GM 6.2L Gas Engine for pulling?

The more power your have the less shifting. The farther you have to push the gas pedal down the more the tranny has to shift down. The 6.2 puts out monster numbers. Same as the new Ford Eco 3.5. Of course with more gears (8-10) you'll get more shifting. But the shifting will be less noticeable since the spacing is closer.

martinto wrote:
I have the 6.2 in my 2016 Sierra with MAX tow pkg, and 8 speed, rated to tow 11,700 lbs and 1870 lbs payload. I pull a loaded TT est. 7500 lbs, and went cross country 7300 miles out west and back. She was a pleasure to drive. Took on the Rockies 11000 ft passes with ease. The cruise control coupled with the 8 speed easily maintained 55 mph ascending, and controlled the descent. I usually ran a safe 63mph on the flats. Very pleased.

Good to hear, thanks for the info. I can't imagine what a 8 speed is like, not to mention the 10 speed they are talking about. Did you feel it was shifting all the time? If so, was it annoying or Ok and something you got used to?

I remember well, when we only had 2 and 3 speed automatics.

I have the 6.2 in my 2016 Sierra with MAX tow pkg, and 8 speed, rated to tow 11,700 lbs and 1870 lbs payload. I pull a loaded TT est. 7500 lbs, and went cross country 7300 miles out west and back. She was a pleasure to drive. Took on the Rockies 11000 ft passes with ease. The cruise control coupled with the 8 speed easily maintained 55 mph ascending, and controlled the descent. I usually ran a safe 63mph on the flats. Very pleased.

Ron3rd wrote:
Folks! The OP does not want another diesel! He's been there, done that. He's asking about gas options. He feels he tows too little to justify the diesel. I totally get it, and I'm a Cummins owner!

Correct, I fully understand a gas engine will not compare to my duramax for pulling ability. In fact, my diesel doesn't even know it has a trailer behind it. ;)

I am just thinking I pull so little, that a gas engine might be the better way to go for my needs. Thus the interest in others opinions.

Folks! The OP does not want another diesel! He's been there, done that. He's asking about gas options. He feels he tows too little to justify the diesel. I totally get it, and I'm a Cummins owner!

Bowti wrote:

rhagfo wrote:
Do you believe that a gas engine will get better pulling mileage than a diesel??

No, I am just wondering what those who have pulled with the 6.2L think about it.

By "low pulling mileage" you meant that you do not tow your trailer very far in a year, correct? The statement had nothing to do with fuel economy.

The 6.2l was upgraded in 2017, producing more torque at a lower rpm. From what I've been told, it's a night and day difference. The tranny was upgraded as well.

I think 0-60 and quarter mile are also real world times and stats. Did you look at the comparison?

I know people buy numbers for sure but they aren't everything. The fast lane truck on you tube puts all these trucks up against each other and test them hard. They test real world times and stats. The 6.0 gas seems to prove itself over and over again. I had 2 6.2 engines (in the same truck) and hated it for towing. One was a 07' and the other'09 so they were not the new style.

Samsonsworld wrote:
Power Torque
Ford 6.2L V8 385 hp @ 5,750 rpm 430 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm
GM 6.0L V8 360 hp @ 5,400 rpm 380 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
Ram 6.4L V8 410 hp @ 5,600 rpm 429 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm

Maybe Bowti should take a newly designed SuperDuty 6.2 for a test drive. The numbers... 385 hp/430 lb-ft @ 3,800 look good, and the engine/transmission a proven winner.

Jerry

Power Torque
Ford 6.2L V8 385 hp @ 5,750 rpm 430 lb-ft @ 3,800 rpm
GM 6.0L V8 360 hp @ 5,400 rpm 380 lb-ft @ 4,200 rpm
Ram 6.4L V8 410 hp @ 5,600 rpm 429 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm


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