Ask the engineer for the new 6.2l gas engine!
Hotshot
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Pa
If it was me, I would go with the 3.73. We spent 2 weeks last summer towing in Denver and Utah in an '11 6.2L Superduty CC w/3.73. I had a 10k trailer in tow. The truck was very capable. I believe we went as high at 11,000 feet, and up some steep grades.
I think the option gear is a 4.10.
I think the option gear is a 4.10.
What rpm at 70mph will the 6.2l/6spd/3.73 combo see in 6th gear?
Mountain Pass
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Central NY
Its already been said that the engine has more low end torque, but the optional 4.30 makes it sounds like the engine has to wind up to get going, like the 5.4.
That's one disappointment with the 5.4 2 valve, I really don't feel comfortable keeping the truck between 2500 and 3500 to keep up with traffic.
How much is a set of 16 spark plugs going to cost?
That's one disappointment with the 5.4 2 valve, I really don't feel comfortable keeping the truck between 2500 and 3500 to keep up with traffic.
How much is a set of 16 spark plugs going to cost?
Postmaster
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Richmond BC
as stated many times thanks for coming here to answer our questions.
huge thanks to Ford...
ok with that said i'm curious to know what was the blank sheet targets for the new 6.2, when a new gas engine was deemed needed.
was the engine based more around what the competition was offering, or more a rethink of what Ford was selling, and then rethinking the motor around previous SD offerings.
i'd like to think theres at least a little bit of V10 DNA in the new 6.2...
i must admit to being saddened to hear the 6.8 wasnt getting carried over into a even larger more powerful offering in teh 250/350 models for 2011.
but im sure the new 6.2/6speed combo will be a winner for Ford.
huge thanks to Ford...
ok with that said i'm curious to know what was the blank sheet targets for the new 6.2, when a new gas engine was deemed needed.
was the engine based more around what the competition was offering, or more a rethink of what Ford was selling, and then rethinking the motor around previous SD offerings.
i'd like to think theres at least a little bit of V10 DNA in the new 6.2...
i must admit to being saddened to hear the 6.8 wasnt getting carried over into a even larger more powerful offering in teh 250/350 models for 2011.
but im sure the new 6.2/6speed combo will be a winner for Ford.
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With regards to what the targets were - we hit them. SD power and torque will be published at the end of the month.
The architecture was also set up with some opportunity to grow displacement and output over time as needed in the marketplace.
Competitive engines and vehicles certainly have a bearing on target setting.
The architecture was also set up with some opportunity to grow displacement and output over time as needed in the marketplace.
Competitive engines and vehicles certainly have a bearing on target setting.
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Cargo Master
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From: Montana
Hi mike, Thanks for the info... My question is in reguards to the Raptor version... Does this 6.2 vary at all from the SD version?
Also, I know you mentioned that this motor does not share any architecture with any current engines, but does this include the new NASCAR engine or the 5.0?
Also, I know you mentioned that this motor does not share any architecture with any current engines, but does this include the new NASCAR engine or the 5.0?
Posting Guru
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Over the years, the V10 was found to be a very reliable motor that attracted many buyers of 2500 and up trucks over to Ford, because of the power of the V10 engine, that is comparable to the power output of diesels. In fact, it has been said that really only Ford had a heavy duty gas engine that could keep up, compared to the other companies.
With that in mind, why not just rework the innards of the V10 to produce more power or become more efficient, and replace the 5.4L with the 6.2?
Secondly, it has been said that the V10 took away many sales of the diesel engines, because many did not want the problems associated with the available diesels of the time but still wanted the power. It is obvious that Ford has a lot riding on their new 6.7L, seeing as it is their first in house diesel. Would it be feasible to say that Ford took away the only engine that could compete with their diesels' power wise, and limited the buying options to only the new 6.2 V8, so that those who needed greater engine output would be forced into buying a 6.7? This question is F-250, F-350 specific.
Sorry to be blunt, but these have been on my mind for sometime.
With that in mind, why not just rework the innards of the V10 to produce more power or become more efficient, and replace the 5.4L with the 6.2?
Secondly, it has been said that the V10 took away many sales of the diesel engines, because many did not want the problems associated with the available diesels of the time but still wanted the power. It is obvious that Ford has a lot riding on their new 6.7L, seeing as it is their first in house diesel. Would it be feasible to say that Ford took away the only engine that could compete with their diesels' power wise, and limited the buying options to only the new 6.2 V8, so that those who needed greater engine output would be forced into buying a 6.7? This question is F-250, F-350 specific.
Sorry to be blunt, but these have been on my mind for sometime.
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From: San Antonio, TX
Thanks for taking the time to answer all of these questions.
Are you expecting to increase sales percentages of gas trucks? There seams to be a lot of enthusiasm for the new 6.2 here.
Also, the 6.2 truck is sounding like it will be a friendlier driving around or grocery getter truck. Was that factored in when developing and tuning the drive train?
Once again, thanks.
56k miles on an '08 V10 and just getting broken in.
Are you expecting to increase sales percentages of gas trucks? There seams to be a lot of enthusiasm for the new 6.2 here.
Also, the 6.2 truck is sounding like it will be a friendlier driving around or grocery getter truck. Was that factored in when developing and tuning the drive train?
Once again, thanks.
56k miles on an '08 V10 and just getting broken in.
Former Vendor
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: South Carolina
Please read the owners manual on the transmission control features to get the most out of it. You can select manual control of every gear (manual gear select) which can be really helpful when towing. You can also lock out the top gears too. It also has tow haul modes and other great features.
Can you use manual gear select while in Tow/Haul mode? To lock out say top 2 gears but still have the Tow/Haul shift strategies?
Fleet Mechanic
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I'm very interested in the replacement for the V10 in the cab/chassis F450/550 models, as those are the Ford trucks I buy. I'm not ready yet to go back to diesel (previous 6.0 owner), And from what I hear, there is a limited supply of V10's for the Cab/chassis trucks. I certainly hope a suitable replacement is available once the V10's dry up. My 09 F550 V10 will last me a while, but I'm hoping that you don't forget this group when it comes to gas engines. My V10 pulls well for me, as long as the replacement doesn't lose any torque, I'll be happy.
