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Originally Posted by chevypower
The 2.7 brings the peak torque earlier in the rev range than the 5.0 (2,750rpm vs 4,500rpm). The 2.7 has a compacted graphite iron block for durability and is rated to tow 8,500 lbs in the F150. I think it will offer a great balance of low cost, high performance, light weight, and good fuel economy.
Read this for more info on the 2.7L https://www.wardsauto.com/engines/20...twin-turbo-v-6 |
I've seen a few highway towing fuel economy tests with F150 5.0 vs the 2.7 EB and the V8 uses less fuel.
It's also the reason why the 7.3 works so well in the Super Duty versus using an Ecoboost engine.g