phsycle
Adventurer
I live in a pretty mountainous terrain so usually MPG is below EPA estimated. But didn’t seem to affect the Ecoboost as much.
F150 - 2.7L vs 3.5L vs 5.0L
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I live in a pretty mountainous terrain so usually MPG is below EPA estimated. But didn’t seem to affect the Ecoboost as much.
plainjaneFJC
Deplorable
I do not care for the 6 speed, if mine drops from 6 to 4th or 3rd under hard acceleration it feels like it’s going to fall out from under the truck
nwoodworth1390
Member
My 2014 6.2l Raptor with 4500 miles has averaged 12.6mpg so far over the life of the truck with 95% city driving.
2016 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71
5.3L V8
355 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm
383 lb-ft of torque @ 4,100 rpm
8 speed transmission (8L90)
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6.2L - 379 cid
385 hp @ 5,750
411 hp @ 5,500
2.7L - 165 cid
325 HP @ 5,000
400 TQ @ 2,750
3.5L - 213 cid
375 HP @ 5,000
470 TQ @ 2,500
5.0L - 302 cid
395 HP @ 5,750
400 TQ @ 4,500
5.3L V8
355 horsepower @ 5,600 rpm
383 lb-ft of torque @ 4,100 rpm
8 speed transmission (8L90)
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6.2L - 379 cid
385 hp @ 5,750
411 hp @ 5,500
2.7L - 165 cid
325 HP @ 5,000
400 TQ @ 2,750
3.5L - 213 cid
375 HP @ 5,000
470 TQ @ 2,500
5.0L - 302 cid
395 HP @ 5,750
400 TQ @ 4,500
Watt maker
Active member
I think the 6.2 was a little hotter than that for the F150, same specs as the Raptor I believe. It was derated a little for the f250/350 and derated even more for the f450/550 cab and chassis models. I don’t think the 5.0 was as powerful in that generation as you posted either. I owned a 2012 ecoboost f150 and have driven a couple different 5.0 and 6.2 f150’s. If I were to buy a used f150 from that generation, I’d definitely get the 6.2. They’re not nearly as common as the 5.0 or ecoboost but they’re out there. Mostly the more loaded trucks had them like the loaded FX4, lariat, king ranch and platinum. Unlike the 5.0/ecoboost trucks, the 6.2 f150 used a hydraulic steering rack like the raptor instead of the electric rack. In my opinion, the hydraulic rack has a better feel to it. Some of the heavy duty payload package trucks also had the 6.2. I looked at one in 2013 and considered trading my EB in for it.
Watt maker
Active member
Wow, only 4500 miles?! I kind of wish I could keep the miles off like that but we use our vehicles a lot and I simply enjoy driving them.
I believe so, as well
only available from 2011 to 2014 in the F150
411 HP @ 5,500
434 TQ @ 4,500
I now know why I miss the power of my 2012 3.5L (365hp/420hp)
I really thought the 5.3L would have been a good choice...........my rental insurance coverage was running out and I had to find a truck fast
I bet the 2015+ aluminum body 3.5L trucks are very fast, over my 2012 3.5L
The aluminum bodied trucks are supposed to be 700 pounds lighter (frame alone is 60 pounds lighter)
nwoodworth1390
Member
I purchased it from a collector in July with 1400 miles on it. With trips planned for 2022 it will have 18-20,000 miles on it before the years end. A gen1 Raptor has always been my dream truck since watching, "Born in Baja," when i was in high school. The stars sort of aligned and i happened to be without a truck with some jingle in my pocket so i scooped it up. I spent WAY more than i should have but heck, ya only live once.
Here it is: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2014-ford-f-150-svt-raptor-25/
Dougnuts
Well-known member
I don’t know what the 6.2L requires, but I’d imagine it’s 87. My 2018 with 3.5TT asks for 87, but I alway run 91/93 due to the power increase.
I can also say that my truck is faster than a 1st gen Raptor from a ~20mph roll. We took off together, he punched it, then I punched it. I caught up and pulled a fender. ?