SVTPerformance at the 2011 NAIAS for the F-150 EcoBoost Teardown

[steeltoe]

of course someone had to ruin it for us all.... but hopefully people use that as a learning experience and dont over do it. still would like to see what kinda numbers that thing would put out

IIRC it went mid-12s with this tune.

 

[Silver03Termi]

Roger, buy this motor!!!!

 

[90goldtsiawd]

Plain awesome!

 

[Blown2004Stang]

Looks like it hammered away at the lower half of the main bearings.. It's probably getting some bolt stretch and crank walk under those grueling conditions. But, I don't think anyone will ever put a Ecoboost through that kind of torture.

Travis

 

[z28th1s]

I got a chance to drive the new Ecoboost in the F150 (4x4 Supercrew) a couple of days ago at Crossroads Ford in Cary, NC.

It is a VERY impressive motor!! It is very smooth and pulls very hard through the entire RPM range!!

 

[TRXboy]

Neat technology for sure. But I'm not too crazy about the direct injection. Wonder how many top engine cleanings were done on that engine to clean combustion carbon out before teardown? Not trying to be negative, but let's face the facts, they haven't even been able to perfect a spark plug design for over ten years.

IIRC Ford uses a duel injector design to wash the upper half of the valves to eliminate carbon build up, the Japanese guys do the same thing. Only VW/Audi has had the carbon build up issue.

 

[Mach Boy]

I want to know if it took them as long to tear down that motor as it does in the service manual they use to bill you

 

[deannyc]

And for those who are curious about my beef with the direct injection...do a little diging. The Germans have been using gasoline direct injection for some time now, and they are having a lot problems with carbon buildup in the runners and eventually holding the valve open. Maybe I'm still a little upset over my old triton 3v

your completely correct.
I have a 08 335 with the I6 TT and it suffers from a myriad of fuel system issues.
HPFPs and injectors have been a notorious problem for these motors.. luckily it seems after being sued BMW has resolved the issue.
I had all my injectors replaced a few months back and have not suffered a misfire or rough idle since.
From what Ive gathered most of the issues arose from ethanol content and carbon deposit buildup.

Like someone else has already stated, the ONLY reason this motor shows minimal signs of carbon buildup is due to the high-load and high-stress environment under which it operated. The most effective combatant to DI carbon issues is high rpm for sustained periods of time effectively burning it off..

I do believe however that engineers are able to remedy such issues with proper time devoted, and since turbos and DI are becoming more and more common it is only a matter of time until they become just as reliable as port injected NA motors..

I must say it is hella impressive that this motor withstood such abuse, though I do wonder how often they changed oil, and if any services were done.. regardless its an impressive feat, and my hats off..
These DI TT motors are a.w.e.s.o.me.. Im low 12s @400+hp with just a tune, and it runs like a champ.

Edit : To the post above, if Ford is using such a system that is great news and I hope its the case.

 

[shadyninja]

Awesome.

 

[hweb30]

Dear god that is amazing.

 

[mifordman]

i have a few questions.
1 does anyone know how often the oil was changed? at recommended intervals or more often due to what they were putting it thru.
2 did any issues occur with the engine during this test, i.e. injector failure, spark plugs, coils etc?
3 when it was in the baja truck did they run the same engine tune, i ask this because i would assume that a race truck would not have catalysts on it.

 

[IEatGt's]

I want to know if it took them as long to tear down that motor as it does in the service manual they use to bill you

doubtful.

 

[z28misfit]

like 2 others mentioned,,,what oil was used? and what was the service interval for the oil change?? That thing is is extremely clean inside for the mileage on it.

 

[SID297]

The oil was regular Motorcraft 5w30. I'll look into the interval.

 

[Jfoster]

This proves that stuff lasts longer if you beat the hell out of it.

 

[scottg]

pretty impressive.

 

[chargedcobra03]

This proves that stuff lasts longer if you beat the hell out of it.

quote of the day lol:beer:

 

[brianz426]

Imagine if they did the twin turbo and direct injection on a V-8.

 

[LaserRed02GT]

Imagine if they did the twin turbo and direct injection on a V-8.

:rockon: That would be sweet!
Anyone know what the boost level was at peak horsepower? I think I read somewhere its limited to 13psi?

 

[lightningJeff]

Very cool, might have to look into them for company work trucks.