6.2 test drive
Laughing Gas
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Gen2 6.2?
I'm glad there has been a performance improvement in the 6.2L Super Duty but I think that's 100% attributable to the new transmission. I think both horsepower and torque are exactly the same as last year.
I'm glad there has been a performance improvement in the 6.2L Super Duty but I think that's 100% attributable to the new transmission. I think both horsepower and torque are exactly the same as last year.
Cargo Master
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Gen2 6.2. Max torque up to 430 at 3800 rpms as opposed to 405 at 4500. Done with larger valves and different cams. IMO this is the best improvement. The new F250 tranny will help, especially with MPGs.
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Sounds about like the 6.2L that was briefly used in the F-150. The 6.2L and the 3.5L ecoboost laid down very similar numbers.
Hotshot
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Rain, curious where you got your info about bigger valves and different cams? Current 6.2 didn't seem to have additional room in the head for larger valves.
Cargo Master
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Here is a link that mentions it. We have talked about the larger valves for months in various threads. I have not spent much time digging for the info about it, but just know it has been reported for a while and folks have been talking about it.
The 2017 Ford Super Duty - Will History Repeat Itself?
As far as cams, I know the raptor had different cams and I'm not sure how this new version of the 6.2 would not.
The 2017 Ford Super Duty - Will History Repeat Itself?
As far as cams, I know the raptor had different cams and I'm not sure how this new version of the 6.2 would not.
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Cargo Master
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Torque rules when pulling big loads. And no other gas-powered full-size pickup can match the 430 lb.-ft. of torque of the Super Duty® 6.2L flex-fuel V8.* Improved tuning and camshaft configurations increase peak torque at lower rpm, enabling the 6.2L to generate higher torque throughout the midrange and operate more efficiently at lower speeds. Power delivery is more responsive. And shifting is more seamless with the new Ford TorqShift® G 6-speed transmission in the F-250. And more good news: For the first time, the optional Live-Drive Power Takeoff (PTO) Provision with Mobile Mode is available with the 6.2L engine (F-350 models). Now you can have PTO capability in a Super Duty with either diesel or gas power
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I just saw this in a Truck Trend write up:
Ford hasn’t released many details about improvements or power outputs of these engines, but we do know that the SOHC 6.2L V-8 will benefit from larger intake valves and dual-equal variable cam timing.
UPDATED w/ Video: 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty - First Look
Ford hasn’t released many details about improvements or power outputs of these engines, but we do know that the SOHC 6.2L V-8 will benefit from larger intake valves and dual-equal variable cam timing.
UPDATED w/ Video: 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty - First Look
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I just saw this in a Truck Trend write up:
Ford hasn’t released many details about improvements or power outputs of these engines, but we do know that the SOHC 6.2L V-8 will benefit from larger intake valves and dual-equal variable cam timing.
UPDATED w/ Video: 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty - First Look
Ford hasn’t released many details about improvements or power outputs of these engines, but we do know that the SOHC 6.2L V-8 will benefit from larger intake valves and dual-equal variable cam timing.
UPDATED w/ Video: 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty - First Look
I believe Ford when they say the cams are changed. The old F-150/Raptor 6.2L used different cams to make more power.
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