Eco Boost Performance or GT
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the cylinder deactivation has nothing to do with flexfuel. flexfuel is simply the ability to run on gas as well as E85.
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I had two V8 Mustangs in my life an 87 GT and a 89 LX so I've been there done that. I'm looking forward to an Ecoboost Mustang but I won't get the premium or the performance package. I don't want 19 inch wheels since I will also need snow tires and I want to put my own leather in the car possibly a deep red leather should I get the grey color with either dark grey or black stripes.. I'm looking to get one sometime next year and I would like to make some modifications like a better spoiler. I was thinking of doing some kind of SVO tribute.. But I may not... I always wanted to do a GT 350 tribute car but now Shelby is coming out with one so I don't think it would be a good idea since I'll have to explain over and over again that it's not a V8.. Lol
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the c7 stingrays have a eco mode that does this
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Of course it's totally up to you, but the modern 32-valve V8 is a whole 'nother animal compared to the late '80s 5.0. I had an '87 GT and the S197 4.6 V8 has it all over that '87. The 2011-up 5.0 is yet another step up from 2005 4.6 engine.
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I think you guys are too optimistic about the Eco's mpg in "real world" driving. My wife and I traded in our Edge AWD with the 3.5 V6 for an Escape 2.0 Turbo. We are getting worse mileage in town by 2-4 mpg. Highway is only a mpg better.
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We're averaging 24ish mpg with my new 5.0, the whole way home. And it has the Track Pack. And we have...not been too ginger with it
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Hello everyone - my first post on this forum.
IMO, I would be very reluctant to believe Ford's soon-to-be released mileage ratings for the 2.3 EcoBoost. I had a 2011 F-150 Platinum with the 3.5 EB. The truck had excellent power and torque. However, even with driving it very gingerly, its MPG was 25% below its ratings. I talked with several EB openers and they had similar experiences.
I am very close to ordering a 2015 GT Premium convertible (Job 2) and I am going with the 5.0 both for its extra performance and to avoid the EB 's less-than-rated gas mileage - just my opinion and I am no expert.
IMO, I would be very reluctant to believe Ford's soon-to-be released mileage ratings for the 2.3 EcoBoost. I had a 2011 F-150 Platinum with the 3.5 EB. The truck had excellent power and torque. However, even with driving it very gingerly, its MPG was 25% below its ratings. I talked with several EB openers and they had similar experiences.
I am very close to ordering a 2015 GT Premium convertible (Job 2) and I am going with the 5.0 both for its extra performance and to avoid the EB 's less-than-rated gas mileage - just my opinion and I am no expert.