2.7 EB package.
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Carpenter Local 745
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2.7 EB package.
I plan to order a ʻ15 F150 this summer and I was surprised what the "build and price" section offers at the Ford Website.
The 2.7 EB package offers 3.73 gearing on a 9.75 inch ring and pinion?
What do you guys think about this package.
The 2.7 EB package offers 3.73 gearing on a 9.75 inch ring and pinion?
What do you guys think about this package.
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I suspect that the 2.7 EB engine won't deliver on the fuel mileage because of the small size. It'll be under boost more than the 3.5 EB engine and while under boost more fuel is required to maintain proper air-fuel ratio. That's my thoughts on this package.
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From: Chino Hills
I think in a rcsb it would be good, buy anything bigger. I see it struggling.
Kind of like how the 5.0 does better towing then the 3.5, and the 3.5 barely beats it on mpg empty.
Either way we have to see real world people driving for how it really does.
Kind of like how the 5.0 does better towing then the 3.5, and the 3.5 barely beats it on mpg empty.
Either way we have to see real world people driving for how it really does.
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a friend of mine works at a Ford dealership and one of the salesmen took a new '15 with the 2.7EB on a 200mile trip and it got in the upper 20's. I don't know the specs on the truck, but I'm going to assume it was a 4wd since we see very few 2wds around here.
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I at dealer right now and just drove 2.7 it feels significantly quicker than the 5.0 I tested yesterday
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From: Clay Country, GA, NE MS
To me it seems the only reason to go with 2.7 is mpg. Now, if that old boy on the 200 mile trip got 26 or so, hey, the 2.7 got me attention!
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From: Chino Hills
If I wanted a because race car 3.5 Eco.
If I wanted mpg and enough punch t be fun 2.7.
If I didn't care just wanted a truck 3.7 na.
The only way to have the best engine is to be honest with your intentions for the truck then choose accordingly.
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Carpenter Local 745
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I donʻt need to haul 800 pounds of tools everyday anymore, my next truck will mainly be used for commuting 17 miles one way.
I will need to haul lumber on occasion and tow a canoe on a trailer which will be around 1000 pounds.
I will need to haul lumber on occasion and tow a canoe on a trailer which will be around 1000 pounds.
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From: Boise
Sounds like a good choice to me. I have the 3.5 EB with the 3.55 axle. I will get the 3.73 next time. From what I have seen, the difference in mpg's is probably next to nothing, especially for my driving. I don't do a lot of interstate, drive mountains regularly, run the heavier 10ply tires, and tow light to heavy loads. I may even get better mpgs, but mostly the EB won't work quite as hard with the 3.73.
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Trust me, you don't want my mpg with 3.73.
Oh, now that's messed up!
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Carpenter Local 745
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I am sure the 3.73 lets the 2.7 engine spool up quicker making the truck feel a lot more peppy.
2.7 EB
325hp at 5750rpm
375 ft lbs at 3000rpm
4x4 SCSB (145" WB)
Tow 8200 lbs
payload 2160
2.7 EB
325hp at 5750rpm
375 ft lbs at 3000rpm
4x4 SCSB (145" WB)
Tow 8200 lbs
payload 2160
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