GM is ramping up to pump out more 6.2 engines
Sorry don't have a link, but looks like GM is investing 160 million in Spring Hill to start pumping out 6.2 engines for trucks and suvs. High demand for these engines and interest from many tests of t...
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IDoMyOwnStunts wrote:patriotgrunt wrote:drittal wrote:patriotgrunt wrote:
You're right. Ecoboost is a fantastic engine that actually puts down more torque to the rear wheels than the 6.2. 3.5 EB 347 lbs@4150 compared to the 6.2s 336 lbs@4200. And it uses regular fuel with an iron block. See for youself:
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2016/01/whats-the-best-light-duty-truck-for-towing-2016-texas-truck-showdown.html
3.5l Ecoboost is aluminum block and heads. the only f150 engine option with iron block is the 2.7 ecoboost.
No wonder why Ford won't put in their HD lineup. It won't last either.
Oh please. :R It's been over 5 years since the engine was introduced. Where's the huge outcry about failures like the 6.0/6.4 had?
I want an HD truck for the suspension. I'm perfectly happy with my engine.
Why would Ford put the 3.5 Ecoboost on the SuperDuty? They make a fine 6.2 and 6.8 gas motors for the HD trucks.
Great MPG is not the objective of a HD Gas truck owner.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
