03zoomzoom
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5 and 7 because of the airbag. when it deploys, you will still have control of the wheel. If you have your hands at 10 and 2, the airbag will blow your hands off the wheel.
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Does it out power straight from the factory? I thought it was around 345hp for the EcoBoost (still very impressive to me) and the V8 had more. I might be thinking of a shelby or something though for V8 horsepower #s
Probably would never happen, but a AWD 3.5L Twin Turbo Focus RS? Might be a little fatty though
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I was always told 9 and 3 for cars with airbags?
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yeah, that would prolly work too. just so your arms are away from the airbag.
On the F150:
3.5 Ecoboost: 365hp @ 5000, 420tq @ 2500
5.0L V8: 360ho @ 5500, 380tq @ 4250
right from ford's website
Plus better fuel economy, the ecoboost is the clear choice.
I was told 9-3 and thumbs out. That's how I casually drive too. She was driving the other day and did that weird underhand grab thing for a turn and I scolded her. Perk of being a big brother, I can be an even bigger douche than I usually am. haha
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You get 365 horses with the EcoBoost as opposed to 360 with the 5.0. Torque rating is different depending on which vehicle you get.
*Someone beat me to it. (lol2)
For the F150 the Ecoboost wins, in a hypathetical for the Mustang...
On the Mustang the 5.0L has 420hp & 390tq. http://www.ford.com/cars/mustang/specifications/
Taurus SHO 3.5L Ecoboost has 365hp & 358tq http://www.ford.com/cars/taurus/specifications/engine/
V8 is 1 mpg better
I'm not saying the V8 is better. It was more of would the old die hard V8 foogies go for a twin turbo V6?
comparing a forced induction motor to a naturally aspirated motor is like comparing a vacuum to an asthmatic kid trying to suck up skittles with a straw...
i dont care if the ecoboost makes 5 extra horses or has better torque down low. its also like a 2500 dollar add on and for that, its easy to understand why people would choose the 5.0.... speaking for the f150's
i dont care if the ecoboost makes 5 extra horses or has better torque down low. its also like a 2500 dollar add on and for that, its easy to understand why people would choose the 5.0.... speaking for the f150's
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It's a $1095 option. And the majority of people go with the EcoBoost in the trucks.
not for an FS-DE, your just putting a fan infront of the kid.
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You are right, I'd go with the 5.0L in the mustang: http://kennebell.net/KBWebsite/SC_pg/Mustang 5.0 (2011)/layouts/Mustang2011.htm
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I've always wanted to put one of those on a Gran Marquis and make the ultimate sleeper.
They made that Mercury Marauder for a few years. Not sure what the specs were, but it was mean for looking like a grand marquis
Racers at 9 and 3. They drive more agressively and have to react faster. 5 and 7 sounds like that's where they tell them to put their hands because it's more comfortable to rest their arms against their guts for hours? (Not your sister of course. Don't want her to think I called her fat because she'll kick my ass)
I'm looking forward to seeing the V6. The LeMans series were always big on new technology and efficiency. Sounds like Ford is trying to get ahead of the game and join in.
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really?! guess i cant read then....
The actual engine is an $1095. It goes up because on what you have on the screen. You're forced to go to a bigger bed and a different rear end on the regular cabs when you select the EB. Do the same thing in a Crew Cab and it'll match up.
I'm seeing 305 HP for the v6 Mustang and 420 HP for the Mustang GT.
365 would fit right in the middle of those 2.
Wow those make alot of power.
