Re: couple of bad things about the ecoboost

richter69 June 28th 2011, 1:09 pm

IDT-572 wrote:
bruno wrote:
IDT-572 wrote:
bruno wrote:went to the track friday night , unloaded the car and it ran a 14.91 @ 92 , it was 99* and humid , traction control on , .....ran a total of 5 passes with it , Stephen had fun it was his first time down the track.

oh and btw the car ran its best pass n/a went 3 jets up with the new scoop , cant wait for the bash

We want to know what the car ran Don't hold out.

125.2 , et didnt pick up much from my best but it ran 4 hundreths faster .....

Sounds like your headed down the right track. I haven't ran 125 mph yet with the new engine............ Maybe this weekend.

I'll be shootin for the 130's this Friday................... Cool

IDT-572 June 28th 2011, 2:21 pm

Us mortal men are still looking for 126 mph Embarassed

richter69 June 28th 2011, 2:32 pm

put that part on I sent you and it should be no problem................. Laughing

IDT-572 June 28th 2011, 2:35 pm

richter69 wrote:put that part on I sent you and it should be no problem.................

Going on tonight............... Twisted Evil

bruno June 28th 2011, 3:54 pm

bigblockfox468 wrote:
bruno wrote:

oh and btw the car ran its best pass n/a went 3 jets up with the new scoop , cant wait for the bash

And this is to damned small to read

I'd like to see the new scoop set-up... got a picture?

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69F100 June 28th 2011, 5:08 pm

Barney wrote:
yellowhorse7 wrote:The problem that I have with this truck is that is it still a 1/2 ton. Just because it has the power to tow something doesn't mean it's safe. No way in hell I'd tow all of my stuff, which adds up to a lot of money, with a 1/2 ton. I'll take my 2006 PSD Dually any day.

Wouldn't be a bad replacement for my DD F150
I agree 100%. I have a half to chebby with a 5.3 and it tows my enclosed w/ car just fine, but when Im passing a semi, or have to stop it quickly my opinion is very different. I also have a Excursion that is hands down safer to tow with in any given situation over the half ton with the exception of acceleration, which the half ton(2000 lbs lighter) has an edge, but with over 8k in tow I feel 100% more comfortable in the Excursion. Bear in mind the 1500 is a 4x4 ex cab with 4.10 gears and brake controller, and has been 15.2 in the quarter so its more than capable of pulling the weight. Its more a question of controlling the weight. Just because it can be done doesnt mean it should be done.

X2 On that my 86 will pull my trailer but if I happen to get in a tight and have to stop real quick it will be another story even with a brake controller the truck brakes just not big enough for that kind of wieght.

Mark Miller June 29th 2011, 12:00 am

bruno wrote:went to the track friday night , unloaded the car and it ran a 14.91 @ 92 , it was 99* and humid , traction control on , .....ran a total of 5 passes with it , Stephen had fun it was his first time down the track.

oh and btw the car ran its best pass n/a went 3 jets up with the new scoop , cant wait for the bash

Nick,you were right you said it felt like a 14 second truck.Im sure it will run mid 14's with cooler weather and lower humidity,Later Mark.

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