Originally Posted by
Smokey1
Should it be, probably yes. But I think ford understands that putting this engine in a 1/2 ton was a big step, I don't think putting it in a super duty before it's proven itself is a smart idea. There are too many guys like you that think "there's no replacement for displacement". Turns out there is, boost and technology. I don't see 1 reason to ever choose the 6.2 over the ecoboost, or even the 5.0 for that matter.
I can think of a couple of reasons.
First off, let me say I'm going to order a 2011 FX4 Extended Cab with the 5.0L this summer...Now let me tell you why I choose the 5.0L over the Ecoboost.
#1 - Long Term Reliablity, Yes Yes I know we have all see the torture test videos of the Ecoboost and what not. As for my next truck, this 2011 I'll be purchasing in a few months, I plan to own it for the next 15 or 20 years...Or more. This will probably equate to well over 300,000 miles. I have heard that the Ecoboost's Turbos will require service and possible replacement by 150,000miles, Cost of that service? = Avoided.
#2 - Fuel Mileage, I know your thinking what? The Ecboost has a higher EPA rating than the 5.0! But here's the deal...The 5.0L is EPA rated at within 1mpg of a similerly equipped Ecoboost. This in turn translates into how well you drive the truck. EPA ratings ''Even more so the new revised ones'' can be pretty easily beat by a thoughtful driver. I fully beleive the 5.0L ''Like the Ecoboost'' is capable of over 20mpg on the highway. As a matter of the fact I know it is, I have seen it for myself.
#3 - Inital Cost - The Ecoboost is a 750$ upcharge over the 5.0L. I personally don't want to add the extra money to my payment, And 750$ will buy alot of gas for an engine thats by most all accounts equally as efficent.
#4 - This one's childish I know...But I love a good V8 sound. No V6 or I4 or V-10 even can make a sound as sweet as a V8. Sorry, but this WAS a realtivly important factor. And for the record its not about me trying to be some kind of show off...Its about my personal pleasure that I get when I hear that symphony of 8 pistons doing their job when I accelrate.
#5 - Turbo V6's don't get the kind of milage your thinking they will. The EPA numbers even suggjest that. People were hoping for a 25-27 highway mpg rating for the Ecoboost trucks...Instead they got 22mpg. And maximum MPG's with turbo engines can only be made when the Turbos ARENT spinning. Example is as I said in the EPA raitings.
5.0L 2WD
15/21
3.5L Ecoboost 2WD
16/22
This is all my thoughts on the subject.