V6 EcoBoost F150 beats V8 competition

**Transamws6** · 01-23-2011, 03:14 PM

Thought this was interesting. Thoughts?

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...slt/index.html

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCQ6Du0fFag[/ame]

**snaggeltooth** · 01-23-2011, 03:40 PM

Was at a local Ford dealership.. A pre-production model.. and they had free pizza too

**Tide** · 01-23-2011, 03:44 PM

They ran through Mobile not to long ago. Driver said he was getting something like 25plus MPG which is just insane (and they expected better with more miles). If I hadn't just signed the papers on a 2011 Mustang GT (and if I actually needed a truck), this is what I would buy without question.

This is a good watch. Ford definately has their shit together. The fact they've done so well without government bailout and making some kick ass cars is why a Ford is the only manufacturer in our driveway at the moment.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 01-23-2011, 03:47 PM

Two drawbacks are that it isn't in a regular cab (of course) and it is pretty expensive. Great otherwise. Tuning will bring even more power

**Tide** · 01-23-2011, 03:50 PM

Considering that pretty much every truck sold is a four door, and the market for regular cabs is so small, I can't see that as a negative.

**snaggeltooth** · 01-23-2011, 03:59 PM

I havent see how much one will cost .. I think you can get it in a regular extended cab...

**Tide** · 01-23-2011, 04:01 PM

40K is ballpark.

**Firebug** · 01-23-2011, 04:15 PM

Impressive testing. If I was ever in the market for a truck, something Ford F seriesish would be on my shopping list...

**Transamws6** · 01-23-2011, 04:30 PM

Here are the teardown videos if anyone is interested. This thing looks very, very promising, the thing that also tricks me out is that it runs on Unleaded.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG6xZ3e4_pI&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L8rEGAGMJg&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PG2d_Y1bmKI&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/ame]

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 01-23-2011, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by wheeliE-maxx

Two drawbacks are that it isn't in a regular cab (of course) and it is pretty expensive. Great otherwise. Tuning will bring even more power

On fords site you can build one with a reg cab but it has to be a long bed...the 5.0 comes in a reg cab short bed though.

**wheeliE-maxx** · 01-23-2011, 05:47 PM

I guess they were getting their site together when I did it

**Transamws6** · 01-23-2011, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by SeVeReDiStOrTiOn

On fords site you can build one with a reg cab but it has to be a long bed...the 5.0 comes in a reg cab short bed though.

Yup, the 5.0 is also pretty stout in these trucks as well, rated at 360hp 380tq. I believe it's pretty similar to the 5.0 in the GT's but has some differences due to it being a truck motor. Also to add, the 5.0 trucks are priced very closely to the 4.8/5.3 trucks and outperform both.

**blackSS01** · 01-23-2011, 06:52 PM

Ok, just had to make sure this is a GM site.

**Schmalgar** · 01-23-2011, 06:54 PM

Didn't watch the video, just looking at that first image there... Is that thing using a chain instead of a belt to turn the accessories??

**wheeliE-maxx** · 01-23-2011, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by blackSS01

Ok, just had to make sure this is a GM site.

so

Originally Posted by Schmalgar

Didn't watch the video, just looking at that first image there... Is that thing using a chain instead of a belt to turn the accessories??

nope

**02sunsetorangeZ** · 01-23-2011, 06:58 PM

hmmm it was tested with against the 5.3 wonder how the 6.2 denali would fair against it. pretty crazy, pretty bad ass truck too

**Transamws6** · 01-23-2011, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by blackSS01

Ok, just had to make sure this is a GM site.

Please man, don't start with this shit. A good truck is a good truck, I came across it and thought it was a pretty interesting comparison and decided to post it, that's all.

Originally Posted by 02sunsetorangeZ

hmmm it was tested with against the 5.3 wonder how the 6.2 denali would fair against it. pretty crazy, pretty bad ass truck too

I think the Chevy 6.2 would take the cake, however, Ford also has a 6.2 out, the posted EcoBoost is technically a mid-level motor. But the thing is, Ford's 6.2 is only available in the Platinum edition F150's and Raptor's, versus GM's 6.2 which you can get in almost every truck trim available I believe.

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 01-23-2011, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Transamws6

the thing that also tricks me out is that it runs on Unleaded.

Weird thing is the same engine in the taurus requires 91 oct with less power...both have 10:1 ratio

Ford needs to make up their mind.

**blackSS01** · 01-23-2011, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by Transamws6

Please man, don't start with this shit. A good truck is a good truck, I came across it and thought it was a pretty interesting comparison and decided to post it, that's all.
.

Thats the issue, what makes this a GOOD TRUCK

Just because it will beat the Chevy and Dodge in a straight line race (Could careless about loaded/unloaded and grade of incline) Dyno break in testing is no where accurate compared to real world driving where things are unexpected with a million different variables.

Remember when Ford added those insanely strong 6 bolts that hold the bed to the frame commercials...........My mechanic buddy (with me there) snapped 5 outta 6 of them trying to get the bed off....real strong

I will agree with what I seen (Ford did win) but thats a bias test obviously (Like Chevy and Dodge would do)

I have driven a Ford that lasted 268,XXX miles on stock clutch and what not so I'm not a Ford hater but I've seen more then my fair share grenade (Trannys/Motors).

Just sayin.....

**Tobynine9** · 01-24-2011, 04:10 AM

How long until GM gets on board with boosted DI engines?

Do they still put the 4-banger from the GXP Solstice / Redline Sky in anything?

With a dealer-installed tune, keeping the factory warranty, that motor makes almost as much torque as a bone-stock LS1.