If you get the Ecoboost, you're not going to be that much faster than a Titan. The Eco's seem to be running mid to high 14's in the 1/4. A intake/exhaust and programmed Titan are running the same times or even a few ticks faster if you got Uprev and headers. The only thing you're really getting is the potential for easy mods that a turbo engine would give you. However, since you don't want to risk the powertrain warranty, you won't be able to turn up the boost until the warranty is up. Ford is pretty strict with the powertrain warranty on those things. By the time the warranty is up, the next gen Titan will be out with a direct injected dual VVT 400+hp Endurance 5.6L V8 and who knows what else from the other truck makers.
The only thing I don't like about the Ecoboost is the exhaust. It's super quiet and it basically sounds like a Honda Civic. I was at the local Ford dealer when one of the lot guys drove in with one right after washing it. I couldn't believe it how quiet it was. I could hardly hear the engine when he accelerated. It sounded like a V6 Camry when he drove across the lot.
I'm not sure what kind of aftermarket they have since it's so new. If I were you, I'd wait a one or two model years before getting one so they can work the bugs out. That way, the DIY knowledgebase will be there and you won't get burned by being a first model year guinnea pig either.
Not trying to be an ***, but pretty much your whole comment is worthless.
You say that the eco is not much faster than a titan? So not true. But then I see you compare a titan w/ headers, uprev, intake, and exhaust? How can you logically compare the 2?
The statement regarding the voiding of the warranty if you mod the eco, is true for any new car or truck from any manufacturer. Again worthless point.
Then, you claim the next generation titan is comin out with a 400+ hp motor. I have been hearing of this mystical titan since I bought mine in 2007. I got tired of waiting on it, so I ended up going another route.
The exhaust sounds like a civic? Not even close. But you are right about it being quiet..
You are also right about the aftermarket being weak. But lets be honest, how long do you think it will take for the aftermarket industry to have a whole list of mods for this truck? I know I have personally talked to livernois motorsports out of detroit, and they are working on something already.
I loved my titan, had absolutely no problems with it, but I enjoy being one of the fastest dd trucks on the dunes when I go out on weekends to play. I had a good couple year run with the titan, but something better came along and I picked one up.