first time buying a new truck
hey all. looking for opinions new 2016 F150 (left on the lot) with XLT pack (some toys) and the 5.0 but has 331 gears and 7000 gvwr package or 2017 ram no toys but standard gears. opinions on...
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The 5.0 is a solid engine with good torque and hp numbers. 5.0 specs
It is a simpler engine than many out there, no turbos and no direct injection. For all the concern you hear about turbos I think direct injection is more likely to cause grief as the miles add up due to dirty intake valves*. That being said I choose an EcoBoost, but I am towing heavier than you are.
MikeUp pulls 6k (3.73 rear end if I am not mistaken) and is happy with the rig. PickupTrucks.com also likes the 5.0. With 6 speeds to choose from in the transmission I would not sweat that you have a differential that is at a lower ratio.
As mentioned a couple of times check the door sticker so you know the payload. If you can get an integrated brake controller they are really nice.
Good luck to you,
Stu
* Yes, my 2012 had the condensation problem with the intercooler. Ford's solution was less than optimal in my opinion, they reduced the efficiency of the intercooler by blocking off a portion to reduce the condensation. I have not noticed any performance impact due to this change and it resolved the issue.
It is a simpler engine than many out there, no turbos and no direct injection. For all the concern you hear about turbos I think direct injection is more likely to cause grief as the miles add up due to dirty intake valves*. That being said I choose an EcoBoost, but I am towing heavier than you are.
MikeUp pulls 6k (3.73 rear end if I am not mistaken) and is happy with the rig. PickupTrucks.com also likes the 5.0. With 6 speeds to choose from in the transmission I would not sweat that you have a differential that is at a lower ratio.
As mentioned a couple of times check the door sticker so you know the payload. If you can get an integrated brake controller they are really nice.
Good luck to you,
Stu
* Yes, my 2012 had the condensation problem with the intercooler. Ford's solution was less than optimal in my opinion, they reduced the efficiency of the intercooler by blocking off a portion to reduce the condensation. I have not noticed any performance impact due to this change and it resolved the issue.
