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Old 02-20-2015, 10:05 PM
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I test drove a 5L first then an eco boost. I was addicted to the power of the Eco boost, so that was what came home with me, and I still don't regret the decision.
I have to ask... Is there really that much of a difference? Like night and day? I'm trying to grasp how 5 hp and 40lb of torque translates in to this huge difference. I've never been in an Eco so I have no idea.
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I have to ask... Is there really that much of a difference? Like night and day? I'm trying to grasp how 5 hp and 40lb of torque translates in to this huge difference. I've never been in an Eco so I have no idea.
my dad has an eco and I have a 5.0. there is actually a pretty sizable difference when it comes to the seat dyno.

but since I have a v8 and my dad has a v6 my ***** is larger than his.
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Originally Posted by AricsFX
my dad has an eco and I have a 5.0. there is actually a pretty sizable difference when it comes to the seat dyno.

but since I have a v8 and my dad has a v6 my ***** is larger than his.
No, its just yours works better
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how do you know he isn't on cialis?
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If you want to keep your truck for a while, 5.0 all the way. After 100k the Eco boosts will dead tired and need new turbos.. Ford builds a great V8, the ecoboost owners are all test subjects on a trial run.
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5.0 on left, ecoboost on right...both are pretty awesome!

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Originally Posted by AricsFX
my dad has an eco and I have a 5.0. there is actually a pretty sizable difference when it comes to the seat dyno.

but since I have a v8 and my dad has a v6 my ***** is larger than his.
Ha!
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Originally Posted by dannofx4
5.0 on left, ecoboost on right...both are pretty awesome!

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I noticed enough of a difference to pay an extra $2K for the motor. Don't plan on keeping the truck forever, and it has extended warranty so I'm not really to concerned.
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Two things amaze me about this debate.

1. How come people concerned about 2-3 mpgs buy a TRUCK.

2. How ever since the v6 Eco came out, apparently every v8 truck suddenly became unable to tow.

Cracks me up.
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