chisblassternardone: Ford F-150 Eco Boost V6

Would you go for this or the Ford V8, if you were in the market for a truck, when this becomes available ?

 

I'm partial to V-8's myself, especially in trucks and mustangs. I see what Ford is doing and it seems like a good idea but I still believe the technology is there to make a V-8 as fuel efficient as any other motor. (I've squeaked 32 mpg with my Cobra).

 

i don't think i'd pay extra for it over buying the 5.4L,,, the mileage isn't that much greater than what some can get with the 5.4, and i'd suspect that a F/A gasoline engine would have a shorter lifespan than a N/A gasoline engine.

that being said, turbo whine is awesome, but so is V8 roar.... if they can find a way to keep the v6 from sounding "rice rockety", it might something to try...

 

If the price of this option drops after an intro period it might be something to consider depending or where the gas prices go.........

 

Its gonna be the same story as it always goes, durability issues will arise right away followed by longevity issues. Always happens when more power is forced out of small motors.

Also torque is the main factor in a good motor. Espically in a truck. Even a 4 cyl Honda civic motor can be build to 300 horsepower, donèt think it would last too long in a pickup though.

Also did you look at 15mpg. Thats still not to impressive thats about the same of a finely tuned 390.

 

Some good points Ryan.
Looking back after reading them I think I`d rather go with one of my favorites, either a 302 or better yet, the 390.

 

honestly, some fine tuning of the current 5.4 and 4.6's would reveal a lot more MPG's than they get currently.

fuel economy vs emissions is a crock of bullspit. on a modern engine, if you chuck the emissions garbage and tune it to run accordingly, the mpg WILL increase. i've proven it on almost every vehicle i've owned.

so, since when has it become less harmful to the environment to use up more resources in hopes of saving the planet??? we burn more fuel because of more restrictive exhausts and such, and supposedly its cleaner emissions... well, quite frankly, the smell comming from my truck's exhaust resembles rotten eggs and smells anything but clean to me. my theory??? forget emissions. take the current engines and let them breath and use less fuel. Less fuel=less emissions...

 

There is 1 majior problem with your theroy Sherm, that requires thought, research showes that thought is a tribute that enviromentists like David Suzuki fail to have. Sad but true the world is full of powerful idiots.

 

All good points. I wouldn't buy one of these trucks because to me torque is more important than horsepower for a truck! I love my 5.4l, it has great torque at low rpm and it's not that bad on fuel.

 

Excellent post Ryan. Summed up my thoughts pretty damn well!

 

Another great post! It seems like people dont actually care about emissions, they just want other people to think they do. Im with ya man, less fuel = less emissions.

 

possibly the best fraise i've heard this year!!! good points.

 

Haha best fraise eh!!

I like it