5.0 or ecoboost?
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If it was me I'd go with the 5.0. JMO
In regards to longevity with turbos. Turbos have been used for decades in Europe with excellent results. I personally don't think durability is going to be a concern. Anything new is always suspect thats just our nature but in reality turbos are only a relatively new item here in the states. With the new and improved oils and engine technology they should run as long as a naturally aspirated engine.
In regards to longevity with turbos. Turbos have been used for decades in Europe with excellent results. I personally don't think durability is going to be a concern. Anything new is always suspect thats just our nature but in reality turbos are only a relatively new item here in the states. With the new and improved oils and engine technology they should run as long as a naturally aspirated engine.
Last edited by DYNOTECH; 11-11-2010 at 02:55 PM.
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I actually had the chance to drive both the EB and the 5.0 trucks at a recent Ford event. Either would be a fine choice for towing a bass boat. The 3.5 V6 EB really puts out the power for a smaller displacement engine and the 6 sp auto trans in each of them seem to be geared well to the power bands. I towed 6250 lbs some only with the EB engined truck and it did fine. Turbos have been around now a good while and a lot of the early issues with them seem to be gone. Engine oils are improved these days for lubrication and the EB turbos are even water cooled to help longevity I suppose.
Last edited by MotoMike; 11-12-2010 at 10:52 AM.
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Why not a 6.2? It's only available in high end trucks and it gets lousy gas mileage. Ford has to limit availability to comply with CAFE standards.
Not trying to be picky, but those are 2 different engines. The EB 6 is 3.5 liters and the 5.0 is a NA V-8.
The EB 6 5.0 puts my 5four to shame.
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I think the biggest determining factor for people may be the sticker shock on the EB option at least thats what I'm hearing. But if gas keeps going up they may be a better deal long term. I guess Canada can't make enough 5.0 aluminum engines for the Mustang and apparently the truck version will remain a cast iron block. Sounds like a 5.8 could be made as a niche engine for Mustang as well with limited production. The peak power numbers are very impressive. I like the numbers on the 5.0 and I think I could still work on it if I had to. It sure is nice to see the engine options Ford is offering though.
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Turbos have been used for decades in Europe with excellent results.