Ford F-150 With EcoBoost Rated at 365 Horsepower, 420 Pounds-Feet

[BigDan]

I didn't know the 6.2L was that bad on low end torque either. They need to put that v6 in a lil Ranger pick up. Now that would be fun!

[syr74]

Originally Posted by bigearl

Hmmm, that's a great curve for towing, but why'd they go with the 5.3 GM instead of the more likely competitor. The Ford curve would still be a little better (pretty flat between 2-4k) but it looks like a cheap shot this way.

My guess, and it is just a guess, is because the 5.3L and former 4.6L owners of the world are who they want to convert here with the appeal being a sort of 'even better fuel economy than what you had before all while fixing those low end torque issues you guys keep complaining about' approach.

[bigearl]

Originally Posted by BigDan

I didn't know the 6.2L was that bad on low end torque either. They need to put that v6 in a lil Ranger pick up. Now that would be fun!

Don't get me wrong, I think the 6.2 Chevy has been the best gas engine truck on the market until maybe now. It makes great torque, but that Ford curve is shaped almost like a diesel's. And ya that'd rock in a Ranger.

Originally Posted by syr74

My guess, and it is just a guess, is because the 5.3L and former 4.6L owners of the world are who they want to convert here with the appeal being a sort of 'even better fuel economy than what you had before all while fixing those low end torque issues you guys keep complaining about' approach.

Good points

[SuperFly03]

Originally Posted by BigDan

Maybe we will see the SVT Lightning return but with a tricked out ecoboost version of some sort.

That would be very interesting. I've been wanting a FI truck.

Originally Posted by Sax1031

Ford releases a little bit more about the power, more specifically the torque:

Nice curves.

GG Ford.

While Ecoboost may not be a "new tech" to the industry, this is certainly a very good implementation of it.

[matt55]

Originally Posted by Sax1031

What is the blue dotted line form 1k-2k?
Dosnt match the curve of the Ecoboost.

[Sax1031]

Originally Posted by matt55

What is the blue dotted line form 1k-2k?
Dosnt match the curve of the Ecoboost.

to be honest I am not sure.

[bigearl]

Originally Posted by matt55

What is the blue dotted line form 1k-2k?
Dosnt match the curve of the Ecoboost.

I am 90% sure that is where the first turbo hits before hitting the 2nd turbo and the overlap is from being the engine being under light load. It's a sequential turbo I believe.

[Sax1031]

Ford is really trying to prove the reliability of the ecoboost motor:

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/09...s-durable.html

[MEDISIN]

Originally Posted by Sax1031

Ford is really trying to prove the reliability of the ecoboost motor:

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/09...s-durable.html

They are putting it through hell for sure. I don't know how these conditions relate to a high-mileage scenario. i.e. it's bulletproof now but how does it perform after 100k, 200k? I'm curious how the cost of ownership will compare to say the same rig outfitted with the 6.2L over time.

[Sax1031]

Originally Posted by MEDISIN

They are putting it through hell for sure. I don't know how these conditions relate to a high-mileage scenario. i.e. it's bulletproof now but how does it perform after 100k, 200k? I'm curious how the cost of ownership will compare to say the same rig outfitted with the 6.2L over time.

You are right. We don't know. Although I am sure Ford has put the engines through the paces, at least in a test setting.

And I should have used the world durability instead of reliability.

[bigearl]

Originally Posted by MEDISIN

They are putting it through hell for sure. I don't know how these conditions relate to a high-mileage scenario. i.e. it's bulletproof now but how does it perform after 100k, 200k? I'm curious how the cost of ownership will compare to say the same rig outfitted with the 6.2L over time.

Ditto, I'm sure the motor itself is strong enough- but how robust are all the complicated little components that are hard to diagnose that would go into an engine this complex. Still, I'm liking the concept though.

[matt55]

Originally Posted by bigearl

I am 90% sure that is where the first turbo hits before hitting the 2nd turbo and the overlap is from being the engine being under light load. It's a sequential turbo I believe.

"Parallel twin-turbo " per Mike Rowe in vid

[aldaron327]

Originally Posted by a_Username

Wow I didn't know the 5.3L was that bad on torque.

Yeah, it's not exactly a rocket. I have a 5.3L in my Silverado. I was originally going to get the 6.2L, but had such a hard time finding one that wasn't decked out in LTZ trim with all the whiz-bang options that I gave up. I got a good price on my truck and with my (then decent) Employee discount, I couldn't pass it up. I still have my regrets sometimes but I don't sweat it too much. My truck has done everything I've ever needed it to do.
I didn't buy it to tow a house or to drag race, so it's worked for me thus far.

[toesuf94]

The Toyota Torque...um SPAZ...is weird to look at...what was going on there? Throttle sticking then they pull it off by hand then floor it again?