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2.7L going to be surprisingly quick?

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A 2015 F-150 4x4 weighing 4,874 lbs ( 6 speed auto at the time ) was tested in 4x4 Sport mode by car and driver @ 5.7 seconds 0-60. I'd be surprisingly surprised if the 2.7 Bronco wasn't surprisingly quick. If that makes sense....šŸ¤£šŸ˜‚šŸ¤£. A AWD (FWD platform) Edge ST hits 60 in 5.9 sec according to Ford.
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way more sufficient than the 2.3
Not really. Iā€™ve driven both Broncos, and it feels about the same. The only time you feel the difference between the 2.3 and 2.7, is on a steep hill.
 

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Iā€™m torn between basesquatch and BL with high package. Itā€™s definitely a better deal on the BL, since the manual is standard, but either way I think itā€™s a great deal ??
I'm going 2.7L 4 dr BL non-squatch, w/optional wheels and High. It's my daily driver and monthly camping / beach ride. I can always go bigger on the tires if I get more extreme but that wouldnt be for a couple years at least. Some things I dont want to add as after market (disco, High cameras...)

Anyone know how well the optional wheels will fit 35s if I choose to upgrade them?
 

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Ford Bronco 2.7L going to be surprisingly quick? 662AB711-7679-4EE7-B223-FE8D4267C1D2

The 2.7 is an extremely powerful engine. The twin turbos really add an incredible amount of torque. Unfortunately, I think the 2.7 has too much torque for the 10R60 transmission the Bronco is getting. In fact, the 10R60 transmission only has a torque rating slightly above what the stock 2.7 puts out. Which means if you get the 2.7, youā€™ll have a lot of wear and tear on the Bronco transmission, especially if you add a tune.

Iā€™m more worried about the longevity of my Bronco, than immediate power. So Iā€™m sticking with the 2.3L. And Iā€™ll add a tune later. Iā€™ve driven both engines, and you can barely tell the difference unless youā€™re on a steep hill.

If Ford offered the 10R80 transmission in the Bronco, Iā€™d without a doubt upgrade to the 2.7. Even the Ranger comes standard with the 10R80, that allows for more torque than the Bronco.
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