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**GTOphil** · 02-16-2014, 12:11 AM

But WHY....lol. As Captain Slow would say, it goes "like a stabbed rat."

**5PointSlow** · 02-16-2014, 08:47 AM

I have my mustang to go fast in. The ecoboost is the family hauler so I won't be modding this one.

**DirtyD** · 02-16-2014, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by GTOphil

But WHY....lol. As Captain Slow would say, it goes "like a stabbed rat."

I guess that's me coming from a V6 truck, and the potential for something on the EB to go out/wrong unexpectedly.

re-rx7 · 02-16-2014, 12:24 PM

EB is solid.

**5PointSlow** · 02-16-2014, 01:10 PM

Originally Posted by DirtyD

I guess that's me coming from a V6 truck, and the potential for something on the EB to go out/wrong unexpectedly.

look up the ecoboost torture test on youtube. they beat the hell outta that truck and then pulled the motor apart and it looked brand new.

**DirtyD** · 02-16-2014, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by 5PointSlow

look up the ecoboost torture test on youtube. they beat the hell outta that truck and then pulled the motor apart and it looked brand new.

I've seen all those videos. I'm not dissing the EB at all, just saying that I wouldn't pay the premium price they ask for it if I wasn't going to use it as intended.

**5PointSlow** · 02-16-2014, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by DirtyD

I've seen all those videos. I'm not dissing the EB at all, just saying that I wouldn't pay the premium price they ask for it if I wasn't going to use it as intended.

I got my 14 on D plan. But yes the EB is not cheap.

**PLASMAN** · 02-16-2014, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by DirtyD

I've seen all those videos. I'm not dissing the EB at all, just saying that I wouldn't pay the premium price they ask for it if I wasn't going to use it as intended.

I got a used one for $25k that I modded lightly that will run fender to fender with half the cars in this club, and I tow nothing lol....these EB trucks are no joke

**GTOphil** · 02-16-2014, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by 5PointSlow

I got my 14 on D plan. But yes the EB is not cheap.

It's only a $750 or $1350 option IIRC. It's not much different in price at all and mpg can make up for it.

Bought ours as a new demo (2012- bought "new" in 8/12). 6k miles, never been registered so we got factory rebates and stuff still- $27500 with 5/60 warranty and all the other new car stuff.

**5PointSlow** · 02-16-2014, 08:01 PM

Yea my ecoboost was 1095 on the sticker.

re-rx7 · 02-16-2014, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by PLASMAN

I got a used one for $25k that I modded lightly that will run fender to fender with half the cars in this club, and I tow nothing lol....these EB trucks are no joke

I'll take that bet.

**Slowstang1_jgw** · 02-16-2014, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by PLASMAN

I got a used one for $25k that I modded lightly that will run fender to fender with half the cars in this club, and I tow nothing lol....these EB trucks are no joke

I want to see too! Or I think you meant gas mileage "fender to Fender" with a slowstang.

txfiremn · 02-16-2014, 11:35 PM

I love the Forgestars. If you find a buyer not wanting them, I'm running my stock 2011 GT Premium wheels now. They just rolled 23k with the stock PZero tires.

**PLASMAN** · 02-16-2014, 11:48 PM

I really don't want to derail this FS thread....

Originally Posted by re-rx7

I'll take that bet.

Wasnt a bet its already happened...lol

Originally Posted by Slowstang1_jgw

I want to see too! Or I think you meant gas mileage "fender to Fender" with a slowstang.

Not talking mileage. These trucks with a few bolt ons and a good tune can run high 12's at 5600+ pounds all day long. I wasn't trying to call anyone out or bet on a race was just trying to educate a little about how badass the EB motor in these trucks really is. I'm usually at coit every friday if you want to go for a ride in it...

**BlueBolt** · 02-17-2014, 10:21 PM

Originally Posted by txfiremn

I love the Forgestars. If you find a buyer not wanting them, I'm running my stock 2011 GT Premium wheels now. They just rolled 23k with the stock PZero tires.

Throw me an offer out in a pm. We might can make a deal.