It can be hard to look at EcoBoost engines as anything other than powerful performance motors. But the fact is, Ford has designed these engines with fuel economy and lower emissions in mind. That’s why so far, the only rear-wheel drive application of an EcoBoost engine is in the F-150 pickup. And while an EcoBoost Mustang has been all but confirmed by numerous Ford executives, it probably won’t debut until the 2015 Mustang comes out.

Before then, Ford will have another rear-drive application of the EcoBoost engine, specifically the 3.5 liter V6. Motor Authority reports that the Blue Oval will be dropping this potent engine into the next-gen Transit full-size van which will replace the outgoing E-Series of work vans.

The E-Series is just the latest victim of age discrimination in Ford’s lineup, having been a stalwart work vehicle for many decades. It follows other workhorses like the Crown Victoria sedan and Ranger mid-size pickup to the grave. In its place will be the 2014 Transit van, a larger cousin to the Transit Connect work van which has already hit our shores. We’re not sure what it will look like, though the recently-revealed Four Toureno Custom Concept pictured above is probably a good indicator of the design language

While the Europeans will have a 2.2 liter DuraTorq diesel engine option, Americans will have to make due with the 3.5 liter EcoBoost V6. This twin-turbo six-banger delivers 365 horsepower and 420 ft-lbs of torque in the F-150 pickup, where it now accounts for about 40% of all sales. The new Transit, which will be built and sold in the U.S., will likely be the next rear-drive application of EcoBoost technology. We’re surprised nobody has tried to shoehorn one of these engines into an older Mustang, though we figure at this point, it’s only a matter of time.

Until then, we’ll drive of hot rod work vans with twin-turbo V6 power. Forget the Shaggin’ Wagon, we’re gonna build a Draggin’ Wagon.