Eco boost.

[95fiveoooh]

I didnt see where anyone talked about the eco boost on here. Im using my phone so i may have missed it.
What are everyones thoughts on them? Im lookin at 2017 with 20k miles.
What basic mods are you doing with them, im guessing a intercooler, cold air, blow off, exhaust wether be cat back or axle back. Also the car in looking at is a 6speed, how are those compared to the 10 speed auto. Thanks

 

[Nunja Business]

I am back after several years with no Mustang. My '07 GT/CS 'Vert in my profile picture was sold after I got to 150k miles.

Recently had a need for a new daily driver and got an opportunity to grab a '16 Ecoboost Premium Ragtop for a deal.
I am impressed! It is probably faster than the GT/CS was, even with 4 cylinders. From what I am learning, the upgrade path is a tune, colder plugs, better IC, exhaust and a few other things. With gas prices going up (and not going to level off any time soon with the White House's aim to destroy fossil fuels) I am very happy to have a decent sports car that gets 27 MPG!

 

[Nunja Business]

And make no mistake. With the EB, the Mustang has become not so much a "Muscle Car" as a real "Sports Car" with more than just straight-line perfomance!

 

[Nunja Business]

Technologically, there is no comparison. The new pony has heated AND cooled leather (old one only heat) and fantastic audio. Much more comfortable seats, ergonomics are better. Paddle shifters on my 6-speed Auto are also fun as hell!

 

[Nunja Business]

Oh, and the top raises and lowers easily and in about 10 seconds, compared to half a minute on the '07.

 

[I Bleed Ford Blue]

The main reason the top raises and lowers so fast is it's electric and uses basically power window motors. Don't know what the old S-197's used but if it was that slow, I suspect it was hydraulic like the old school verts from the 60's.

 

[Nunja Business]

Yes, my S197 'Vert was hydraulic. I know because I had to add fluid several times. Had to remove rear seats to do it!