2023 F-150 Rattler Engine of Choice???

[SID297]

So following up on Ford's announcement of a new Rattler model for the 2023 F-150, posted here:

2023 F-150 Adds Rattler Off-Road Package | Budget Friendly Performance

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We'll probably be adding one of these to the family, so I thought it would be interesting to know what everyone's engine of choice would be. It looks like the choice will be between 2 flavors of EcoBoost, the 2.7L and the 3.5L, and the Gen 3.5/4 5.0 Coyote V8. Normally the 5.0 would be my choice for a truck like the Rattler, but with the addition of cylinder deactivation and a belt driven oil pump in 2021 I'm now not so sure.

Pricing wise, starting from the base N/A 3.3L, it breaks down like this:

2.7L - $1,195
5.0L - $1,995
3.5L - $2,595

If the 2.7L is the base engine, the Rattler engine pricing should work like this:

2.7L - No Cost
5.0L - $800
3.5L - $1,400

What do you guys think are the Pros/Cons of each?

 

[AustinSN]

Belt driven oil pump... ugh.

2.7 for me. I like that engine.

 

[RedVenom48]

5.0 because V8. Jesus, this is SVTP, shouldn't even be a debate here.

 

[03cobra#694]

Belt driven oil pump... ugh.

2.7 for me. I like that engine.

Me too, been great in my 150.

 

[SID297]

5.0 because V8. Jesus, this is SVTP, shouldn't even be a debate here.

This truck would be replacing a with a Gen 1 Coyote. Had it been a standard Gen 3 5.0 that probably would have been the choice, but the DoD I've seen from other manufacturers doesn't feel me with confidence.

 

[13COBRA]

The 2.7L is a stout motor. The torque it has down low is higher than the 3.5L or 5.0L.

If it's not going to be towing 8k+lbs I'd go 2.7L.

 

[bluebosss197]

Delete the DoD, Travis.

 

[HuntFishCobra]

Cylinder deactivation? Did they not learn from Chevy? Jesus

 

[Blk04L]

Will the 3.0l ever hit the full size trucks?

 

[velocicaur]

Easy, 3.5.

It's been around for ages. Much better torque curve for towing. Sell it at 75-100k for maximum value.

 

[me32]

Typically id vote for the 5.0 , but the DOD and belt driven oil pump scares me. The 3.5 for me would be the choice with 3.73 gears.

2.7 with 3.73 would get get the best mpg and still some pep.

 

[SID297]

Delete the DoD, Travis.

It wouldn't be my truck. At most it would probably get an @Livernois Motorsports tune.

 

[efurlong]

I've had two 2.7's (still own one).
Possibly the best overall motor I've ever owned.