Hi everyone.
I have been lurking the forums for quite awhile, but just joined today.
I have been a Pontiac / GMC owner my entire life...
Ever since GM decided to get rid of Pontiac, i have been left with a bad taste in my mouth for GM.
After doing a lot of research (thanks mostly to this forum) i just traded in my 2008 GMC vortec MAX in on a new F150 ecoboost!!!
It's a Gem Green XLT supercab with the 302A package.
I ended up getting the 3.55 electronic lock axle.
My GMC had the 410 gears, with the 6.0L so it towed pretty good, but the unloaded gas mileage was beyond bad.
Since i don't tow as much as i used to, i figured I can get away with 3.55 gears.
The way the ecoboost makes power compared to the GM LS based engines is so different.
I can see where increased torque down low will feel much better while towing.
During the test drive on the highway getting 18+mpg (compared to my 15.3-15.6) on a truck with 11 miles on it was a huge plus.
Can't wait to see what it gets after its broken in.
I take delivery on it tomorrow and am very excited!!!
Thanks...
--Mike
I have been lurking the forums for quite awhile, but just joined today.
I have been a Pontiac / GMC owner my entire life...
Ever since GM decided to get rid of Pontiac, i have been left with a bad taste in my mouth for GM.
After doing a lot of research (thanks mostly to this forum) i just traded in my 2008 GMC vortec MAX in on a new F150 ecoboost!!!
It's a Gem Green XLT supercab with the 302A package.
I ended up getting the 3.55 electronic lock axle.
My GMC had the 410 gears, with the 6.0L so it towed pretty good, but the unloaded gas mileage was beyond bad.
Since i don't tow as much as i used to, i figured I can get away with 3.55 gears.
The way the ecoboost makes power compared to the GM LS based engines is so different.
I can see where increased torque down low will feel much better while towing.
During the test drive on the highway getting 18+mpg (compared to my 15.3-15.6) on a truck with 11 miles on it was a huge plus.
Can't wait to see what it gets after its broken in.
I take delivery on it tomorrow and am very excited!!!
Thanks...
--Mike