Eco boost + towing BLOWS
03-31-2011, 07:39 PM
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I could re-type, but I know many, knowledgeable engine builders who subscribe to this theory for break in. Warm it up completely, then run it hard...
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm
The break-in period that Ford suggests as far as towing goes is very important for the rear end though.
04-01-2011, 11:10 AM
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One of my friends purchased a new GTO 04,he drove it hard from day one.His car is listed in the top 10 fastest stock gto's in the country ( 1/4 mile racing).Sold it with 55k miles never had any problems with the driveline.
04-03-2011, 12:59 PM
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Great report on towing I cannot wait to hit the road with my EB Lariat later this year. Awesome to hear that the powerplant is performing to your expectations. I wish you many happy years of towing/hauling with your F-150. Now if you could get a Mustang on the trailer! Awesome!
06-29-2012, 02:59 PM
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I would be pissed to think I spent 60 grand on a superduty only to find out I could have done the same thing with a 1/2 ton gasser. And cheaper.... 10,000 or less the eco blows
06-29-2012, 03:50 PM
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I just got back from towing a 53 Chevy 5 window pick up from Boise Idaho to Lodi CA. I averaged 12.1 mpg on the way to Lodi, on the way back with the empty 1900lbs trailer I got 17.5mpg. (4x4 Crew, max tow, 3.73 gear) I was very impressed with the power, and I traded in a 2011 Ram Cummins 4x4 crew that only got 14mpg empty......
