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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 02:17 PM
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ive been looking at the 11' chevy 2500 and the 11 f250. for those that have the 6.2 what can be said for this new motor, how is the mpg with the 4:30 rear and 3:73, does anyone feel its under-powered does mpg drop dramatically when towing? the reason for my questions i know a lot about the chevy with the 6.0 and im seeing how they compare or not. thanks all help is appreciated.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by vtragweed
ive been looking at the 11' chevy 2500 and the 11 f250. for those that have the 6.2 what can be said for this new motor, how is the mpg with the 4:30 rear and 3:73, does anyone feel its under-powered does mpg drop dramatically when towing? the reason for my questions i know a lot about the chevy with the 6.0 and im seeing how they compare or not. thanks all help is appreciated.
If you get the Ford 6.2L get the 4.30 gear set.. We are getting 9.2 - 9.7 mpg towing our 10k 5th wheel. Empty of 15-18 mpg on hwy. No issues with power motor likes higher rpms. The GM 6.0 will need the higher rpms as well to make its power.
 
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