HD F-150 or 3/4 ton truck?

[gladehound]

If it was close enough to worry about I would measure the door height and even the truck height, new or not. Hate to have it almost fit then have to get very low profile tires to make it work. People would think you would be a gang banger,

... and that would truly be a horrible look for me! In truth it's only the hanging bar that I might hit. The actual heights in the garage (at least where I park) are a foot higher than that. I guess I could sneak out at night and remove a link from the chains that the bar hangs from

 

[Sysop]

Fixed or repaired daily.

Just ask anyone who dealt with carbonizing up the heads in the "ECO-Boost" Also basic replacement parts are generally more for Eco-Boost than V-8.

Sources?

Carbon buildup on valves is a common thing to all direct injected engines; it's not something that is a problem for ONLY ecoboost engines. Ford has corrected that problem with the new dual injection system on the new ecoboost, so I'm going to say that on that count you are wrong.

What is it you consider to be "basic replacement parts"? Starters, alternators, air filters, oil filters, fuel filters, water pumps are all the same prices. I'd like to see the part that is more expensive for an ecoboost than the 5L... There are some expensive parts that aren't on the 5L, such as turbos. I guess the exhaust manifolds might cost more, but I don't really consider them to be "basic replacement parts". I think you have a weird idea of what a basic replacement part is, or are wrong on this count too.

Funny thing, bought my 2015 F150 with 3.5L ecoboost in March 2016. I've got 57,xxx+ miles on it and have had zero issues. All I do is add gasoline every 600-700 miles, do an oil change every 5000 miles, and change the air filter every 10,000 miles. No fixes or repairs needed on a flawless truck...

 

[Sysop]

... and that would truly be a horrible look for me! In truth it's only the hanging bar that I might hit. The actual heights in the garage (at least where I park) are a foot higher than that. I guess I could sneak out at night and remove a link from the chains that the bar hangs from

Generally in those garages the clearance sign at the entrance is only a couple inches lower than the lowest hanging obstruction inside. If you can clear the entrance marker, you won't have issues inside.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Sources?

Carbon buildup on valves is a common thing to all direct injected engines; it's not something that is a problem for ONLY ecoboost engines. Ford has corrected that problem with the new dual injection system on the new ecoboost, so I'm going to say that on that count you are wrong.

What is it you consider to be "basic replacement parts"? Starters, alternators, air filters, oil filters, fuel filters, water pumps are all the same prices. I'd like to see the part that is more expensive for an ecoboost than the 5L... There are some expensive parts that aren't on the 5L, such as turbos. I guess the exhaust manifolds might cost more, but I don't really consider them to be "basic replacement parts". I think you have a weird idea of what a basic replacement part is, or are wrong on this count too.

Funny thing, bought my 2015 F150 with 3.5L ecoboost in March 2016. I've got 57,xxx+ miles on it and have had zero issues. All I do is add gasoline every 600-700 miles, do an oil change every 5000 miles, and change the air filter every 10,000 miles. No fixes or repairs needed on a flawless truck...

Your truck is just like my 2012 EB with 119,400 miles.

A battery, set of spark plugs, 3 sets of tires, tranny and and axle fluid changes along with gas, 5K oil changes, and 10K air filters.

Its still on original brakes!

Chris

 

[Sysop]

One difference, I'll have that many miles at 3 years rather than 5. I opted to purchase a 5 year 150,000 miles Ford PremiumCare warranty when I bought it. So far it's not been worth the additional cost...

Finally at 57xxx+ I'm just considering changing the tires... I put BFG KO2s on it the day after I bought it. They're almost to the wear indicators. I've got new brakes setting in the shop waiting. Once winter gets a bit nearer, I'll replace the tires and install the new brakes.

 

[mike69440]

I do not doubt that gas v8s are the current reliability king - I just can't stand the lack of low RPM torque and all that comes with that (can't hold speed in a gear, lots of shifting, lots of noise). I think it's Diesel of EB for me!

The black thingy atop the V8 fixes any lack of low end torque issues.

 

[gladehound]

The black thingy atop the V8 fixes any lack of low end torque issues.

Cool! :thumbsup: love the concept! Now if you get rid of the belt that drives that thingy and run it off the exhaust you could have boost only when you need it, gaining efficiency. Since you can always increase boost to make up for displacement you no longer need those two extra cylinders. So just lop them off. That way you could have both economy or boost! Hey, we could call the new engine an Ecoboost :laughing:

 

[Farmer495]

The black thingy atop the V8 fixes any lack of low end torque issues.

Got a graph of the difference? A stock 5.0 has a peak torque spike, versus the 3.5 having a very flat torque plateau right across the rev range.

 

[mike69440]

Graph shows Old dyno run with 2 Lb lower pulley.
For years I have been running a 4 Lb Lower pulley for about 600 HP, using min 93 octane fuel.
Engine is 4.6L-32V, not a Coyote 5.0, originally equipped with a M122 Heaton (1.8L) Heat generator
Much better with 2.3L axial screw compressor, though the 2.3L TVS Eaton is a vast improvement over the old compressors.
For a 1/2 ton P/U tow vehicle, I suggest OEM size lower pulley and limit HP to about 525, /500Ft-LBS, use Hi-Test gas and minimum 0-40W Oil, add trans cooler and aftermarket radiator.
Though not towing, I average 22-24MPG and still live in fear of John E. Law

I've got nothing against a nice Ford V8 turbo setup, GM LS ,3rd gen Semi Hemi, or even electrons.
When the ECO Boost first came out, the Aftermarket for parts did not exist. I'm not sure what part costs are like now, but Ford was sure proud of their parts$$$

 

[kevinwak]

Well, the garage says 80". And the specs for the Ram 3500 say 79.8". So I should be able to drive in there at 30 mph without giving it a second thought right?

If I go the used 3500 route, I'll tape measure it before I buy. The entrance is flat so no ramp to mess with the height.

I just drove four stories up a parkade that was marked 6'8" clearance the other day. I was late for an appointment and it was the only place I could find parking. Not sure how close I was to rubbing, but it never touched anywhere. This was my 2016 F350 cc 4X4 SWR SWB diesel.
If it is just one parkade you deal with go find that low point. Often it is only one place in the parkade with a pipe or beam that hangs down that low.