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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Bionic Man wrote:
To me, the knock on the EcoBoost is not it's pulling power. It has demonstrated itself to be far superior to naturally aspirated V6 engines, and is on par, or maybe even slightly better than a larger displacement gas V8.
It is a very good towing motor. IMO, where it has not lived up to expectations/hype is in MPG. Not talking about the 2.7, but the 3.5 does not have a MPG advantage over the competitively powered V8s from Chevy and Dodge, towing or single.
I agree. I have 3 friends who have 3.5 liter Ecoboost F150's. Ironically, all 3 of them traded in older model 5.4 liter V8 F150's. All of them tell me that the Ecoboost averages 2-3 MPG better than their old 5.4's.
For new F150's, the Ecoboost is rated 1 MPG better than the 5.0 V8 according to the EPA.
Ecoboost V6's are great engines, but I just don't like the way they sound.
