6.2L vs. Ecoboost Towing Heavy
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6.2L vs. Ecoboost Towing Heavy
Before jumping all over me, I have searched this topic. I have not been able to satisfactorily find the answer that I am looking for. I realize this is somewhat of a controversial topic, but I am most definitely not trying to start any sort of trouble.
I have a 30' travel trailer that ends up being about 8000-8500 pounds loaded, and I am wondering which motor will serve me better. The 6.2 has more power and torque, but the torque curve on the Ecoboost shows that it produces more torque at lower RPMs.
I like to run 65-70 on the highway pulling the trailer, and my V10 Excursion just isn't quite cutting it in the power category anymore.
So my question is this: With all else equal, which motor is going to give me the best towing performance?
I have a 30' travel trailer that ends up being about 8000-8500 pounds loaded, and I am wondering which motor will serve me better. The 6.2 has more power and torque, but the torque curve on the Ecoboost shows that it produces more torque at lower RPMs.
I like to run 65-70 on the highway pulling the trailer, and my V10 Excursion just isn't quite cutting it in the power category anymore.
So my question is this: With all else equal, which motor is going to give me the best towing performance?
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Had a 6.2L Denali with a few HP mods and for me, it was a better stoplight/on-ramp racer but the EB is a better trailer puller. Effortless would be a good way to describe the low rpm boost/torque.
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The V10 excursion won't do it so you're looking at F150's?
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The Excursion has 310 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque. It also weighs almost 2000 pounds more than the F150, not to mention the fact that it has over 130,000 miles and has worn out springs all the way around.
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If it was a race at low elevation the 6.2 but for normal pulling I would lean towards the EB. It's the closest you'll get to a diesel while burning gas. IIRC, the V-10 is about the same on torque as the 6.2...granted I'm sure your Excursion is at least 1,500lbs heavier than an F-150. Personally, if I'm yanking that much weight and size around all the time I'd take a hard look at the SD/PS. Or there is always the option to put a PS or Cummins in the Excursion.
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