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Angrybird 12 · 03-18-2013, 05:08 PM

I think there is a certain negative view towards V8 engines, even those that get nearly the same fuel economy and power that a twin turbo V6 does. Just look at the Ecoboost V6 in the ford trucks. Even though the power and economy of it is close to the base V8 available but costing more money they can't seem to make enough of the Ecoboost engined trucks. The Ecoboost v6 has 5 more HP and 40 ftlbs of torque more than the 5.0 V8. But it only gets 1 mpg more than the V8.
Then it costs about $1K more than the V8.

Is it really worth it? I still think its mostly public perception that V8's are bad and V6's are good.

03-18-2013, 05:08 PM	#33
Angrybird 12 7 year Cancer Survivor! Drives: 17 Cruze RS, 07 G6 GT, 99 Astro Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 21,546	I think there is a certain negative view towards V8 engines, even those that get nearly the same fuel economy and power that a twin turbo V6 does. Just look at the Ecoboost V6 in the ford trucks. Even though the power and economy of it is close to the base V8 available but costing more money they can't seem to make enough of the Ecoboost engined trucks. The Ecoboost v6 has 5 more HP and 40 ftlbs of torque more than the 5.0 V8. But it only gets 1 mpg more than the V8. Then it costs about $1K more than the V8. Is it really worth it? I still think its mostly public perception that V8's are bad and V6's are good. __________________ Cancer's a bitch! Enjoy life while you can! LIVE, LOVE, DRIVE... The Bird is the word!