2016 Ram Parkview camera
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Krazybones
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I would putup my wifes 2015 SHO against the Charger or 300. The Taurus is badd ass IMO.
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I removed my teeth on purpose....if you catch my d
Room in the Charger is better than in the Taurus as well.
Are we talking about hauling ass or fat girls?
Ponyryd
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Was it dealer installed or a factory option? I've installed the Mopar kits a few times now and that little fucker is finicky it seems, I had a fuzzy screen on one and just unlocked that and re-clipped it and all was good, terminals are tiny, I can't see it making great contact. I have yet to see an issue with the factory ones though.
With regard to the Dodge vs Ford debate-give me a V8 over a turbo V6 anyday. I cannot believe how many "men" prefer a boosted 6 nowadays.
mustangmike6996
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Have you been in an Ecoboost yet?
Scott714
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Factory installed
Ponyryd
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^Have yet to see it, but I'm sure it happens a lot. I blame that connector though, it doesn't give any kind of positive lock IMO. Glad you got it fixed.
Ya, was not impressed, not at all actually, and even less impressed when I opened the hood and saw that they're a complete disaster to work on. People seem to love them, which is fine with me, just saying I would never buy one, not to mention they have had their problems if you research it.
Ya, was not impressed, not at all actually, and even less impressed when I opened the hood and saw that they're a complete disaster to work on. People seem to love them, which is fine with me, just saying I would never buy one, not to mention they have had their problems if you research it.
mustangmike6996
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The first version did have issues that were resolved. I cant complain about the overall power and performance. The Hp/Tq numbers are the same as the Powerstroke that I traded in on my 2013.
Ponyryd
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I've heard both sides, some guys love them, some guys hate them, to me it doesn't seem like a reliable long-term proposition, and when Hemis and GM V8s are getting low-20s for mpg, it seems pointless to get a boosted 6. Glad you're happy with it though, personally I couldn't drive a truck without a great sounding exhaust note, but to each his own.
mustangmike6996
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Trust me, I am a die-hard V8 guy. I had reservations about buying the V6 TT. Its a toss up for my next truck because I do miss the V8 sound. However, for driving around with a loaded bed and towing a trailer, it still gets great MPG. I have been in the mid 20s with mine. If you drive them like a dickhead they get the same mileage as the LS or Hemi.
I have had numerous trucks:
08 F150 XLT 4wd
2004 F250 Harley Davidson Powerstroke
2010 Raptor
and my current 2013 XLT 4wd 3.5L EB.
The 2013 has had the best overall performance of the list above. I still have my Cobra if Im in dire need of smelling hydrocarbons, roaring exhaust and being able to bang through the gears. Id actually be willing to bet that my 2013 F150 would hold a descent race against my Cobra.
I'm curious how everyone is going to feel once these trucks start getting near the 100,000 mile mark. Any older full size trucks that had a v6 with a fair amount of miles on was a wore out POS.
2 things that never made sense to me.
A full size truck with a v6
Any truck that is only 2wd.
mustangmike6996
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Have you always lived in MI/northern states?
The older V6 trucks were dogs and couldnt get out of their own way. The newer V6s are much better. The Ecoboost is light years ahead of the NA version. About 15 second 1/4 mile is usual. The EB with a tune is about a 13 second truck. Thats faster than many cars. The 5.0L is in the 14s.
I bought my 2013 when I was stationed in NC. It was a bitch to find a 4x4. Probably 50% of the people down there had 2wd for daily drivers and the 4x4 guys had them for mudding or just because 4x4 was "cool". In the North they hold value and 2wd trucks take it in the ass on resale, usually. (unless its a work truck)
The Ecoboosts with 100k miles seem to still be selling for a good amount of money. Most of the EB based trucks are optioned out. The EB is an option. Its pulls better than the 5.0L.
The NA V6 will not hold value like the EB or 5.0L.
You can still find these trucks with 70k miles a few years old and they are selling from $25-35K
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90SuperchargedLx
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My ecoboost was a pos had 18k miles on it and timing chain was chattering had 4x4 issues with engagement back window leaked water and had a cold start misfire since the day I brought it home. I liked the truck but the powertrain was a lemon.
mustangmike6996
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What year?
hangemhigh
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I've been pleasantly surprised by the durability of the EB's. We rarely see them in for any sort of engine repair. Of course, there's always a few problem vehicles out there, just as with any brand. I'm driving one now....love it!
90SuperchargedLx
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Same way they feel about that Hemi dropping valves and blowing head gaskets.
People are gonna need to know stuff on the EB likebthe importance of having a turbo timer or letting it idle in the driveway for a few min, and doing oil changes to prevent oil build up in the oil lines.