Rockman5159
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thats sort of what I'm thinking may have made a difference alsoWas it smoother because of the 6 speed or the engine?
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thats sort of what I'm thinking may have made a difference alsoWas it smoother because of the 6 speed or the engine?
The 6 speed has been programmed for fairly smooth shifts in the normal transmission mode. Obviously it doesn't have to deal with as much torque as with an EcoBoost or the V8, so maybe it can have slower shifts without danger of clutch damage. After the 1-2shift, all the shifts are clutch only, with the torque converter locked up. Both the 6 speed and 10 speed have been used with all the engines in various generations, it'd be interesting to compare them.Was it smoother because of the 6 speed or the engine?
When I see posts like this I completely cringe... you realize that the stock 3.3 has more horsepower than any truck engine ever offered in an F150 prior to the 12th generation when the 5.0 and 3.5 EB were introduced... right?I’m looking to buy a F150. Read a couple places the 3.3 motor is light on power. I don’t like turbo motors, at least on passenger vehicles. Has anyone ever put a chip or programmer modification on their truck?
8200 is too much for it. We have a 4x4 screw XL work truck with the NA V6 and it’s very serviceable until it’s time to tow, then we use the 2wd V8 Silverado or the ExpeditionNow that this motor gets the 10-speed auto, I am very interested in seeing a review video or someone giving their experience in how this drives. With the 3.73 this is rated to tows 8,200 pounds according to the towing guide. It seems like a reasonable way to go. But I'm curious how it sounds and feels to drive.
https://www.ford.com/cmslibs/conten...eneral/pdf/guides/21Towing_Ford_F150_Dec3.pdf
I will not part with my 2012 F150 until it dies and can't be revived. That base 300HP NA V6 has been flawless and still runs/purrs like it did the day I purchased it.I think that someone should properly acknowledge this fine engine and bid it a good retirement. The last NA V-6 to ever be produced by Ford.
I agree, Ford has been weird with the way they have been marketing their engines for the past few years. I think the 3.0 PowerStroke was a prime exampleI've said time and again if I could get Platinums in other configs I would.
The 2.7l EB Plat would be a nice setup.
Drive around town in luxury but still have enough guts to drag my boat and Jet Skis out to the lake.
I’ve never tried E-85 in mine, how’s the mileage difference?Figured I'd toss my hat in on this one too. 22 XL RCSB 2WD 3.3 V6 with 3.55 rear end. The 10 speed makes a huge difference in how well the truck drives. I would imagine maybe with the old 6 speed it might be a little "slow", but to be honest with the 10 speed it feels plenty quick. It might be the "boring" option engine wise, but they're very reliable, and it's nice feeding it E-85 and going 300+ miles on a tank for about 35 bucks.
Fuel economy goes down like 25% or so, but in IA E-85 is usually a dollar a gallon (or more) cheaper than E-10, and like half the price of premium.I’ve never tried E-85 in mine, how’s the mileage difference?
It’s not really available locally to me
Oh nice, that’s a big cost difference per gallon, definitely seems worth the hit in mileage.Fuel economy goes down like 25% or so, but in IA E-85 is usually a dollar a gallon (or more) cheaper than E-10, and like half the price of premium.