4 posts · Joined 2017. #38 · Sep 29, 2017. The reason they had to go to E85 was due to the compression ratio being higher than what pump 93 octane will allow. To achieve higher numbers you will have to either drop the compression ratio by using a different piston or figure out a direct injection setup for this motor.
As with many choices in the automotive world, the decision between the 5.0 and 3.5 EcoBoost will come down to personal preference—the stout torque and towing ability of the EcoBoost versus the traditional V8 and its classic exhaust note and simplicity.
2015 - 2020 Ford F150 2.7L Ecoboost Catted Downpipe. Needing more performance, MPG's and sound from your 2015 - 2020 2.7L Ecoboost F150? Look no further!.. $839.00.
The 2016 Ford Explorer'S3.5 liter VCT V6 is equipped with 6 US quarts of 5W-30 and the V6 Ecoboost useS6 US quarts of 5W-20. The 2.3 liter Ecoboost I-4 useS5.7 US quarts of 5W-20 as well. Oil and filter changes should be scheduled every 7,500-10,000 miles or 12 months if filling with fully synthetic lubricants, or every 3,000-5,000 miles or 6 months, if using conventional oil. The advantages
3.7L. I was very unimpressed with the performance of the 2.3L. It weighs more than mine, the dealer was probably not running premium gas as required by Ford for the full performance of the new 2.3L and it sounded more like a "rice-burner" than a Mustang. The price was $34,000 on the new one.
But a V8 would probably fit in the Flex and Explorer if Ford wanted to make that happen. In the 2017 F-150, the V8 generates 385 horsepower, just 10 more than the 3.5 EcoBoost, and costs $1,100 less.
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