Opinions on the 5.0 vs. Ecoboost F150

[STANGGT40]

Hard to go wrong with either one. Down the road, I think a twin turbo V6 is going to be a maintenance headache at 100k+ miles and I'd rather have a relatively simple N/A V8 at that point. If you're going to get rid of it before that point, I say get whatever you like but the EcoBoost will probably have a better resale.

I've already seen some really mild combos run mid-11s in the 5.0 trucks though...

Well, I just picked up an eb, so I hope it doesn't have any crazy issues...I guess time will tell. It's a decently powerful truck, by the way...I'm impressed with it.

[FreightTrain]

Well, I just picked up an eb, so I hope it doesn't have any crazy issues...I guess time will tell. It's a decently powerful truck, by the way...I'm impressed with it.

Welcome to the club. What package truck did you get? Dont be affraid to power brake it up to 2500rpms.

[A_A_G]

5.0
Doesnt sound like shit (sounds really good stock)
No intercooler condensation problems (Ford still cant fix it)
Looks beast under the hood with the Boss 302 intake manifold.

The new 5.0s are fucking awesome.

[Sgt Beavis]

Well, I just picked up an eb, so I hope it doesn't have any crazy issues...I guess time will tell. It's a decently powerful truck, by the way...I'm impressed with it.

I think you'll like it for a long time...

5.0
Doesnt sound like shit (sounds really good stock)
No intercooler condensation problems (Ford still cant fix it)
Looks beast under the hood with the Boss 302 intake manifold.

The new 5.0s are fucking awesome.

That is the one really awesome thing about the 5.0. The sound is a truly beautiful thing to listen to.

[STANGGT40]

Welcome to the club. What package truck did you get? Dont be affraid to power brake it up to 2500rpms.

It's platinum, and it's my wife's truck, do there probably won't be any power braking going on! Lol

[A_A_G]

That is the one really awesome thing about the 5.0. The sound is a truly beautiful thing to listen to.

Lol, tell that to the 5.0 GT owners

There is more than just great sound out of the coyote in the F-150
Gets 1 mpg less than the so called "eco" engine Ford is pushing so hard.
Makes 500 rwhp with 5-6 psi of boost
Loves to rev after a tune and rpm increase point.
You can get it in a regular cab short bed

[Captain Crawfish]

5.3

[8mpg]

I like my ecoboost... I really want to put exhaust on it but Im not payin the $700 for a Solo kit

[A_A_G]

5.3

A joke of a truck now days, its not even competitive anymore. The 6.2 is nice, but the rest of the truck is dated.

[Dlachance]

I like my ecoboost... I really want to put exhaust on it but Im not payin the $700 for a Solo kit

Look into the heart throb kit. Thats what our ecoboost truck has and it sounds killer, plus it picked up some power. We put the SCT tuner on it as well. It now shifts 100% better. Thinking about taking off theecoboost emblems. It would probably look cleaner? Also added the intercooler grille so that rocks and stuff do not damage the grill. $40 on ebay, made in the USA and powdercoated!

[Sgt Beavis]

Driving back from southern Illinois yesterday and today. With dry roads and little wind, I started getting 22.8mpg at 65mph. After leaving Illinois, I sped up to 70mph and mileage came down to 20.6. Today I'm driving between 75 and 80mph and my mileage has dropped to 18.4 on fairly hilly roads in Arkansas.


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[03trubluGT]

Look into the heart throb kit. Thats what our ecoboost truck has and it sounds killer, plus it picked up some power. We put the SCT tuner on it as well. It now shifts 100% better. Thinking about taking off theecoboost emblems. It would probably look cleaner? Also added the intercooler grille so that rocks and stuff do not damage the grill. $40 on ebay, made in the USA and powdercoated!

That almost looks exactly like my 5.0L!

[zemog]

i bought 4 different versions of the 2012 f150
fx2 - 5.0 2wd , crewcab, wifes drive.......around town average 18mph, she's calm driver
fx4 - 5.0 4wd, cc, ......not so good on fuel for me around 14-16, hwy could get 17ish
single cab 5.0 work truck empty getting 19-20mpg , hauling 5k trailer gets 12mpg
fx4 - ecoboost cc.....i have trouble driving calm, so i am getting between 16-18......trip to san antonio driving 80ish and passing as i usually do on single lane roads got mid 17's

[Pooter]

I like my ecoboost... I really want to put exhaust on it but Im not payin the $700 for a Solo kit

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2011-2012-Fo...8c7663&vxp=mtr $265

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Heartthrob-E...154d9d&vxp=mtr BIN $375

[Saleen781]

My 5.0 2012 Screw 4x4 varies greatly but I did get 21.6 coming back from Granbury Sunday but I had the CC set at 60.