I'm planning to place an order for a new F150 before the end of the year. It'll be an XLT with 301A trim and Chrome Appearance Package, 4 door, 4x4.
One of the two things i'm struggling with is choice of engine. I'm going back and forth between the 5.0L V8 and the 3,5L twin turbo EcoBoost.
I've always liked the 5.0L V8, and i'm really leaning towards the 5.0L.
I know the 3.5L EcoBoost boasts some pretty impressive numbers, but it is still a V6, no matter how many turbos you bolt onto it.
The 2nd thing that has me hung up is rear end gear ratio. The truck will be a daily driver, and running quite a few miles each week. I know the 3.31:1 is available with the 5.0L, but not sure about the Eco. The other option I'm considering is the 3.55:1.
I expect the 3.31 will get a little better fuel mileage, but i'm not sure if it would be very noticeable. I'm driving 400+ miles/week.
I don't tow much, and don't tow often, but I want to be able to tow without issue. My boat only weighs about 3000 lbs, but I go plan on getting into a larger boat, which is part of the impetus to buy a larger truck (my current truck is a little, old, gutless Mazda B4000).
I'm guessing the 3.5L Eco will get better mileage than the 5.0L, but dadgummit, it's still a V6!! (this fact just doesn't sit right down in my gut).
The 3.31 gears will do fine on the highway, but will they cause excessive downshifting while towing?
Any guesses on how many miles that Eco will go before running into issues with the turbos?
These are some serious 1st world problems for me to consider!
Looking for some sensible thoughts on this. :)
One of the two things i'm struggling with is choice of engine. I'm going back and forth between the 5.0L V8 and the 3,5L twin turbo EcoBoost.
I've always liked the 5.0L V8, and i'm really leaning towards the 5.0L.
I know the 3.5L EcoBoost boasts some pretty impressive numbers, but it is still a V6, no matter how many turbos you bolt onto it.
The 2nd thing that has me hung up is rear end gear ratio. The truck will be a daily driver, and running quite a few miles each week. I know the 3.31:1 is available with the 5.0L, but not sure about the Eco. The other option I'm considering is the 3.55:1.
I expect the 3.31 will get a little better fuel mileage, but i'm not sure if it would be very noticeable. I'm driving 400+ miles/week.
I don't tow much, and don't tow often, but I want to be able to tow without issue. My boat only weighs about 3000 lbs, but I go plan on getting into a larger boat, which is part of the impetus to buy a larger truck (my current truck is a little, old, gutless Mazda B4000).
I'm guessing the 3.5L Eco will get better mileage than the 5.0L, but dadgummit, it's still a V6!! (this fact just doesn't sit right down in my gut).
The 3.31 gears will do fine on the highway, but will they cause excessive downshifting while towing?
Any guesses on how many miles that Eco will go before running into issues with the turbos?
These are some serious 1st world problems for me to consider!
Looking for some sensible thoughts on this. :)
New F150 - options and opinions?
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