Ford 2.7 Ecoboost - power question
This looks like a great engine at 325HP. That is about the same power as my trusty 5.9 Cummins ISB. On edit: If each engine is in a 1 ton chassis and matched to it's proper transmission and re...
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valhalla360 wrote:tragusa3 wrote:
You should try towing with one. I just got back from a 6000 mile trip towing 5000 pounds, and it (3.5ltr) was never close to its "limits". It was a relaxed tow, even up the Ike gauntlet and several other passes. I think opinions would start changing if they came from people that have used them.
That's actually a situation where I suggest it's a good option. You are well below the max tow rating and the turbo will mitigate most of the altitude related power loss.
My concern is as the engine ages and the cooling system is no longer operating at peak performance and other things start to wear, will it hold up as well as a larger engine that isn't stressed as much.
The first 3.5 ecoboost engines produced went into cars back in mid 2009 (2010 Lincoln MKS and MKT, Ford Flex and Taurus SHO). The engine is built stronger for F-150 duty, but if you are looking for 10 years of proven performance, you still have a few more years to wait on the sidelines.
