Littleguy Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 From Autoblog: Ford is itching to show that its 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine is tough enough to take whatever F-150 buyers can throw at it. In order to do so, the company has lined up a bevy of torture tests and enlisted Mike Rowe to narrate a documentary on the whole affair. Things will kick off with Ford randomly selecting an EcoBoost engine off of the assembly line to be subjected to the equivalent of 150,000 miles on the dyno. From there, the engine will be bolted into an F-150, where it will head to Oregon to skidsteer logs for a lumber company. Then, the same truck and engine will head to Homestead Miami Speedway where it will tow two Sprint Cup Ford Fusion race cars around the track for 24 hours at full throttle, stopping only for fuel and tires along the way. But wait, there's more. From there, the engine will be removed from the 2011 F-150 and bolted into a specially prepared race truck, where it will do battle in the Tecate SCORE Baja 1000. After all of that, Ford will tear down the engine and give the public a look at how things went inside . Sounds like a party. You can hit the jump for a look at the full press release and to check out the first video in the series. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9O7I4knkKEo&feature=player_embedded Ford continues to impress me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 awesome vids. Ford. Yeah...I bought one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Good job Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Good marketing. Great announcer. Kudos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyster101 Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Where are the other ones? I want to watch the rest. Sure seems like a durable turbo. Turbos increase power and fuel efficiency, but they also add a fair amount of complications to an engine. I know, I have a turbo, pain in the ass, of course mine is 20 years old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 So, no replacement parts? They aren't going to replace turbos at any point either? Honestly, I haven't watched the vids yet, (no time right now). Or are they only considering the actual longblock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Now, if they'd only put it in a chassis of interest, behind a 6 speed manual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyster101 Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 From what was shown, I think they are just changing the fluids. You have to change coolant when you swap an engine and I assume they changed the oil and plugs. They did not go into detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 Now, if they'd only put it in a chassis of interest, behind a 6 speed manual. It's in a workhorse, where durability matters most.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 sweeet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 impressive. interested to see the rest of the series. i <3 Mike Rowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted November 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 So, no replacement parts? They aren't going to replace turbos at any point either? Honestly, I haven't watched the vids yet, (no time right now). Or are they only considering the actual longblock? They aren't replacing parts or turbos because it isn't a Supra. :bangbang: Sorry man, I can't resist a good Supra joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 It's in a workhorse, where durability matters most.. I meant in the interest of the fun loving consumer. IE: Bring back the SVO. Hell, I'd love a 2011 w/ IRS & 3.5L Ecoboost & 6 speed man. Life would be GOOD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 I meant in the interest of the fun loving consumer. IE: Bring back the SVO. Hell, I'd love a 2011 w/ IRS & 3.5L Ecoboost & 6 speed man. Life would be GOOD. i agree.. or fusion ST? awd 6spd to hold the power ecoboost 13" brakes $33k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 i agree.. or fusion ST? awd 6spd to hold the power ecoboost 13" brakes $33k Yes, A car I would gladly buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Awd ecoboost fiesta? I tried find one for the fairmont before I got the 2.3 but they were to new yet. But 2500pds w/irs would have = fun as hell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 i agree.. or fusion ST? awd 6spd to hold the power ecoboost 13" brakes $33k My understanding is that it's coming. I can't put 75k on my car fast enough. I want one. Even in a 6spd Auto it will be fun as hell. Will likely be priced close to $40k though. Just my gut. Until then, I'll pretend with mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Gump 9 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Is this the same engine in the Taurus SHO? How about this engine in a Ranger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 My understanding is that it's coming. I can't put 75k on my car fast enough. I want one. Even in a 6spd Auto it will be fun as hell. Will likely be priced close to $40k though. Just my gut. Until then, I'll pretend with mine i dont think it'll get as high $$ wise as the SHO is.. they would mess up their line if they did that... itd be like paying more for a pimped focus than for a fusion. however when this finally gets here.. its all over. http://dsgperformance.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/focus-rs-6.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 hopefully my daughter will be old enough to climb into her car seat by then so i can save my back..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted November 14, 2010 Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Now, if they'd only put it in a chassis of interest, behind a 6 speed manual. exactly.. if they made a car like my s4 with a 6 speed trans behind it I'd buy one. Nonetheless I'm impressed with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Anything with boost from the factory has a conserative tune. Wonder what it is capable of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suffocateXfaster1647545505 Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Awesome video. Looking forward to the rest down the line! Go Ford! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted November 15, 2010 Report Share Posted November 15, 2010 Subscribed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted November 16, 2010 Report Share Posted November 16, 2010 i dont think it'll get as high $$ wise as the SHO is.. they would mess up their line if they did that... itd be like paying more for a pimped focus than for a fusion. Let's hope not. I'm just basing on what my car listed out at which was just over $33k with every single option on it. give it another 1-2 years and drop in the EcoBoost and I bet it will carry a $5-7k premium. Just look at what they did with the price of the SHO and Boosted Mustangs. Both very nice of course, but overpriced for what they are IMO. Again, just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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