Anyone behind the wheel of a 2023 + 6.8L?
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Anyone behind the wheel of a 2023 + 6.8L?
Looking to purchase a new truck to replace my 2006. Interested in an XL model with the 6.8L engine and new transmission. Anyone actually behind the wheel of this new powertrain yet?
I know I missed the boat on the last year of the 6.2L engine and have been looking at used 6.2L with no luck for over a year now. Thinking new is a better option seeing as used prices are almost the same as new prices.
I know I missed the boat on the last year of the 6.2L engine and have been looking at used 6.2L with no luck for over a year now. Thinking new is a better option seeing as used prices are almost the same as new prices.
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Looking to purchase a new truck to replace my 2006. Interested in an XL model with the 6.8L engine and new transmission. Anyone actually behind the wheel of this new powertrain yet?
I know I missed the boat on the last year of the 6.2L engine and have been looking at used 6.2L with no luck for over a year now. Thinking new is a better option seeing as used prices are almost the same as new prices.
I know I missed the boat on the last year of the 6.2L engine and have been looking at used 6.2L with no luck for over a year now. Thinking new is a better option seeing as used prices are almost the same as new prices.
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6.8 engine has been very quiet with hands on reports in the wild still.
7.3 seems to be taking the wind from the 6.8 still. With the price of trucks now maybe the 6.8 will start getting an uptick in sales with folks trying to save some money. The 6.8 power certainly isn't far behind the 7.3.
7.3 seems to be taking the wind from the 6.8 still. With the price of trucks now maybe the 6.8 will start getting an uptick in sales with folks trying to save some money. The 6.8 power certainly isn't far behind the 7.3.
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Thanks for the replies. The internet does seem pretty dead with 6.8L XL reviews.
I did order a 2024 6.8L ($51k) and also purchased a 2022 6.2L with 5,281mi for almost the same price
. Definitely keeping the 06 around the 2024 has 10k plus miles just incase its a lemon.
I did order a 2024 6.8L ($51k) and also purchased a 2022 6.2L with 5,281mi for almost the same price
. Definitely keeping the 06 around the 2024 has 10k plus miles just incase its a lemon.
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I recently waited too long on a '22 6.2 STX with 3100miles, a few days after the dealer advertised it, it sold($50k). That is a nice find! I am hoping this new 10r100 / 6.8 combo proves itself and I will eventually order one.
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My observations are based off driving the same 2002 Chevy 1500HD with 4.56 gears for 21 years.
I have 3600 miles on the 23 XL 6.8L. 1200 miles poulling 9000# fifth wheel camper. Few initial rambling bullets from what I can say so far on the motor and tranny.
*It is a quiet motor. After 21 years of piston slapping rattle GM LS this motor is surprisingly quiet. Good low end torque, smooth up to 4000 rpm which is all I have spun it so far.
**There seems like a ton of work on heat control. There is heat foil and shields everywhere.
*9 mpg according to computer running 68 mph. I run HiTest.
*Tranny seems nice and works well with 4.30s. Shifting seems good to me, both up and down shifts work well. I will only use tow mode and normal.
*There is no dipstick in the tranny, the pan is plastic.
*I've seen comments it is a f150 tranny, I do not buy that. It is a big monster and will be fine with the 6.8 stock.
*Tranny temps are higher than a 4l60E GM. Hard to adjust my brain to.
*Creature comforts for me are perfect with the XL. I could do without the sync stuff. I detest the 5G modem and all the RF stuff.
*Cooling system seems adequate.
From a life long BowTie freak and Ford basher, I like my 6.8L and small 10 speed tranny.
S
I have 3600 miles on the 23 XL 6.8L. 1200 miles poulling 9000# fifth wheel camper. Few initial rambling bullets from what I can say so far on the motor and tranny.
*It is a quiet motor. After 21 years of piston slapping rattle GM LS this motor is surprisingly quiet. Good low end torque, smooth up to 4000 rpm which is all I have spun it so far.
**There seems like a ton of work on heat control. There is heat foil and shields everywhere.
*9 mpg according to computer running 68 mph. I run HiTest.
*Tranny seems nice and works well with 4.30s. Shifting seems good to me, both up and down shifts work well. I will only use tow mode and normal.
*There is no dipstick in the tranny, the pan is plastic.
*I've seen comments it is a f150 tranny, I do not buy that. It is a big monster and will be fine with the 6.8 stock.
*Tranny temps are higher than a 4l60E GM. Hard to adjust my brain to.
*Creature comforts for me are perfect with the XL. I could do without the sync stuff. I detest the 5G modem and all the RF stuff.
*Cooling system seems adequate.
From a life long BowTie freak and Ford basher, I like my 6.8L and small 10 speed tranny.
S
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Transmission failure has been the only problem I’ve read about. Read post #51 in this thread…
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-engine-4.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-engine-4.html
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From my experience, even the 7.3L does not seem to care if you hold it at 5000 RPM up steep grades for extended periods of time.
