- Oct 20, 2005
- 68
Inside of a Torture Tested Ecoboost
- Thread starter Paul Vincent
- Start date
- Oct 20, 2005
- 68
Yes, here is a good one: "The only real world fact that I find hilarious is looking at all the haters that are obviously Chevy guys complaining on how the EcoBoost is too complicated and just trying to be a fake V-8. If that is the truth, why is Chevrolet trying to play catchup and designing their own direct injection engine? They will install it in sedans first and then look into a Silverado model.
Sounds like Government Motors is trying to play catchup 3 years too late! Like always; GM bringing up the rear...
Wonder if they will do better once they are majority owned by the ChiComs???"
Sounds like Government Motors is trying to play catchup 3 years too late! Like always; GM bringing up the rear...
Wonder if they will do better once they are majority owned by the ChiComs???"
- Oct 20, 2005
- 68
Stef
GT Owner
I see that I'm not alone in this observation. Seems like a lot of the bow tie boys are whiny cry babies and need to get over it.
The eco-boost is an unbelievable advancement and a clear leader well ahead of GM at this slice in time. However, this has not always been the case (Ford leading GM in powertrain) and I think it has been a real weakness for Ford. I am happy they are (finally) turning this around. The new Boss 302 engine, the eco-boost, and perhaps others are good examples that Ford is making significant progress in Powertrains. I hope they keep stretching the game. Despite huge investment, they still are playing catch-up on the (light truck) diesel engines after dicking around for years with partnerships that weren't delivering. The newest diesel is remarkable for a first "all Ford" development in this area but it is still getting it's ass handed to it by GM's (Isuzu) Duramax engine. With all of what Ford is doing right from the leadership down through the line employee, I think we are seeing a new-breed, proud, American company emerging that is going to continue kicking ass and taking names.
I sincerely hope that GM follows suit (no offense to Ford) but for now it is Ford leading the charge!! Go Ford! Go America!