Which motor
#16
07-06-2018, 06:05 PM
#17
07-06-2018, 07:23 PM
#18
07-06-2018, 07:30 PM
how well does does it tow your car and boat. My dealer told me it would be in the red zone rpms towing something. 7000 lb rating I think
#19
07-06-2018, 08:36 PM
#20
07-07-2018, 10:16 AM
#21
07-07-2018, 09:09 PM
Aren’t they about the same torque but come in at different rpms? I agree they’re all good. Guess it depends on what I/you need in a truck. Mostly a daily driver for me. I’m selling my 6500 lb boat so I’ll most likely down size to something in the 19-21 footer. Anything can pull that. I haven’t test driven the 2.7 yet. They look fun watching all the YouTube videos. Thanks for replies so far. Keep them coming.
#22
07-08-2018, 07:53 AM
I was going to get the 5L, in fact it's difficult to find the EB motors here in rural Ontario. The V8 is king. After taking many test drives I found I didn't like how the 5 L drove. Loads of power and a great sound but you really had to get the revs up to make it move. It drove like a sports car motor. (which I guess it is). The 3.5 was more sedate until you floored it then with little drama you were going 70. If I were not towing I would have got the 5L but I think it would be screaming up steep hills with my TT behind it.
#23
07-08-2018, 08:55 AM
#24
07-08-2018, 10:04 AM
The 5.0L is a strong motor, but the comparison to the 2.7L EcoBoost is deceiving. The 5.0L doesn't get to 400 ft-lbs until around 4200 RPM. The 2.7L starts producing real torque at around 1800 RPM, and reaches peak torque almost 1,000 RPM lower than the V8. The result is that the 2.7L will be producing more power at lower RPM than the V8 most of the time. This is a rational explanation for the differences.
#25
07-08-2018, 10:09 AM
Cargo Master
No one tells you the facts. The tow rating is an empty truck with only a 150# driver, and a full tank of fuel. No girlfriend or wife, no kids, no dog, no hamburger or coke in the cup holder. Nothing in the bed. No aftermarket floor mats. No tonneau. No NOTHING. That nets your max towing capacity. Period. While it seems trivial, I've never seen a trailer empty when hauling a truck. We use them. To me,it's an asinine rating. Post it AFTER the payload is consumed.
yes, the 5.0L will haul what the 3.5L EcoBoost will, but what is your comfort level when towing? Do you need to be first to the next light? Do you need to whip on the interstate from a merge ramp? Any then, what about stopping? Not at a light, but in an emergency. Will you be overloaded? Should you really consider a 3/4 ton?
I have towed a variety of trailers and weights up to 10,000#, and I'd NEVER consider a 1/2 ton for 10k plus in towed weight. Thsts a recipie for disaster. 6k to 8k is no problem properly loaded and distributed. The 5.0L and 3.5L will both pull that, but what are the expectations? Can you handle a 4th gear scream up a long grade, or a 5th or 6th pull with pedal to spare. And, what's the frequency? Twelve weekends out of 52, but daily driving the other ~250 days?
yes, the 5.0L will haul what the 3.5L EcoBoost will, but what is your comfort level when towing? Do you need to be first to the next light? Do you need to whip on the interstate from a merge ramp? Any then, what about stopping? Not at a light, but in an emergency. Will you be overloaded? Should you really consider a 3/4 ton?
I have towed a variety of trailers and weights up to 10,000#, and I'd NEVER consider a 1/2 ton for 10k plus in towed weight. Thsts a recipie for disaster. 6k to 8k is no problem properly loaded and distributed. The 5.0L and 3.5L will both pull that, but what are the expectations? Can you handle a 4th gear scream up a long grade, or a 5th or 6th pull with pedal to spare. And, what's the frequency? Twelve weekends out of 52, but daily driving the other ~250 days?
#26
07-08-2018, 12:02 PM
No one tells you the facts. The tow rating is an empty truck with only a 150# driver, and a full tank of fuel. No girlfriend or wife, no kids, no dog, no hamburger or coke in the cup holder. Nothing in the bed. No aftermarket floor mats. No tonneau. No NOTHING. That nets your max towing capacity. Period. While it seems trivial, I've never seen a trailer empty when hauling a truck. We use them. To me,it's an asinine rating. Post it AFTER the payload is consumed.
yes, the 5.0L will haul what the 3.5L EcoBoost will, but what is your comfort level when towing? Do you need to be first to the next light? Do you need to whip on the interstate from a merge ramp? Any then, what about stopping? Not at a light, but in an emergency. Will you be overloaded? Should you really consider a 3/4 ton?
I have towed a variety of trailers and weights up to 10,000#, and I'd NEVER consider a 1/2 ton for 10k plus in towed weight. Thsts a recipie for disaster. 6k to 8k is no problem properly loaded and distributed. The 5.0L and 3.5L will both pull that, but what are the expectations? Can you handle a 4th gear scream up a long grade, or a 5th or 6th pull with pedal to spare. And, what's the frequency? Twelve weekends out of 52, but daily driving the other ~250 days?
yes, the 5.0L will haul what the 3.5L EcoBoost will, but what is your comfort level when towing? Do you need to be first to the next light? Do you need to whip on the interstate from a merge ramp? Any then, what about stopping? Not at a light, but in an emergency. Will you be overloaded? Should you really consider a 3/4 ton?
I have towed a variety of trailers and weights up to 10,000#, and I'd NEVER consider a 1/2 ton for 10k plus in towed weight. Thsts a recipie for disaster. 6k to 8k is no problem properly loaded and distributed. The 5.0L and 3.5L will both pull that, but what are the expectations? Can you handle a 4th gear scream up a long grade, or a 5th or 6th pull with pedal to spare. And, what's the frequency? Twelve weekends out of 52, but daily driving the other ~250 days?
#27
07-08-2018, 07:12 PM
#28
07-09-2018, 06:37 PM
[QUOTE=America78;18072698]Not sure that you can make a wrong decision here (aside from the underpowered 3.3, if it's even available in the truck you want).
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Who told you that the 3.3 is underpowered? With 290 hp it has loads of power. I've towed with it and hauled heavy loads and had no problems whatsoever. I had a 2012 and the turbos went out at 166k so I'm done with them...
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Who told you that the 3.3 is underpowered? With 290 hp it has loads of power. I've towed with it and hauled heavy loads and had no problems whatsoever. I had a 2012 and the turbos went out at 166k so I'm done with them...
#29
07-09-2018, 06:54 PM
