Notices
2009 - 2014 F150 Discuss the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 Ford F150
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Ecoboost Output Graph

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 7, 2012 | 10:46 AM
  #16  
blueovelboy's Avatar
blueovelboy
Elder User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 804
Likes: 1
From: sunnyvale
Originally Posted by QwkTrip
Almost any OE engine these days is holding back potential power, not just the 5.0L.

The flat table top torque curve of the Ecoboost is not natural and is tell-tale sign than the engine torque is purposefully being held back with tuning. Probably doing this to ensure transmission longevity. There is a lot of power left on the table (no pun intended).
true but i wonder what and how much did get held back in the hole line of new motors? hell the 5.4 kept getting better with out new part added to it....was it tuning? only time will tell
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dcavan001
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
13
Sep 6, 2016 11:44 PM
RL250
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Apr 12, 2014 07:53 PM
1996F150XLT
Kentucky Chapter
5
Dec 13, 2012 08:09 PM
tjbuggie
2004 - 2008 F150
11
Aug 27, 2010 03:49 PM
Riffraff Diesel
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
18
May 7, 2009 07:52 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:39 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE