Ecoboost Vs. Super Duty Update..

[FreddyM]

Okay fellas, I was able to borrow a FX4 F150 Ecoboost for a week from the dealer......

yea the power is good stock, but nothing compares to the tuned 6.4
those tiny little turbos don't pull like ours do.

the truck is comfortable and has a plush ride, but still not as fun as driving my diesel.

fuel economy is NOT as advertised...i drove like i usually do, and only got 13-14mpg.....now that is good mpgs, but thats from 365hp pushing an f150, i get the same plus more from a 8k pound 500hp plus diesel.

long story short, doesn't put a smile on my face...I couldn't drive around enjoying myself, like i do with my 6.4......
ill keep my super duty as long as i can!!!!

 

[powerstrokedub]

Glad to hear it! I wasn't all that impressed with the ecoboost power honestly I expected a lot more from it.

 

[one2nine]

I figured you would. I've toyed with the idea from time to time, but honestly you'd be paying just as much for a loaded f150 as you probably are the diesel, so why not just keep the diesel lol

 

[powerstrokedub]

I think a lot of my problem with the ecoboost was I haven't driven anything with less than 500whp for two years now so it just felt anemic. The only thing I've driven that was stock that didn't drive me nuts is my dads 6.7l power stroke. The new 6.7s run damn good stock. I just don't think I could go back to a gasser.

 

[goodie85]

Okay fellas, I was able to borrow a FX4 F150 Ecoboost for a week from the dealer......

yea the power is good stock, but nothing compares to the tuned 6.4
those tiny little turbos don't pull like ours do.

the truck is comfortable and has a plush ride, but still not as fun as driving my diesel.

fuel economy is NOT as advertised...i drove like i usually do, and only got 13-14mpg.....now that is good mpgs, but thats from 365hp pushing an f150, i get the same plus more from a 8k pound 500hp plus diesel.

long story short, doesn't put a smile on my face...I couldn't drive around enjoying myself, like i do with my 6.4......
ill keep my super duty as long as i can!!!!

Since im debating on either a 6.4 or ecoboost(totaled the 7.3) this thread is quite interesting to me, reliability is the huge issue with me, and i do not know much about the 6.4 diesel but it seems like the ecoboost is plenty reliable so far. Keep the updates coming in guys

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[one2nine]

Since im debating on either a 6.4 or ecoboost(totaled the 7.3) this thread is quite interesting to me, reliability is the huge issue with me, and i do not know much about the 6.4 diesel but it seems like the ecoboost is plenty reliable so far. Keep the updates coming in guys

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Do all the deletes/studs and you'll be fine.

 

[goodie85]

Do all the deletes/studs and you'll be fine.

Thats what ive heard the only problem is i cant do studs by myself id have to pay someone else to do em

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[MINK]

So now we're comparing a stock Ecoboost to a tuned/modded 6.4? I cant agree that that's apples to apples.

 

[goodie85]

So now we're comparing a stock Ecoboost to a tuned/modded 6.4? I cant agree that that's apples to apples.

I agree haha but id upgrade both the 6.4 and ecoboost if i were to get either or, its just which in in gunna run completely flawless for me up to 100,000 miles

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[TyCorr]

Glad to hear it! I wasn't all that impressed with the ecoboost power honestly I expected a lot more from it.

This^. More hype.than a batmowheel. Ill never own another f150.

In other unexpected news, my 12 duramax is.back in the shop. Dealer called last night.and said they think the motor is.toast. Wtf!?

 

[TyCorr]

Thats what ive heard the only problem is i cant do studs by myself id have to pay someone else to do em

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My buddy Mac just rolled 100k on his six fo'. Put 43k on it last yeat alone. Deleted/studded/tuned and happy.

 

[goodie85]

My buddy Mac just rolled 100k on his six fo'. Put 43k on it last yeat alone. Deleted/studded/tuned and happy.

Very good to hear man, thats alot of miles in a year haha

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[CT9AIX]

I'd love to see a intake-exhaust-tuner shoot out between a 6.4 and Ecoboost. Just about any vehicle platform with forced induction can really come alive with basic mods.... Point in case 6.4. I bet that ecoboost would come alive pretty quick with some mods.

 

[Jbenso127]

I'd love to see a intake-exhaust-tuner shoot out between a 6.4 and Ecoboost. Just about any vehicle platform with forced induction can really come alive with basic mods.... Point in case 6.4. I bet that ecoboost would come alive pretty quick with some mods.

iirc, diamond eye claims a 40+HP gain, with just a bolt in exhaust. I could be mistaken, but that's a damn good starting point (just exhaust.)

 

[Slowgt2003]

I've yet to drive an Eco boost but I've seen some impressive numbers from the trucks with basic bolt ons ie CAI exhaust and tuned. I'm sure it was a world of difference driving one after driving a 500hp diesel.

 

[dstryr]

Ecoboost stock is too slow.... (Coming from a guy who traded his 6.4 in for a 2012 dodge 6.7)

 

[Morgan@Midwest Diesel & Auto]

There's several 100+rwhp over stock ecoboost's with the good intake exhaust and sct custom tunes. 400+ rwhp half ton ftw!

I would have an ecoboost as long as I still had a diesel too.

 

[goodie85]

There's several 100+rwhp over stock ecoboost's with the good intake exhaust and sct custom tunes. 400+ rwhp half ton ftw!

I would have an ecoboost as long as I still had a diesel too.

honestly I do not know a bunch about 6.4's so all I have heard is horror stories about them and that scares me, which is why for a new vehicle its between the ecoboost-5.0-6.4 for me. I'd love for someone to come in and say all the pros and cons of a 6.4 since ive done hours of research on the 5.0/ecoboost. but that may be for another thread haha. I'd love to still have a diesel but the maintence is so high for them it seems.

 

[Atsah]

honestly I do not know a bunch about 6.4's so all I have heard is horror stories about them and that scares me, which is why for a new vehicle its between the ecoboost-5.0-6.4 for me. I'd love for someone to come in and say all the pros and cons of a 6.4 since ive done hours of research on the 5.0/ecoboost. but that may be for another thread haha. I'd love to still have a diesel but the maintence is so high for them it seems.

F-150 and Super Duty are like night and day.. What do you use your truck for? If you have the need for a real truck and don't want a diesel, take a 6.2 Super Duty for a ride.. If you don't need or want a Super Duty, ecoboost would be your ticket..

 

[Powerstroke Racer]

Ecoboost stock is too slow.... (Coming from a guy who traded his 6.4 in for a 2012 dodge 6.7)

I wouldnt call a 15.3 and 90 mph trap speeds slow.