Tuned Flex?

[TwistedD85]

Anyone tuned an Ecoboost Flex yet? I know getting whipped by a Taurus is bad enough but I'm guessing having a two tone shoebox fly by probably feels worse :corn:

 

[Dr.Evil]

Was wondering the same thing myself. The flex I believe is only a couple hundred lbs heavier than the SHO, so Im sure it can be made decently quick. I think a blacked out, lowered Flex with a tuned Ecoboost would be a pretty slick ride.

I like how Ford is begining to put this motor in a lot of different platforms Kinda like what Chrysler did in the 80's with the TI/TII motors in basically everything they offered. Saved the company, hopefully this will do the same for Ford.

 

[typhoon5000]

I like how Ford is begining to put this motor in a lot of different platforms.

Actually the only platform it is currently offered in is the D4, which is what the Taurus, Flex, MKS & MKT all share. You won't see EcoBoost on a different platform until the I4 versions debut.

 

[TwistedD85]

Was wondering the same thing myself. The flex I believe is only a couple hundred lbs heavier than the SHO, so Im sure it can be made decently quick. I think a blacked out, lowered Flex with a tuned Ecoboost would be a pretty slick ride.

I like how Ford is begining to put this motor in a lot of different platforms Kinda like what Chrysler did in the 80's with the TI/TII motors in basically everything they offered. Saved the company, hopefully this will do the same for Ford.

Just add Ecoboost?

 

[PonySHO]

Just add Ecoboost?

Dark Assassin on an urban assault vehicle?

 

[roland]

Actually the only platform it is currently offered in is the D4, which is what the Taurus, Flex, MKS & MKT all share. You won't see EcoBoost on a different platform until the I4 versions debut.

yeah I've heard both S60 and Falcon will get the I4's for 2011, can't wait for them!

http://www.caradvice.com.au/35885/ford-falcon-territory-go-4-cylinder-and-diesel/

Supposedly the next EcoBoost will debut in the Falcon next year, along with Ford's 2.7L V6 diesel motor and a DSG gearbox. I wonder how hard it is to move down under.....

 

[shobote]

Ecoboost coming in the new Explorer to be released in 2010 too. http://www.leftlanenews.com/ford-explorer-2011.html

 

[roland]

i forgot about the Explorer. The 2.0 Ecoboost should be as fast as the old V8 with better fuel economy since it's going to be a heck of alot lighter and nearly as much power. I'm gonna take a wild guess and say towing capacity won't be in even close though :/ Not sure that I ever see SUV's towing things for the most part anyways.

 

[typhoon5000]

Supposedly the next EcoBoost will debut in the Falcon next year, along with Ford's 2.7L V6 diesel motor and a DSG gearbox. I wonder how hard it is to move down under.....

It's not a DSG. It's a dry clutch, dual clutch automated manual transmission. Ford and Getrag (who makes it) call it Powershift. The DSG utilizes wet clutches so it's a totally different beast, but same overall concept of an automated manual. It is already available with in the European Volvo C30 & Focus IIRC.

I'm gonna take a wild guess and say towing capacity won't be in even close though :/