Ford’s twin turbo 3.5 EcoBoost is one of our favorite engines here at 8020 Media. The 3.5L V6 is found in a variety of models including the F-150, Explorer, Expedition, and Raptor. We have no shortage of detailed, insightful content for the Ford 3.5 EcoBoost engine like our twin turbo upgrade guide and EcoBoost timing chain rattle. Scroll down for more guides and articles on the twin turbo 3.5L V6 EcoBoost.
Since its release in the 2010 Lincoln MKS, the 3.5L EcoBoost has become one of the favored powerhouses in Ford trucks and SUVs. The 3.5L twin-turbo V6 is known for its ample power and torque, even rivaling most of Ford’s V8 offerings. While the Ford 3.5 EcoBoost is one of the most celebrated engines in…
The Ford EcoBoost has a reputation for being a well-built and reliable series of turbocharged engines. Ranging in size from a 1.3L inline 3-cylinder to a 3.5L V6, the Ford EcoBoost engine series can be found in almost every model in the modern Ford lineup. Like many other manufacturers, Ford moved away from the large-displacement,…
The Ford F150 truck is one of the most versatile and popular American trucks on the market today. The 3.5 L twin-turbo EcoBoost engine, which became available in 2011, is one of the best F150 power plants. While the engine offers a great balance of fuel economy, emissions, performance, and reliability, it can still use…
The Ford 3.5 EcoBoost engine made its debut in several Lincoln and Ford models. It was quickly adopted to the F-150 in 2011 before making its way into many other models. The 3.5L twin turbo V6 engine delivers an impressive 355-450 horsepower in most applications. However, a variant of the 3.5L EcoBoost making 660 horsepower…
Ford introduced the first iteration of the 3.5L EcoBoost F-150 to an intrigued, yet skeptical, audience in 2011. As large block V8s are being phased out of most trucks, Ford pitched the 3.5L EcoBoost as a more efficient alternative. In the 12 years following its release, the 3.5L EcoBoost F-150 has proven that it deserves…
We believe the Ford F-150 3.5 EcoBoost is an excellent engine from top to bottom. Of course, the twin turbo design means the 3.5L V6 also responds well to performance upgrades. We previously wrote an article about the best 3.5 EcoBoost upgrades. Intercooler mods made that list for good reason. FMIC’s offer decent power gains,…
Ford 3.5 EcoBoost engines are a big focus on this blog. We’re big fans of the twin turbo V6 EcoBoost engine for good reason. They deliver 355-450 horsepower in most models. Of course, there’s also the Ford GT making 660hp with the 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine but that’s a topic for another time. The 3.5…
If you’ve checked out our 5 best mods for the 3.5 EcoBoost guide, downpipes topped the list as one of the best mods for the F-150. Downpipes are the most restrictive component of the F150’s exhaust system which means upgrading to a less restrictive downpipe can have some significant performance and power benefits. This guide…
The Ford 3.5 EcoBoost is our favorite engine in 2011+ F-150 trucks. It’s debatably the best gasoline F-150 engine option for its balance of performance, towing, and fuel economy. In the Ford F-150 the 3.5 EcoBoost offers anywhere from 365 to 450 horsepower. Though, there are more or less powerful variants of the twin turbo…
In our opinion, the Ford 2.7 and 3.5 EcoBoost engines are by far the best engines in the Ford F-150. They both offer an excellent balance of power, performance, towing, fuel economy, and reliability. It’s hard to go wrong with either engine. However, it can be tough to make a decision on which F-150 EcoBoost…
Cold air intakes are one of the most popular engine mods for good reason. This is especially true on turbo engines like the Ford F-150 3.5 EcoBoost. Intakes offer solid power gains along with plenty of other benefits. They’re also pretty inexpensive making cold air intakes a popular choice. In this guide, we discuss the…
It’s no secret the 3.5 EcoBoost is a highly capable performance engine. The twin turbo 3.5L V6 design is the perfect base to build a fast, powerful Ford F-150. 3.5 EcoBoost engines are also in many other Ford models. With anywhere from 355-450hp it’s already a great engine from the factory. However, some owners want…
