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Ford chooses Honeywell for first EcoBoost turbo

Ford chooses Honeywell for first EcoBoost turbo

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The first EcoBoost engine to hit Ford's lineup will be powered in part by a Honeywell turbocharger. Lincoln's 2010 MKS (2009 model pictured) will feature a 3.5L V6 that is the first application of Ford's efficiency-enhancing downsizing EcoBoost strategy.

Honeywell was chosen for its status as a leading turbocharger manufacturer, with more than 9 million units produced annually. The solution used in the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 for Ford will help push output to more than 340lb-ft (541Nm) of torque throughout the 2,000 to 5,000rpm range. Power output could range as high as 400hp (300kW) - figures that match even modern naturally-aspirated V8s for output.

Ford's need for a line of more efficient yet still powerful engines to drive its midsize and larger vehicles into the future is pressing as sales drop and the company's financial situation tightens. The EcoBoost line of engines promises to offer a perfect solution, but only time will tell if the applications are successful in the marketplace.

Yesterday, General Motors announced Eaton would supply its superchargers for the Volt and other small engines.



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  1. By justin Posted: 7/30/2008 4:11pm PDT

    Good choice for Ford choosing Honeywell. The application of their turbos on BMW's 3 series diesel have been great. I was hoping they wouldn't try to make high horsepowers out of the ecoboost engine series. It means the mustang will probaly be operated with one of these V6's.
     
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  2. By Layne Posted: 7/30/2008 5:58pm PDT

    Oh man I can't wait until a few years from now when there are hundreds-of-thousands of EcoBoost cars running around, giving a steady and cheap supply of (hopefully) terrific turbo V6s for engine swaps. As long as this engine is lightweight, I could see it being great for kit cars, Miata swaps and stuff like that. I'm salivating at the thought already.
     
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  3. By Ivan Posted: 7/30/2008 6:12pm PDT

    It sounds good on paper, but turbo lag might still be an issue. BMWs dual-turbo engines have nearly 0 turbo lag, that's why they're so popular.
     
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  4. By NoNameDenton Posted: 7/30/2008 7:23pm PDT

    Glad Ford is jumping on board with turbos, though word on the grapevine is that the the turbo V6 Mustang has been put on hold. A turbo 4 cylinder would be good for the Edge and the SVT Fusion and Taurus will be great.
     
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  5. By Layne Posted: 7/30/2008 11:03pm PDT

    Ivan, I know what you're saying, but I don't see it being a problem. It says in the article it has at least 340 lb-ft of torque from 2K to 5K RPM. Plus everyone expects lag-free performance nowadays.
     
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  6. By NoNameDenton Posted: 7/30/2008 11:17pm PDT

    The new turbos have basically done away with turbo lag, just like Eaton's new superchargers help boost fuel economy.
     
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  7. By ROOLLY Posted: 7/31/2008 12:22pm PDT

    Honeywell got the FWD business but you'll see another major American automotive supplier get the RWD business.
     
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