2.7 EcoBoost Impressions.
#91
01-23-2017, 08:24 AM
There are rumors that Ford will release a Mach 1 Mustang again, and it will feature a twin-turbo 5.0 Coyote. That might settle an argument one way or another about horsepower/torque specs compared to the 2.7/3.5 EBs. Still, no matter how you look at it, it will be a modified 5.0, which isn't designed to handle turbochargers like the EBs are.
#92
01-23-2017, 08:38 AM
Sort of. The 2.7L EB is the only engine built from the ground-up to be turbocharged. The 3.5L N/A was released in 2007, and reworked to receive the EcoBoost treatment in 2011. I had an '11 Mustang GT a few years ago, and I remember reading at the time that the 5.0L engine was designed with forced induction in mind.
#93
01-23-2017, 10:27 AM
Sort of. The 2.7L EB is the only engine built from the ground-up to be turbocharged. The 3.5L N/A was released in 2007, and reworked to receive the EcoBoost treatment in 2011. I had an '11 Mustang GT a few years ago, and I remember reading at the time that the 5.0L engine was designed with forced induction in mind.
#94
01-23-2017, 11:27 AM
Fleet Mechanic
I don't truly prefer the sound of turbos to that of a V8, but I don't mind it. And they certainly work. As many know, I recently towed an '85 F250HD back 1000 miles from FL to OK. We ran 75 MPH through the night and made it in 17 hours, averaging 9 MPG, and the turbos were spinning much of the way.
So, now that I have the '85 running I can go fire the 460 up and listen to that V8 sound through the cherry bombs - and get 10.6 MPG without a trailer. And, I did that for 200 miles on Saturday and it got old in a hurry. Or, I can fire up the EB and enjoy the quiet and get 17.6 w/o a trailer. I guess I can have my cake and eat it too.
So, now that I have the '85 running I can go fire the 460 up and listen to that V8 sound through the cherry bombs - and get 10.6 MPG without a trailer. And, I did that for 200 miles on Saturday and it got old in a hurry. Or, I can fire up the EB and enjoy the quiet and get 17.6 w/o a trailer. I guess I can have my cake and eat it too.
#95
01-23-2017, 05:11 PM
The 2.7 EB has been turbo from the get go and there is no naturally aspirated version of it...yet.
#96
01-30-2017, 05:18 PM
I did my first tow a couple days ago. I moved a boat that weighs about 4,500 lbs. The back of the truck dropped a little further than I'm used to with the Super Duty. I would say it was sitting pretty level. The 2.7 EB has absolutely no problems with that weight. I was on back roads with some hills & a short jont down US41 with heavy traffic.
I didn't even think to test the trailer backup assist. I'll have to try that next time.
The real test will be pulling the car to some of the 50 year anniversary shows this year.
I didn't even think to test the trailer backup assist. I'll have to try that next time.
The real test will be pulling the car to some of the 50 year anniversary shows this year.
#97
02-12-2017, 01:36 PM
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#99
02-12-2017, 03:19 PM
Hi guys. I enjoy the power and performance of the 2.7. As for trim and gadgets. I always add what I want like 2 10" subs and amp. Getting back up camera and mirror monitor soon about $50. I like to personalize my vehicles to my personality. Usually easy to do. Cheers
What tires are you running on yours? Very cool Model T BTW.
#100
02-20-2017, 09:29 PM
Postmaster
I'm sure this has been posted before, but I thought it was interesting. Evidently Ford ran a 2.7l AND an all aluminum body (stamped to look like the last generation) truck in the 2013 Baja 1000! 
In Plain Sight: Extreme Testing For The New 2015 Ford F-150 2.7-liter Engine - Truck Trend
In Plain Sight: Extreme Testing For The New 2015 Ford F-150 2.7-liter Engine - Truck Trend
#102
02-21-2017, 07:15 AM
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02-21-2017, 10:22 AM
#105
02-25-2017, 09:27 AM
I think you're thinking of the 2.3L I4 in the Focus RS and 2018 base-level Mustang. It seems like a great engine for a performance car, but I don't know if engine technology is quite advanced enough to have it in a truck.