Eco Boost vs V8

[Diamondpilot]

Get the Eco Boost. You will regret not getting it.

We have a 2011 4x4 Super Crew Eco Boost with 3.73 gears. Get 3.73 gears... my uncle has a 2013 with 3.55 gears and you can feel the difference.

Our 2011 has averaged 18.3 mpg since new on 87 octane.

Chris

 

[ruffdog]

Here is some reading for you. http://www.f150forum.com/f70/shudder-proof-your-ecoboost-225212/

 

[Powerhorse]

I vote for the ecoboost. 2013 w 3.73, max payload and max tow.

 

[TomSeller]

Out of curiosity did Ford use the standard Duratec 35 and add turbos, or did it a build up the base block? I know they have the Duratec 37 that is the F150 base engine, but it was not "Eco'd". I thought the 37 was built for heavier use and I was surprised they did not "Eco" it. Anyone know if they will Eco the 5.0 some day?

 

[haveissues]

I believe it is a new design from the ground up.

 

[sixdogs]

This is a dumb question but I've been reading this thread hoping to learn what "Eco Boost" means. I have searched it and it seems to mean an engine that is turbocharged and has electronic ignition for fuel delivery. Don't lot of engines do this and why is Eco Boost different or special?

 

[Diamondpilot]

This is a dumb question but I've been reading this thread hoping to learn what "Eco Boost" means. I have searched it and it seems to mean an engine that is turbocharged and has electronic ignition for fuel delivery. Don't lot of engines do this and why is Eco Boost different or special?

It's not only turbo but directly injected like a diesel.

What makes it so special is 3.5L, mor usable power than any current V8 twice it's size while getting 20 or better economy.

Chris

 

[haveissues]

It's not only turbo but directly injected like a diesel.

What makes it so special is 3.5L, mor usable power than any current V8 twice it's size while getting 20 or better economy.

Chris

Plus that torque curve.

 

[sixdogs]

Very interesting. Thank you.
Suppose that turbo and injector setup reduce engine life or is it too soon to tell?

 

[Diamondpilot]

Very interesting. Thank you.
Suppose that turbo and injector setup reduce engine life or is it too soon to tell?

Modern engines outlast the vehicles they are put in with just normal maintenance. I would not worry one bit about it.

Chris