EcoBoost Makes Ward's 10 Best Engine List

demiles wrote:

spoon059 wrote:
I was a fan of the Ecoboost when it came out, even though I haven't owned one. I might be getting an Ecoboost Interceptor sedan in the next week or two at work though.

My camper takes me out of half ton range though, so I'll be interested if/when Ford gets comfortable putting these in 3/4 ton trucks, even if that means a slightly reduced tow rating.

Ram offered the 5.7 engine in the 3/4 ton truck, with a slightly lower payload and a slightly lower tow rating than the 6.4 or 6.7 engines. Same frame, I would expect same or similar axles and brakes. If Ford offered a 3/4 ton with 2500 lbs payload and 13,000 lbs towing with the Ecoboost engine, that could sell a bunch. People that don't like loading a F150 up that high and like the "overbuilt" design of the 3/4 ton, but want lower torque than the 6.2 gas without paying the premium for the 6.7 diesel.

Again, it comes down to cost. If Ford could offer the Ecoboost in a 3/4 ton for a good amount cheaper than a diesel, I think they would sell.

Diesel engines and NA PI higher displacement engines still have the advantage in fuel consumption in HD trucks at GVWR and GCWR. Downsized GTDI engines have to run rich to control heat and until fuel quality and technology allows them to run lean DI with higher compression ratios you probably never will. Some believe these small engines have about run they’re course and to meet up coming EPA requirements alternative fuel hybrid power is where the trends are pointing.