Anyone driven a 5.0 and 3.5 back to back?
#137
10-20-2015, 01:52 PM
In my opinion ,if the 5.0L raced the 3.5L EB with maximum rated towing load ,such as ,travel trailer, tandem horse trailer, boat& trailer up the Davis Dam grade on highway 68 heading east from Lauflin,NV , which is a 12 mile constant slope uphill 5% grade, the 5.0L would win.
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11-22-2015, 04:36 PM
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12-06-2015, 10:44 PM
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F150 Motors V8 VS EBs
It took me9 months to pick out a Truck. I rented the v8s, & had borrow friend Eb 3.5.
5.0 sounds good, gets stronger as the RPMs rise
3.5 EB, I was shocked on how Smooth & Quite this motor was.
2.7 EB Ditto as the 3.5.
at the end I went with a 2.7 EB and added a SCT LiveWire Tune.
With the tune I'm making more torque than the 3.5 EB, plus
all the issues with the 3.5 Eb had in 2012-13, they address it in the 2.7.
The 2.7 engine block or at least its upper portion around the cylinder bores--is cast from compacted graphite iron (CGI) plus the 2.7 use Twin Scroll turbos, the 3.5 used single scroll turbos.
the 3.5 EB will be updated to CGI when the 2017 Raptor will be released.
still getting 20mpg HWY with 35" tires, but drop down to 14 in the city.
all motors are great, I'm just a fan of TUNING. & with two small turbos, you can have alot of fun.
5.0 sounds good, gets stronger as the RPMs rise
3.5 EB, I was shocked on how Smooth & Quite this motor was.
2.7 EB Ditto as the 3.5.
at the end I went with a 2.7 EB and added a SCT LiveWire Tune.
With the tune I'm making more torque than the 3.5 EB, plus
all the issues with the 3.5 Eb had in 2012-13, they address it in the 2.7.
The 2.7 engine block or at least its upper portion around the cylinder bores--is cast from compacted graphite iron (CGI) plus the 2.7 use Twin Scroll turbos, the 3.5 used single scroll turbos.
the 3.5 EB will be updated to CGI when the 2017 Raptor will be released.
still getting 20mpg HWY with 35" tires, but drop down to 14 in the city.
all motors are great, I'm just a fan of TUNING. & with two small turbos, you can have alot of fun.
#140
12-14-2015, 10:15 AM
From reading threads, I was planning on a 3.5 ecoboost because of the greater power and you can chip it for even more HP. But 3 things are making me sway towards the 5.0.
1) The internet has been fairly quiet about the fact that the 5.0 got bumped up to 385HP for 2015.
2) I like V8's better (sound, simplicity, etc)
3) My brother in law just traded a 2010 5.4 F150 for a 2013 ecoboost and he's unhappy with it. He says sure there is more power once the turbos spool up, but in heavy traffic (where I live), when you want to keep up with the car in front of you, it's easier with the v8 instant torque. With the eco, it's a little slow building up, then takes off like a rocket.
I haven't driven either, and sitting here at work in my cubicle, though I'd start a discussion about the driving characteristics of each engine.
1) The internet has been fairly quiet about the fact that the 5.0 got bumped up to 385HP for 2015.
2) I like V8's better (sound, simplicity, etc)
3) My brother in law just traded a 2010 5.4 F150 for a 2013 ecoboost and he's unhappy with it. He says sure there is more power once the turbos spool up, but in heavy traffic (where I live), when you want to keep up with the car in front of you, it's easier with the v8 instant torque. With the eco, it's a little slow building up, then takes off like a rocket.
I haven't driven either, and sitting here at work in my cubicle, though I'd start a discussion about the driving characteristics of each engine.
#141
12-14-2015, 10:27 AM
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I agree that the EB is doggy in traffic. But, if you put the EB's tranny in Sport or Tow/Haul you get much better manners in traffic. In fact, there is so much difference that I'm not sure all of it is due to just the different shift points. It is like the turbos are spooled up earlier in the rev range.
#142
12-14-2015, 11:40 AM
I agree that the EB is doggy in traffic. But, if you put the EB's tranny in Sport or Tow/Haul you get much better manners in traffic. In fact, there is so much difference that I'm not sure all of it is due to just the different shift points. It is like the turbos are spooled up earlier in the rev range.
#143
12-14-2015, 02:27 PM
I agree that the EB is doggy in traffic. But, if you put the EB's tranny in Sport or Tow/Haul you get much better manners in traffic. In fact, there is so much difference that I'm not sure all of it is due to just the different shift points. It is like the turbos are spooled up earlier in the rev range.
#144
12-14-2015, 02:43 PM
I've never felt either of my EB trucks were doggy in traffic. The 5.0L is noticeably snappier, but it just takes a split second for the boost to come up.
The only turbocharged vehicle I've ever thought felt underpowered was the 1.4L turbo in a Chevy Cruze. Seemed to take forever for boost to build.
The only turbocharged vehicle I've ever thought felt underpowered was the 1.4L turbo in a Chevy Cruze. Seemed to take forever for boost to build.
#145
12-14-2015, 03:55 PM
I don't feel that our 3.5 EB is "doggy" in traffic. I had to punch it the other day leaving from a stoplight, and I think I left a patch of rubber halfway across the intersection. This is with 3.31 gears too. Sucker hauls when the turbos spool up, and it doesn't take very long. I think running a few more RPM in tow/sport mode keeps the turbos turning.
#146
12-14-2015, 04:25 PM
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12-14-2015, 05:55 PM