What motor best fits my needs as I’m looking for a truck?
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What motor best fits my needs as I’m looking for a truck?
I’m looking at a used 4x4 either a 5.0 or the smaller eco boost. Living at high altitude but not planning on towing more than a modest pop-up camper. Previously owned 5.0 and wasn’t impressed with the fuel economy but not sure if the baby boost motor is a good choice as I consider total cost of ownership.
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I’m looking at a used 4x4 either a 5.0 or the smaller eco boost. Living at high altitude but not planning on towing more than a modest pop-up camper. Previously owned 5.0 and wasn’t impressed with the fuel economy but not sure if the baby boost motor is a good choice as I consider total cost of ownership.
5.0 and a custom tune will get you the best results. and yes will be much better on fuel keeping in mind it is a 7000lb brick you're pushing against the wind so no matter what, you're not going to get good economy, it's a truck not a Prius.
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Something to keep in mind, the smaller ecoboost is nothing close to eco, it's a twin turbo V6 and where you force extra air into an engine, you must also add in extra fuel to mix with it.
5.0 and a custom tune will get you the best results. and yes will be much better on fuel keeping in mind it is a 7000lb brick you're pushing against the wind so no matter what, you're not going to get good economy, it's a truck not a Prius.
5.0 and a custom tune will get you the best results. and yes will be much better on fuel keeping in mind it is a 7000lb brick you're pushing against the wind so no matter what, you're not going to get good economy, it's a truck not a Prius.
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