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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tragusa3 wrote:I have used an '80's era 5.9 to pull 4 times 80k up a hill. No big deal. JME.06Fargo 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.
Yes I have driven a 3.5 Ecoboost F150. Nice engine. How would it do hauling 23,000lbs (in a 1 ton chassis) ?
I don't think that's what it was designed to do?
How would your trusty 5.9 do towing 80,000 pounds up the hill?
And yes, I would agree that the weakest link on the truck was downhill. It did it, but I had to stay especially aware of my speed. Many passes, I had to stay in first at 30mph downhill. That being said, I never had brake fade or smelled them. Maybe I could have gone faster and used more brake? nah, I rather be safe.
