Wanting to go from an ecoboost to a 5.0
#16
07-20-2014, 05:31 AM
The lead truck technician at my local mega Ford Dealer told me the 3.5 EB is problems and the 5.0 is a better engine and that's the main reason why I picked the 5.0.
I have the FX4 and the option for the 3.5 EB is much less expensive than the other F-150 models and I still went with the 5.0 even when everybody else said I was crazy or I own the ONLY FX4 with the 5.0
I have the FX4 and the option for the 3.5 EB is much less expensive than the other F-150 models and I still went with the 5.0 even when everybody else said I was crazy or I own the ONLY FX4 with the 5.0
#17
09-12-2014, 09:09 PM
I have had both. I started with 5.0 Mustang and loved it! When I traded to a 5.0 F150. I loved that truck too but needed to upgrade to a crewcab. Now im in a 2014 Eco and I will tell you if you tow the Eco will out pull a 5.0 I pull a RV and the ECO pulls like alot like my F350. The mpg is similar but the ECO does have a slight edge of 1-2 mpg on the highway. Around town driving the 5.0 was slightly better. The ECO is thirsty when the turbos spool up. All in all I think they are both awesome engines. My buddy has a 5.0 and I asked if wanted to race. He said nope my tuned eco would win but his 5.0 would sound like he was winning! 
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#18
09-13-2014, 05:26 PM
In that case I would go with the ecoboost, since it CAN be operated in a more efficient zone when power is not needed, and still be able to produce power when needed.
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#19
06-30-2021, 11:33 PM
I have a 2011 F150 with the 3.5 ecoboost and have around 50000 miles on it and I hate it or should I say despise it, the motor that is and not the truck. I have been wondering can you put in a 5.0 coyote in it in place of the 3.5? I know i'll have to change out the wireing and ecm but just want to know if it can be done. And where can I find one at? Do I need to go down to my local ford dealer and by one? Will the same transmission work or will i need to purchase one of those too. Any information would be great.
Thanks
Lots of extreme detail wiring to the "body/cowl" harness....(the terminal/connector), Yes tranny must be changed...v6 has different bolt pattern. Exhaust down pipe/cats mod.
or new setup (5.0 or 5.4).
Thanks
Lots of extreme detail wiring to the "body/cowl" harness....(the terminal/connector), Yes tranny must be changed...v6 has different bolt pattern. Exhaust down pipe/cats mod.
or new setup (5.0 or 5.4).
or new setup (5.0 or 5.4).
#20
07-01-2021, 12:27 AM
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