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Hybridhunter
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Apr 23, 2015

Eco-Diesel out towed up Ike Gauntlet by BASE F150

ED - Ike Gauntlethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpcJJxhvPWU One of the worst they have tested. Like I said, even a base engine 1/2 ton, such as the Pentastar will cost less to buy and operate, and...
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Hybridhunter
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Apr 23, 2015
The Ford 3.7 (the 4 year OLD engine_, beat the ED up the gauntlet, in the old body, and with the antiquated 6 speed, beat the ED up the climb, quashing any "torque beats horsepower theories" that are bandied about in support of the ED.
Assuming the 3.5 does at least as good as the OLD 3.7, it should do just fine.

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