07-07-2012, 03:13 AM
(07-07-2012, 02:46 AM)adamzx5 Wrote: The eco boost has potential , but it doesnt breath well enough imo. To meet its full potential you have to put a larger exhaust and a better intake. Plus if your buying a truck I honestly think mpg isnt your first concern.
I'm not sure what info you've been getting, but it seems pretty clear to me that the eco-boost handily outperforms the Ram 5.7L Hemi and the Chevy 5.3 L in the two most important areas any truck owner, at least a business truck owner, would want - torque over a wide range of RPM and fuel economy.
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2003 Focus ZX5 infra-red Track Rat - R*I*P
2003 ZX5 CD Silver Track Rat - retired, but still in the driveway
New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come
* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *