I've been looking for info on actual experience towing with this new engine, and can't find much out there yet??I've read all kinds of speculation on how it should be, but little real word experience.Yes, I know the grill is butt ugly, but I can't see it from the drivers seat :)

The usual guys running the reviews and shootouts are likely waiting for the new Fords to become available. But you tube has a couple,2020 2500and 2500I'm sure the Ike shootouts and such are coming, TFL and the rest are all just waiting their chance to play.

Are you referring to the 6.6 ?Curious myself and actually like the new look....especially the GMC.

kellem wrote:Are you referring to the 6.6 ?Curious myself and actually like the new look....especially the GMC.They have a new gas engine, 6.6 liters, 401hp, and 464 ft/lb of torque. All of the auto writers I’ve seen have said it did not feel that powerful, but it was all done at a media event and it was after they had towed with the duramax, so of course it won’t compare with the d-max.

It’s hard for me to tell how much power a truck has without a load behind it. If a dealership ever offers to allow you to pull a heavy load up a big hill with their truck, sign me up!

Not many videos out there on YouTube just yet. Looking forward to seeing the test as well. Like others stated some said that the power wasn’t so noticeable but then again they just got done driving the diesel counterpart and seemed to compare the new gas job to the diesel... so apples to oranges on that one... regardless it will be a great runner.... give it time and aftermarket programmers will really wake it up! Also on a side note, watched a few videos this am on the EPA cracking down on the deleted diesel trucks.... interesting but it was a matter of time since “rolling coal” became so popular......Forgot to add, the new GMC has caught my eye for sure... pocket book not so much... lol also not dogging the diesel trucks... those videos came up in my suggested watch... hence I had to watch those since a few friends has the deleted trucks...

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ksss
Explorer
Oct 11, 2019
mkirsch wrote:
wowens79 wrote:
I found this video tonight. Guy bought a 6.0 and was not happy with it pulling 8000lb tt over a pass in CO, and traded for the 2020 gasser, and pulled the same pass.

https://youtu.be/PVd7p91rBjc

There was something wrong with his old truck. He even mentioned having to pull off because it was getting hot.

I agree, I have pulled 2.5 times that much weight to 8K' and never had to pull over. It never got hot.
hvac
Explorer
Oct 11, 2019
BenK wrote:
Just looking at the number of gears in the transmission (manual or automatic) is out of context...but having more gear sets allows the tranny to find the best gear for any situation

The differential ratio, tire rev’s per mile and the biggie...the ICE’s torque/HP curve

Toss in how that vehicle will be used, as is the vehicles spec (actual weight, GVWR, etc)

True. Time will tell how the competition performs in comparable challenges. Its good to have the new gasser choices from all and give the diesel choice a higher scrutiny as to its immediate price increase and long term maint/post warranty repair exposure. Must be a reason why UPS has almost abandoned diesel in the mid duty fleet.
librty02
Explorer
Oct 11, 2019
wnjj wrote:
librty02 wrote:
Bionic Man wrote:
wowens79 wrote:
I found this video tonight. Guy bought a 6.0 and was not happy with it pulling 8000lb tt over a pass in CO, and traded for the 2020 gasser, and pulled the same pass.

https://youtu.be/PVd7p91rBjc

He’s claiming 9 MPG pulling a 8000 pound trailer over Rabbit Ears Pass?

The trailer stated in the video is a 2019 Cougar 22rbs I would find it hard to believe its 8k which is over the trailers GVWR...its prob somewhere around 7k....I also find it hard to to believe getting 9mpg running at 4500rpms at 50mph

9 mpg was an average after traveling over the pass, not up the pass.

ahhhh ok makes sense
wnjj
Explorer II
Oct 11, 2019
librty02 wrote:
Bionic Man wrote:
wowens79 wrote:
I found this video tonight. Guy bought a 6.0 and was not happy with it pulling 8000lb tt over a pass in CO, and traded for the 2020 gasser, and pulled the same pass.

https://youtu.be/PVd7p91rBjc

He’s claiming 9 MPG pulling a 8000 pound trailer over Rabbit Ears Pass?

The trailer stated in the video is a 2019 Cougar 22rbs I would find it hard to believe its 8k which is over the trailers GVWR...its prob somewhere around 7k....I also find it hard to to believe getting 9mpg running at 4500rpms at 50mph

9 mpg was an average after traveling over the pass, not up the pass.
librty02
Explorer
Oct 11, 2019
Bionic Man wrote:
wowens79 wrote:
I found this video tonight. Guy bought a 6.0 and was not happy with it pulling 8000lb tt over a pass in CO, and traded for the 2020 gasser, and pulled the same pass.

https://youtu.be/PVd7p91rBjc

He’s claiming 9 MPG pulling a 8000 pound trailer over Rabbit Ears Pass?

The trailer stated in the video is a 2019 Cougar 22rbs I would find it hard to believe its 8k which is over the trailers GVWR...its prob somewhere around 7k....I also find it hard to to believe getting 9mpg running at 4500rpms at 50mph
GWolfe
Explorer
Oct 11, 2019
FishOnOne wrote:
Impressive pull.... Now Chevy needs to dump that hideous front end and put a good looking one and it would be a good truck

The HDs are starting to grow on me, the Custom trim level specifically. Now the 1500s, I don't think I will ever like those.
mkirsch
Nomad II
Oct 11, 2019
wowens79 wrote:
I found this video tonight. Guy bought a 6.0 and was not happy with it pulling 8000lb tt over a pass in CO, and traded for the 2020 gasser, and pulled the same pass.

https://youtu.be/PVd7p91rBjc

There was something wrong with his old truck. He even mentioned having to pull off because it was getting hot.
Me_Again
Explorer III
Oct 11, 2019
Bionic Man wrote:
wowens79 wrote:
I found this video tonight. Guy bought a 6.0 and was not happy with it pulling 8000lb tt over a pass in CO, and traded for the 2020 gasser, and pulled the same pass.

https://youtu.be/PVd7p91rBjc

He’s claiming 9 MPG pulling a 8000 pound trailer over Rabbit Ears Pass?

What goes up comes back down.
FishOnOne
Nomad
Oct 11, 2019
Impressive pull.... Now Chevy needs to dump that hideous front end and put a good looking one and it would be a good truck
Bionic_Man
Explorer
Oct 11, 2019
wowens79 wrote:
I found this video tonight. Guy bought a 6.0 and was not happy with it pulling 8000lb tt over a pass in CO, and traded for the 2020 gasser, and pulled the same pass.

https://youtu.be/PVd7p91rBjc

He’s claiming 9 MPG pulling a 8000 pound trailer over Rabbit Ears Pass?