Ford 6.2L Upgrades
So I got a new 2015 F250 6.2L. What performance upgrades, aside from supplementing the rear suspension, would you recommend?
Annnnnnnd GO!
Annnnnnnd GO!
~DJ~ wrote:Gdetrailer wrote:~DJ~ wrote:
I hear time and time again \"I put a cold air intake on my truck and noticed zero difference\".
Of course you didn't!! The computer wasn't calling for more air. Even a less restrictive exhaust won't help. But add a tuner to the mix and all 3 work together putting a big grin on your face!!
6.2 does not \"need\" ANY \"mods\", it has an intake/filter which can easily flow MORE than that engine will ever be able to process.
The exhaust system is ALSO plenty large enough to handle the what the engine can put out and more..
It is a well designed setup that only the over the top gear heads can't believe that no mods are needed.
Yes, it is not a 6.7 diesel and yes, it is not turbo charged like a Eco Boost but it DOESN'T COST AS MUCH TO BUY UPFRONT as either of those other two.
But it DOES already have plenty of grunt, that grunt is UNDER control via the torque management system and other than being heavy handed in the control department it tows like a dream ONCE you \"learn\" how it really works..
I have towed as much as 9K with mine and you still can't wipe the smile off my face.
Best part of all is it cost me nearly $10,000 LESS than a 6.7 and $8,000 less than a F150 Eco boost..
It's intake/exhaust is capable of flowing more air than the COMPUTER can call for!! Not so when you add the tuner.
No, the 6.2 doesn't NEED any mods but what does that have to do with WANT? :B
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Hmm.. interesting, so you are saying a programmer WILL be able to RAISE the MAX RPM of the ENGINE OVER THE RED LINE?
I call BS on that..
The STOCK exhaust pipe/muffler on my 6.2 is 3.5\" diameter, the air intake is about 4\". The air flow for that size pretty well ABOVE ALL RPMS BELOW RED LINE.
Programmers do not increase the redline RPMs, they simply play with the fuel trim, fuel mapping, alter the torque management and play with shift points. You might see a small increase in HP but it will COST YOU IN GAS MILEAGE AND WARRANTY to do so..
If you have an extra $10K-$20K in your back pocket that you can afford to repair or rebuild your engine go right ahead.. Ford won't touch under warranty it once you add a programmer..
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