute...... Thats you.
12-04-2012, 10:08 PM
#122
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Official Feedback!
Here is the Final Results of today's trip:
Tickets:None
Wrecks:None
Blowouts:None
Average MPG: 7.1
Average Speed: 70 mph
Trip Distance: 191 miles
90% Highway 10% City
Fuel Economy Feedback:Was a bit disappointed, was hoping closer to 10. Alot of stretches of road, especially out of Greenville were uphill climbs, not steep, just long. It dropped to around 6.8 if you went 65 mph and climbed up to 7.1 the closer you got to 75 mph.
Pulling Feedback: The truck was fine pulling the load, kinda shocked me on how well it could get the trailer moving. My previous 5.4L could do it just a little bit easier, but it also had two extra cylinders. Turbo lag was barely noticable, but once they kicked it made a difference. The turbo whistle under load is a pretty sweet sound. The truck felt like a little diesel pulling, but I mean it is turbo charged and direct injected.
Cruising Feedback: The Ecoboost loves high RPMs, especially when towing. At 70 mph the truck would be in 4th gear at 2100-3000 RPMs. I probably could have bumped up around 75 mph and had it shift into 5th, but did not feel like taking that chance with such a heavy load. When cruising, you get a slight purr out of the engine, but nothing extreme. The truck felt very comfortable going down the highway.
Braking Feedback. Besides the truck disk brakes, the trailer has a compression trailer system with drums. The truck was very well mannered here and the transmission made slowing down for off ramps a breeze. The Tow/haul on this truck does a better job compared to my previous 5.4.
Overall Feedback: The truck did stellar in my opinion today. It felt like it had plenty of power for pulling as well as stopping. The only thing I would do different next time would have different tires on the truck. The stock P rated Pirellis were a bit sqirmy at times. Other than that it was a very enjoyable trip and a easy load.
If you have questions please ask, If I didn't cover something just let me know! Happy Trails
Pics are coming!
Tickets:None
Wrecks:None
Blowouts:None
Average MPG: 7.1
Average Speed: 70 mph
Trip Distance: 191 miles
90% Highway 10% City
Fuel Economy Feedback:Was a bit disappointed, was hoping closer to 10. Alot of stretches of road, especially out of Greenville were uphill climbs, not steep, just long. It dropped to around 6.8 if you went 65 mph and climbed up to 7.1 the closer you got to 75 mph.
Pulling Feedback: The truck was fine pulling the load, kinda shocked me on how well it could get the trailer moving. My previous 5.4L could do it just a little bit easier, but it also had two extra cylinders. Turbo lag was barely noticable, but once they kicked it made a difference. The turbo whistle under load is a pretty sweet sound. The truck felt like a little diesel pulling, but I mean it is turbo charged and direct injected.
Cruising Feedback: The Ecoboost loves high RPMs, especially when towing. At 70 mph the truck would be in 4th gear at 2100-3000 RPMs. I probably could have bumped up around 75 mph and had it shift into 5th, but did not feel like taking that chance with such a heavy load. When cruising, you get a slight purr out of the engine, but nothing extreme. The truck felt very comfortable going down the highway.
Braking Feedback. Besides the truck disk brakes, the trailer has a compression trailer system with drums. The truck was very well mannered here and the transmission made slowing down for off ramps a breeze. The Tow/haul on this truck does a better job compared to my previous 5.4.
Overall Feedback: The truck did stellar in my opinion today. It felt like it had plenty of power for pulling as well as stopping. The only thing I would do different next time would have different tires on the truck. The stock P rated Pirellis were a bit sqirmy at times. Other than that it was a very enjoyable trip and a easy load.
If you have questions please ask, If I didn't cover something just let me know! Happy Trails
Pics are coming!
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12-04-2012, 10:13 PM
#125
Originally Posted by 24packman
My previous 5.4L could do it just a little bit easier, but it also had two extra cylinders.
12-04-2012, 10:14 PM
#126
Originally Posted by 24packman
Here is the Final Results of today's trip:
Tickets:None
Wrecks:None
Blowouts:None
Average MPG: 7.1
Average Speed: 70 mph
Trip Distance: 191 miles
90% Highway 10% City
Fuel Economy Feedback:Was a bit disappointed, was hoping closer to 10. Alot of stretches of road, especially out of Greenville were uphill climbs, not steep, just long. It dropped to around 6.8 if you went 65 mph and climbed up to 7.1 the closer you got to 75 mph.
Pulling Feedback: The truck was fine pulling the load, kinda shocked me on how well it could get the trailer moving. My previous 5.4L could do it just a little bit easier, but it also had two extra cylinders. Turbo lag was barely noticable, but once they kicked it made a difference. The turbo whistle under load is a pretty sweet sound. The truck felt like a little diesel pulling, but I mean it is turbo charged and direct injected.
Cruising Feedback: The Ecoboost loves high RPMs, especially when towing. At 70 mph the truck would be in 4th gear at 2100-3000 RPMs. I probably could have bumped up around 75 mph and had it shift into 5th, but did not feel like taking that chance with such a heavy load. When cruising, you get a slight purr out of the engine, but nothing extreme. The truck felt very comfortable going down the highway.
Braking Feedback. Besides the truck disk brakes, the trailer has a compression trailer system with drums. The truck was very well mannered here and the transmission made slowing down for off ramps a breeze. The Tow/haul on this truck does a better job compared to my previous 5.4.
Overall Feedback: The truck did stellar in my opinion today. It felt like it had plenty of power for pulling as well as stopping. The only thing I would do different next time would have different tires on the truck. The stock P rated Pirellis were a bit sqirmy at times. Other than that it was a very enjoyable trip and a easy load.
If you have questions please ask, If I didn't cover something just let me know! Happy Trails
Pics are coming!
Tickets:None
Wrecks:None
Blowouts:None
Average MPG: 7.1
Average Speed: 70 mph
Trip Distance: 191 miles
90% Highway 10% City
Fuel Economy Feedback:Was a bit disappointed, was hoping closer to 10. Alot of stretches of road, especially out of Greenville were uphill climbs, not steep, just long. It dropped to around 6.8 if you went 65 mph and climbed up to 7.1 the closer you got to 75 mph.
Pulling Feedback: The truck was fine pulling the load, kinda shocked me on how well it could get the trailer moving. My previous 5.4L could do it just a little bit easier, but it also had two extra cylinders. Turbo lag was barely noticable, but once they kicked it made a difference. The turbo whistle under load is a pretty sweet sound. The truck felt like a little diesel pulling, but I mean it is turbo charged and direct injected.
Cruising Feedback: The Ecoboost loves high RPMs, especially when towing. At 70 mph the truck would be in 4th gear at 2100-3000 RPMs. I probably could have bumped up around 75 mph and had it shift into 5th, but did not feel like taking that chance with such a heavy load. When cruising, you get a slight purr out of the engine, but nothing extreme. The truck felt very comfortable going down the highway.
Braking Feedback. Besides the truck disk brakes, the trailer has a compression trailer system with drums. The truck was very well mannered here and the transmission made slowing down for off ramps a breeze. The Tow/haul on this truck does a better job compared to my previous 5.4.
Overall Feedback: The truck did stellar in my opinion today. It felt like it had plenty of power for pulling as well as stopping. The only thing I would do different next time would have different tires on the truck. The stock P rated Pirellis were a bit sqirmy at times. Other than that it was a very enjoyable trip and a easy load.
If you have questions please ask, If I didn't cover something just let me know! Happy Trails
Pics are coming!
12-04-2012, 10:15 PM
#127
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12-04-2012, 10:16 PM
#128
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12-04-2012, 10:44 PM
#130
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So you think your 5.4 with 35s could get a load moving better than a motor that completely out torques it throughout the powerband and has a much shorter 1st gear? Interesting.