6.2 or Eco Boost, Which one
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6.2 or Eco Boost, Which one
As many of you have seen me post, If I'm going to get a new truck it will be b/t the 6.2 and the EB. What I would like this thread to do is explain the differences and why. I do tow but only 2-4 times a year and when I do its about 16 hours round trip. I really want the Harley which means I would only get the 6.2 unless for some reason the EB can convince me other wise. Besides HP and Tq what are the other adv.disadv of having the either one of these new engines
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Must be pushing it pretty well if it gets a lot better gas mileage than the 6.2 and has around the same numbers.
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11-08-2010, 11:17 AM
Some perspective;
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After having an in-depth discussion with the Ford Tech rep at SEMA about the 3.5 Eco-Boost twin turbo, I assure those who think it will be a mileage maker in the F-150 will absolutely be dissappointed. This engine was originally intended for a vehicle far lighter. Turbocharged gasoline engines of this displacement pushing a heavy truck will likely see boost "very often" .........not good for mileage or wear and tear. I garantee the mileage will shock you.... unless you drive it like your Grandmother. Physics dictates that torque is required to accelerate.........torque is not free........replacing displacement (5.0-5.4 to a 3.5) with turbocharging may seem like a good idea on paper, but good luck 5 years down the road when your "car" engine starts feeling the strain of moving an F-150......this is a complicated engine, parts will be expensive. Don't be fooled by Horsepower numbers............the fuel burn at it's rated power under full boost is likely staggering. Now if this was a turbo-diesel 3.5 designed initially for use in a truck, different story all together......
Ford, Chrysler, and GM all introduced turbocharged gasoline powered vehicles in the 1980's. (Granted, the advances in technology has been impressive since then.) There is a reason they did not stay in the engine options line-up for long. Reliability was poor at best. Turbochargers produce pressure........ pressure produces heat, neither are friendly. Small displacement engines are at a disadvantage; more stress on wrist pins, rods, crank journals....much higher cylinder pressures put stress on head gaskets, all to achieve similar power level to what are readily available in the 5.0 for less money. The longevity of small displacement turbocharged gasoline engines pushing heavy vehicles is unproven at best. Do you want to be the "test mule"?
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I would have said 6.2 also. But after seeing that thread about "Hemi vs. Chevy vs. Ecoboost"... I'm impressed with the Ecoboost in all aspects. I've owned (2) 4.2 V6 F150's since 1999 or so. While they've both been extremely reliable trucks, I made a promise to myself, the next one WILL have the biggest available engine, PERIOD. Not cause I need it or anything, just time for me to treat myself to all the goodies.
But even after all that ranting I just did, I think I'd still strongly consider the new V6 F150 (ecoboost).
But even after all that ranting I just did, I think I'd still strongly consider the new V6 F150 (ecoboost).