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Which F-150 motor do you prefer?
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:19 pm
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:19 pm
I recently bought a 2012 F-150 Lariat with the 6.2L and I love it, but I know a lot of people love the Ecoboosts as well.
What are the pros and cons of the engines other than the 6.2L and have you had a good experience with ecoboosts? I don't tow a ton and I know that's one of the big time pros of the EB's.
(I think the other engines are the 3.5 V6 EB, 3.7 V6 and the 5.0L V8)
What are the pros and cons of the engines other than the 6.2L and have you had a good experience with ecoboosts? I don't tow a ton and I know that's one of the big time pros of the EB's.
(I think the other engines are the 3.5 V6 EB, 3.7 V6 and the 5.0L V8)
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Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:21 pm to McCaigBro69
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6.2L
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:21 pm to McCaigBro69
I loved my 6.2.
If I were to get rid of my 6.7, I would buy a 3.5 in heartbeat.
If I were to get rid of my 6.7, I would buy a 3.5 in heartbeat.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:21 pm to McCaigBro69
EcoBoost FTW
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:23 pm to McCaigBro69
I have the 3.5 Eco with no issues. 2012 KR and 50k miles on the engine.
Gas mileage is not significant. But power is niiiice. I wish there was more rumble associated with v8.
Gas mileage is not significant. But power is niiiice. I wish there was more rumble associated with v8.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:23 pm to BeeFense5
My 6.2 walked all over stock 3.5EB trucks. FIL got a mild tune on his 3.5EB and he walked all over my 6.2. Didn't even add more air or fuel, just a canned tune.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:24 pm to Ice Cream Sammich
Ice cream and Vette in da house. Just need king ranch, downshift, and green head to complete the ford engine discussion
This post was edited on 4/9/15 at 12:25 pm
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:26 pm to McCaigBro69
Ecoboost without a doubt. 60k on my 13 without a hiccup. Gas mileage is same as V8 but the towing is awesome and I really enjoy how quiet it is until I stomp on it and hear those turbos scream. Will buy another
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:27 pm to TulaneUVA
You cant forget about your boy
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:27 pm to McCaigBro69
I prefer the EcoBoost. I love the way it sounds under load.
I know that if Ford had really gotten their way with the new F150 there wouldn't be a V8 option at all. It's only there to satisfy traditionalists.
That is a gorgeous truck
I know that if Ford had really gotten their way with the new F150 there wouldn't be a V8 option at all. It's only there to satisfy traditionalists.
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PapaPogey
That is a gorgeous truck
This post was edited on 4/9/15 at 12:28 pm
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:29 pm to TulaneUVA
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ford engine discussion
TBH, the 6.2 GM gas engine > *.
(comments like that are why I don't get invited to the OBGT
)Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:30 pm to VetteGuy
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:30 pm to McCaigBro69
I believe that the 3.5EB is about to get a big bump in power too. They are putting it into the Raptor for 2016 and Ford has said at least 450hp. Not sure if this version of the EB will make its way to the rest of the 150 lineup or not though.
Probably include it in at least the Platinums.
Probably include it in at least the Platinums.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:30 pm to PapaPogey
Your truck is gorgeous. Random question, but it looks like you got a level on it, what brand did you go with?
Here's mine. It has the max tow package and I love the telescopic mirrors.
Here's mine. It has the max tow package and I love the telescopic mirrors.
This post was edited on 4/9/15 at 12:31 pm
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:31 pm to PapaPogey
I only have 3,000 miles on my '14 but I'm loving the EcoBoost vs the 5.4 I got rid of.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:32 pm to McCaigBro69
2.5 rough country. Prolly go 2" of I did it again. No difference in ride before I put these 10ply tires on. Installed with a buddy in about 3hrs.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:32 pm to McCaigBro69
I put a level on mine using the Hell Bent Steel spacers. I don't have any pics but mine is a 2014 Crew cab 4x4. Looks great
2" Spacers
2" Spacers
This post was edited on 4/9/15 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:33 pm to BeeFense5
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Hell Bent Steel spacers
I've heard of this one and it's a great price online.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:33 pm to McCaigBro69
Have the 3.5 EcoBoost with SCT programmer and custom tunes
Absolutely LOVE my truck. Very quick, plenty of power and gas mileage is good (18.4 on dash) as well for me having a heavy foot.
Absolutely LOVE my truck. Very quick, plenty of power and gas mileage is good (18.4 on dash) as well for me having a heavy foot.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:34 pm to belowmebama
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18.4 on dash
That's on the highway I presume? The best I've gotten in my 6.2 was a few weeks ago when I drove to Dallas which is like 160 miles away on I20. When I got there my dash said 17.4mpg, I was pretty surprised. It's total garbage in the city though. It can't be any better than 11mpg.
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