Eco boost and downshifting for grades
Will the Eco boost being a 6 cyl vs a V8 have any impact on using the tranny to control our descent down steep grades?
Forum Discussion
- Since I live in WY I mentioned that I suspected the 3.5L engine may have problems braking a vehicle and hoped Ford installed better and heavier duty brakes to compensate for lack of engine braking. Many posts followed suggesting I was being overly pessimistic of the 3.5L F150 for a tow vehicle. I'm just reading and watching as more of these PUs start towing large TTS down steep grades. BTW, the grade down the Big Horns is really not that bad compared to other mountain grades in Wyoming.
- Thank you for the link, my concern was expressed at the top of page 5 I believe.
We have only towed in the Rockies for near 3 decades and I don't use the brakes much up there except for sudden changes the tranny can't do. There are signs on those curves that tell you how fast to be going in them. There is no reason to be hitting your brakes as you go in. - You might look this thread over. although only a 3.7L engine it should give decent engine braking.
Better Rotors needed!
