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We want to see your skills! Post a video between now and November 1st showing what you've learned from Frank's lessons and 3 people will be selected to win a free shirt. Good luck everyone!
Create a channel Learn moreAnd here as an old timer, I remember the saying, “There’s no replacement for displacement”. Times and equipment change I guess.
The 5.0 will not keep up at altitude. Also 5.0 rated to tow 1700 lbs less than 3.5 ecoboost. Not slamming the 5.0 as i told him that would be my 2nd choice. But the ecoboost claim to fame is an amazingly flat torque curve. And power rating not adjusted for altitude until 12,000ft. At which point a NA engine is down 36% on power while ecoboost is down 1%.
Ecoboost torque is +400 lbs from 1500rpm to 6000 rpm. That is an amazing rpm range. 2015+ ecoboost shares 85% of the parts of the 650hp ecoboost in the GT supercar.
Im voting with Major Wader.
That 2500 looks good. when I was truck shopping I really wanted a diesel. Then I was honest that I didnt need it as all I have to tow is nothing.
Have fun shopping 1J and show it off ASAP when your done!!!
I understand that. Turbo small displacement is not for everyone. I believe I have went over all the pros and cons with 1J04. There are some cons no doubt, anything forced induction needs a little more TLC.
Because I live at 5,000ft and can be at 9,000 in 40 minutes eco-boost is extremely popular here. See quite a few pushing 200,000 miles now, they are holding up very well.
i wouldnt have guessed your truck was 10, rock the shit out of that thing anouther 5 years
I'm holding out for the return of the 7.3 Powerstroke. My single biggest automotive mistake was selling my '95 F250 without realizing that the "Superduty" line was going to eliminate the motor and be at least 2-3 times more expensive.
Congrats on a new truck 1J04 . Mine is 10yrs old now and I occasionally want something newer (and bigger) but just can't justify it. As soon as you get the new one you've got to run it hard down a gravel road to get a few chips in the paint, because a shiny new truck is way too stressful until it's broken in.
I have a 2000 I'm fixing to sell!
I bought a 2015 F350 with the 6.7l in August, I loved my 7.3, but the 2015 is incredible.
And my buddy's kid showed up the other day to pick up a load of firewood driving this:
He let her climb up and sit in it. I told him he should probably dry his seat afterward.
I'm holding out for the return of the 7.3 Powerstroke. My single biggest automotive mistake was selling my '95 F250 without realizing that the "Superduty" line was going to eliminate the motor and be at least 2-3 times more expensive.
Congrats on a new truck 1J04 . Mine is 10yrs old now and I occasionally want something newer (and bigger) but just can't justify it. As soon as you get the new one you've got to run it hard down a gravel road to get a few chips in the paint, because a shiny new truck is way too stressful until it's broken in.
the Superduty trucks are light years ahead of the OBS trucks in so many ways. The 7.3 was available until the about November 2013.
there is this one available. And just for reference bidding as at $2000 MORE than I payed for mine new in 2002.
PS mine is a crew cab. that thing is going to go for $8000 + over original sticker
Yep, it's crazy. I sold my '95 for $15k about 15-16yrs ago. I could probably still get somewhere in that price range today with the 7.3, dual tanks, and XLT trim.
Damn, don't tempt me. Momma really wants a big truck. I made the mistake of pointing out the 2017 F350 crew, 4x4, long bed that a buddy of mine got and she was absolutely mesmerized.
I would love to get that in a '17 Chevy or Ford dually but there ain't no truck on the planet worth half the price of the house I'm building.