6.2 test drive
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6.2 test drive
This is probably old news now. I know others have reported on their test drives. But here is my opinion for what it's worth. A few months ago I did a test drive on a F250 crew cab 4X4 with a 6.2 (not sure on the gearing). I was disappointed. Nice truck just did not meet my expectations. Not much on low end toque. Yesterday I drove a 2017 crew cab 4X4 with a 6.2 with the 3.73 gears. I was impressed. Lots of low end toque. From a dead stop it was impressive. The new transmission might be the biggest improvement. I know there are some toque increases too. If you have a 6.2 on order you will not be disappointed. Just my thoughts.
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This is probably old news now. I know others have reported on their test drives. But here is my opinion for what it's worth. A few months ago I did a test drive on a F250 crew cab 4X4 with a 6.2 (not sure on the gearing). I was disappointed. Nice truck just did not meet my expectations. Not much on low end toque. Yesterday I drove a 2017 crew cab 4X4 with a 6.2 with the 3.73 gears. I was impressed. Lots of low end toque. From a dead stop it was impressive. The new transmission might be the biggest improvement. I know there are some toque increases too. If you have a 6.2 on order you will not be disappointed. Just my thoughts.
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Good to know. Yes the slug start of the previous year models is a big complaint. Excited to have the new trans and better low end TQ. This was the primary reason I went 250 instead of 350- to get the new trans in the gasser. Thanks for your review! Cant wait...
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Thanks! That's good to hear. It wasn't going to be much work for it to beat my 4.3 V6, but still happy to see some positive feedback. I know it'd not be very realistic, but did you happen to bring up the fuel mileage display?
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Yes. The first truck was a 2016.
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No. It had 40 miles on it and I drove it hard. So any reading would be unrealistic.
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Yesterday I drove a 2017 crew cab 4X4 with a 6.2 with the 3.73 gears. I was impressed. Lots of low end toque. From a dead stop it was impressive. The new transmission might be the biggest improvement. I know there are some toque increases too. If you have a 6.2 on order you will not be disappointed. Just my thoughts.
Also, if, as Ford says, the new 6.2L gets better MPG, so much the better!
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My friend at my dealer went to their dealer show in Seattle last week. He said the number one improvement he saw/felt was the noticeable power/performance increase in the 6.2. This new Gen2 6.2 is going to be sweet. Extra bonus for my order is the TorqShift-G and the 4.30's. Can't wait. My ETA is now 8/27, built July 22.
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My friend at my dealer went to their dealer show in Seattle last week. He said the number one improvement he saw/felt was the noticeable power/performance increase in the 6.2. This new Gen2 6.2 is going to be sweet. Extra bonus for my order is the TorqShift-G and the 4.30's. Can't wait. My ETA is now 8/27, built July 22.