EcoBoost V6 vs Chevy V8

"Manuél Ferrari" (manuelferrari)
08/01/2014 at 00:15 • Filed to: None

Has Oppo picked a clear winner yet? (For a full size 4 x 4 truck)

DISCUSSION (23)

anothermiatafanboy > Manuél Ferrari
08/01/2014 at 00:17

I have: ecoboost. Tooooooorque!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Manuél Ferrari
08/01/2014 at 00:17

Ecoboost has the torque

EcoTec3 has the sound and might be slightly more efficient and will be dead reliable for years to come.

I'd say Chevy V8.

Manuél Ferrari > anothermiatafanboy
08/01/2014 at 00:18

Cool

In which vehicle ?

Manuél Ferrari > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/01/2014 at 00:19

do you like cylinder deactivation? Is it smooth enough ?

anothermiatafanboy > Manuél Ferrari
08/01/2014 at 00:22

In my hypothetical 4x4 truck. Though I do drive a Miata that would be absolutely worlds better with a FiST ecoboost engine.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Manuél Ferrari
08/01/2014 at 00:22

Never driven one, but from what I've read it's pretty smooth.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Manuél Ferrari
08/01/2014 at 00:29

Ecoboost Pro's: It has got power and torque. It is very tuneable. Ecoboost Con's: It's a Ford and something will quickly go wrong electronically(unless they changed). It already has a track record of carbon buildup, which is bad. When the turbo's go, it will be expensive.

Ecotec3 Pro's: It is simpler, sounds better, will probably last longer, be more effecient, and it will tow nearly as well. Ecotec3 Con's: It might catch on fire. Might be recalled often.(sorry Logansteno)

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Manuél Ferrari
08/01/2014 at 00:37

Ecoboost!

Fleetwouldhoon > Manuél Ferrari
08/01/2014 at 00:43

from personal experience, the ecoboost V6 is enjoyable when new, but the Chevy is what I'd get if I actually needed something to last for 150k.

Not brand biased, just use both engines a lot. The Ecoboost to the EcoTec is like a 5.0 to a powerstroke diesel - 5.0 has slightly better gas mileage, but this drastically changes when towing 5 tons. Neither is a slouch.

Manuél Ferrari > anothermiatafanboy
08/01/2014 at 00:57

haha the FiST engine would be sweet in the Miata

Manuél Ferrari > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
08/01/2014 at 00:58

I want to drive it. That tech sounds cool to me

DanZman > Manuél Ferrari
08/01/2014 at 00:59

I think the ecoboost is great, but down the road I'd rather have a high milage V8 thats simple.

Manuél Ferrari > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
08/01/2014 at 00:59

Haha the recall comment made me chuckle.

Fire doesn't scare me. You can usually get out in time. Usually...

Manuél Ferrari > Fleetwouldhoon
08/01/2014 at 01:02

Thanks. I was kind of thinking the same things but didn't have any personal experience.

Manuél Ferrari > DanZman
08/01/2014 at 01:03

Thanks. Kind of what I was thinking too.

HammerheadFistpunch > Manuél Ferrari
08/01/2014 at 01:45

the ecoboost is the faster engine, but thats the end of my pros list for it, everywhere else the ecotec takes it

Manuél Ferrari > HammerheadFistpunch
08/01/2014 at 11:43

Thank you. Interesting take. If speed is the main advantage of the Ford engine then I would go Chevy. Trucks shouldn't be about 0-60 times , IMO

HammerheadFistpunch > Manuél Ferrari
08/01/2014 at 11:49

There is no doubt the Ford engine will pull like hell, but at the end of the day, the GM will use less fuel, be less maintenance intensive and nearly as quick...so whats the advantage of spending the extra coin up front on the ecoboost?

Manuél Ferrari > HammerheadFistpunch
08/01/2014 at 13:03

Amazing how well EcoBoost is marketed. I'm getting this feedback for someone else who is looking to buy a truck. Neither of us are up to date on trucks because he hasn't purchased one for personal use in a long time and I never have. He thought EcoBoost is more efficient...

HammerheadFistpunch > Manuél Ferrari
08/01/2014 at 13:05

Truth is; it CAN be, but isn't usually. I have a buddy with an EBf150 and he sees 17-18 around town and 13 towing. Thats right in line with a modern Ecotec V8.

Manuél Ferrari > HammerheadFistpunch
08/01/2014 at 13:09

Do you know if cylinder deactivation in the EcoTec will affect reliability in the future? Does the added complexity impact the engine's lifespan? Or not really?

My *guess* is that a turbo setup is more complex than cylinder deactivation due to have more parts that can break after the warranty is up.

HammerheadFistpunch > Manuél Ferrari
08/01/2014 at 13:13

Cylinder deactivation is based on the same technology as variable valve timing, pretty damn reliable. Turbo engines are MUCH more complex, hell take away the turbos and the Ford engine is already more complex (DOHC vs Pushrod) but aside from the part count there is heat to deal with as well as the difference is byproducts from burning such high fuel and air volumes in a small cavity and emissions equip.

Manuél Ferrari > HammerheadFistpunch
08/01/2014 at 13:23

This is awesome info, thank you!

Oppo is the best