Ford Super Duty 6.2 with 3.73 towing reviews

IdaD wrote:

Gdetrailer wrote:

WyoTraveler wrote:
I think the original post was by a RVer in NJ. I'm sure the 6.2 with the 3.73 would do a decent job on flat lands. Pretty much useless in the west mountain country.

Do YOU PERSONALLY OWN OR DRIVE A 6.2 with 3.73?

I HAVE towed in MOUNTAINS, VERMONT MOUNTAINS to be exact with the 5.4 with 3.73 combination.. I can HONESTLY AND CONFIDENTLY SAY that the 6.2 with 3.73 IS NOT "WORTHLESS" in the mountains.. Granted VTs mountains may not have the elevation of the "western" mountains but they do have some very steep and long grades..

I have not had the chance to try my 6.2 in Vermont mountains but my overall experience between how the 5.4 and the 6.2 act on other lesser mountains tells me it will be fine..

PA, W VA, VA, and NC also have some pretty good long steep grades.. So far my 6.2 with 3.73 handles that with ease compared to my old 5.4s with same gears..

Vermont mountains. :B

Elevation makes a big difference, especially when you're comparing a NA engine to a turbo engine. The rule of thumb for an NA engine is that you lose 3-4% per 1000 feet. No biggie at a couple thousand feet, but go to 6,000 or 8,000 and that starts to become a pretty big factor.

Not EVERYONE wants or needs to go 80 MPH up the side of a mountain..

The difference from 3.73 to 4.30 is about 14%.. For one that is not hauling for a living that 14% difference is not going to be all that noticeable even at 6,000-8,000 ft..

Might make a difference of running 55 instead of 65 up a mountain.. Not worth the worry in my book..