5.0L or eco boost and why???
12-02-2016, 05:07 PM
#21
I've had both. I had a 2011 EB, later tuned, and a 2015 5.0, later supercharged. I've enjoyed both trucks. When comparing the stock EB vs stock 5.0, both were similar in power but of course, the EB made it lower in the rev range. The tuned EB was even better on the low-end torque. I've found that the EB was 1-2 mpg better, as my 5.0 did 20-21 and the EB did 21-22 lifetime averages. Never really had problems with either one.
12-02-2016, 07:29 PM
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Keep the opnions coming guys! Does both motors use the same transmission also?? I'll be looking at trucks with no more then 40k on them and probally would plan on keeping it til atleast 100k+
12-02-2016, 08:01 PM
#25
Both my brother and nephew have F-150s. Brother's is a 5.0 and nephews is an EB. Both said that for what I wanted, the EB would be a better choice so that's what I got and I'm really enjoying it. Had a blast today on some of the local back roads.
12-03-2016, 01:34 PM
#26
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same transmission in all of them.
12-03-2016, 10:52 PM
#27
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I went with the 5.0 because I plan to keep the truck until it falls apart...
Besides the fact that I just like the V8 growl, my thinking was that the 5.0 would be less expensive to fix long down the road.
Turbos don't last forever, and aren't cheap.
The tow capability of the 5.0 is adequate for what I plan to tow. I don't have any issues with letting the motor wind. My previous truck had a 4.6, and you had to wind it up to get anything out of it. I gave it to my son inlaw with 205K and it's still going strong.
It more a matter of personal preference unless you are towing at the upper limits where the slight advantage goes to the EB.
In reality you probably can't go wrong with either.
Besides the fact that I just like the V8 growl, my thinking was that the 5.0 would be less expensive to fix long down the road.
Turbos don't last forever, and aren't cheap.
The tow capability of the 5.0 is adequate for what I plan to tow. I don't have any issues with letting the motor wind. My previous truck had a 4.6, and you had to wind it up to get anything out of it. I gave it to my son inlaw with 205K and it's still going strong.
It more a matter of personal preference unless you are towing at the upper limits where the slight advantage goes to the EB.
In reality you probably can't go wrong with either.
12-04-2016, 09:13 AM
#28
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I went with the 5.0 because I plan to keep the truck until it falls apart...
Besides the fact that I just like the V8 growl, my thinking was that the 5.0 would be less expensive to fix long down the road.
Turbos don't last forever, and aren't cheap.
The tow capability of the 5.0 is adequate for what I plan to tow. I don't have any issues with letting the motor wind. My previous truck had a 4.6, and you had to wind it up to get anything out of it. I gave it to my son inlaw with 205K and it's still going strong.
It more a matter of personal preference unless you are towing at the upper limits where the slight advantage goes to the EB.
In reality you probably can't go wrong with either.
Besides the fact that I just like the V8 growl, my thinking was that the 5.0 would be less expensive to fix long down the road.
Turbos don't last forever, and aren't cheap.
The tow capability of the 5.0 is adequate for what I plan to tow. I don't have any issues with letting the motor wind. My previous truck had a 4.6, and you had to wind it up to get anything out of it. I gave it to my son inlaw with 205K and it's still going strong.
It more a matter of personal preference unless you are towing at the upper limits where the slight advantage goes to the EB.
In reality you probably can't go wrong with either.
12-04-2016, 12:24 PM
#29
I opted for the V8 because I didn't want turbos. I've had 2 turbos go out at 2 different times on my past F250 diesel. They were a little premature in letting go and the cost...well who wants to spend money on turbos, right?
The problem was the down time. Both times I was towing a relatively small travel trailer on vacation. So vacation ruined.
Towing the beast off the road with my travel trailer to the dealer = $$$$$$$$$ and TIME, getting turbos to the dealer for the install = TIME, getting the dealer to bump it past other scheduled vehicles = TIME, etc.
I decided that unless I really, really, really, needed the power I was going conventional V8. So when it came time to make my purchase I didn't want anything to do with turbos. I'd feel like a jackass if I was on the side of the road, on vacation dealing with the same issue in a GAS truck with turbos!!! Lol! Plus I would've lost all credibility with the wife, after all it was her vacations as well. Needless to say she's anti-turbo herself.
That being said I haven't had any issues towing with the 5.0. She winds up on the long grades, but she seems fine.
The problem was the down time. Both times I was towing a relatively small travel trailer on vacation. So vacation ruined.
Towing the beast off the road with my travel trailer to the dealer = $$$$$$$$$ and TIME, getting turbos to the dealer for the install = TIME, getting the dealer to bump it past other scheduled vehicles = TIME, etc.
I decided that unless I really, really, really, needed the power I was going conventional V8. So when it came time to make my purchase I didn't want anything to do with turbos. I'd feel like a jackass if I was on the side of the road, on vacation dealing with the same issue in a GAS truck with turbos!!! Lol! Plus I would've lost all credibility with the wife, after all it was her vacations as well. Needless to say she's anti-turbo herself.
That being said I haven't had any issues towing with the 5.0. She winds up on the long grades, but she seems fine.
Last edited by BACK2GAS; 12-04-2016 at 02:41 PM.
12-04-2016, 12:38 PM
#30
5.0 here. But it had to have 3.73s. Actually the motor choice wasnt really on my mind much. I wanted a crew, 6.5 box, xlt with center console, tow mirrors, and heavy duty rear end. Once I found a 5.0 with the 3.73s with everything else I wanted, the motor choice did not matter. I am happy with my choice and I imagine I would be happy with the eco as well.