6.2 tow with ease???

vtragweed · #1 (**permalink**) 10-27-2010, 07:27 PM

i pulled the trigger last night and ordered my standard cab 350 with the 6.2 and 4:30 gears. i regularly tow between 8-13k on bumper or 17k with gooseneck. everyone tells me i shouldve got the diesel, but i simply dont trust the new diesels and besides im not rich if they break down they cost to much to repair. am i wrong for thinking this or is the 6.2 capable and have the ***** to do the job i need it to do?

Fordfanatic4life · #2 (**permalink**) 10-27-2010, 07:37 PM

well you've got the perfect config for towing..

smallest possible truck with teh best gearing option..

i cant see how you could possibly not be happy..

vtragweed · #3 (**permalink**) 10-28-2010, 05:23 AM

do you think itll have the *** to pull that much and not be to hard on it?

Evan92 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-28-2010, 07:01 AM

17k is pretty heavy with any truck. I haven't driven a 6.2l but you'll definitely know it's back there with any truck

fordmdb · #5 (**permalink**) 10-28-2010, 07:18 AM

If the load is truly 17k lbs on the scale thats pushing the upper max tow limits from Ford. I think truck will be in 3rd gear most of the time running that weight. Conventional towing 8k-13k no probs there..
Post up some pics once you get your rig..

Byram · #6 (**permalink**) 10-28-2010, 08:00 AM

I've pulled 17K across the state (TX) & in off-road situations & the 6.2 handle it fine & I got the 3.73's... While you may be pushing limits with the truck itself - the motor / drivetrain will handle it fine..

I know guys that haul that heavy all the time & use gassers..
You'll be fine..

scububbs · #7 (**permalink**) 10-28-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by vtragweed

do you think itll have the *** to pull that much and not be to hard on it?

I think with 4:30 gears you'll be fine. I have the 3:73 and my TT weighs in about 9K fully loaded. On flat ground I hardly know it's there, in the mountains I can maintain 55-60 on a 7% grade in 4th gear. You may be getting to the outer edge of weight for your truck when pulling 17K, but the powertrain will handle it with ease.

vtragweed · #8 (**permalink**) 10-28-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fordmdb

If the load is truly 17k lbs on the scale thats pushing the upper max tow limits from Ford. I think truck will be in 3rd gear most of the time running that weight. Conventional towing 8k-13k no probs there..
Post up some pics once you get your rig..

i figured it would test the limits of almost any truck, but i hate duallies unless its a flatbed like my other diesels. ill post up pics in 6-8 weeks, then ill get ya to work your magic on this thing

fordmdb · #9 (**permalink**) 10-29-2010, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by vtragweed

i figured it would test the limits of almost any truck, but i hate duallies unless its a flatbed like my other diesels. ill post up pics in 6-8 weeks, then ill get ya to work your magic on this thing

Looking forward to it thanks a bunch

devongarver · #10 (**permalink**) 11-01-2010, 12:27 PM

Absolutely perfect choice on options...you will be surprised just how much grunt that engine has...I promise. Open up the intake and exhaust, throw a tune in there and it will be a towing MACHINE!