GM is ramping up to pump out more 6.2 engines

Some of the posts in this thread remind of a Taylor Swift song. "Haters gonna hate,hate,hate,hate" lol

RoyBell wrote:
The 6.2 is a hot rod engine requiring premium fuel. Much like the 6.4 from Dodge. The HD version of the 6.4 is detuned and rated for use with regular fuel. I don't see how the 6.2 detuned would even make sense when they have the 6.0 already out. They need more cubes imo to be an HD engine.

Why do they need more cubes? The 5.7 was in a many HD truck and did very well.

The 6.2 is a hot rod engine requiring premium fuel. Much like the 6.4 from Dodge. The HD version of the 6.4 is detuned and rated for use with regular fuel. I don't see how the 6.2 detuned would even make sense when they have the 6.0 already out. They need more cubes imo to be an HD engine.

kw/00 wrote:
I thought the 6.0 started out as a true truck engine in 1999, I'm sure other versions have been created with aluminum blocks, I could be wrong though. They can improve the current 6.0 for trucks and boost power once more with adding direct injection and some other mods. I think that's what GM will do, the 350 was around from 69-2000 plus... So I can see the 6.0 getting some upgrades and still staying the the HD lineup. It seems to be the engine that has been proven over and over again... Glad I got one.

I agree. 6.0 is a good motor and built very durable. If they can bump up the numbers using DI then that's what they should do considering the great reputation that engine has.

kw/00 wrote:
I thought the 6.0 started out as a true truck engine in 1999

Correct.... Plus it had cast iron heads.

I thought the 6.0 started out as a true truck engine in 1999, I'm sure other versions have been created with aluminum blocks, I could be wrong though. They can improve the current 6.0 for trucks and boost power once more with adding direct injection and some other mods. I think that's what GM will do, the 350 was around from 69-2000 plus... So I can see the 6.0 getting some upgrades and still staying the the HD lineup. It seems to be the engine that has been proven over and over again... Glad I got one.

What do all the HD gas motors have in common?

Iron Block.

The 5.7 hemi and the 6.2 are also derated compared to their 150/1500 counterparts.

If they can keep that power cool in a heavy duty setting there is no reason why it won't be up to the task. The 6.0 started out in the Caddys I believe. The 6.2 has a lot of miles under its belt already also.

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.

martinto wrote:
I don't see the 6.2 in the 3/4 ton. The Duramax D. fills that bill. Patriotgrunt is right though...the 6.2 doesn't do work...it hardly works at all towing within its specs!

Just as long as we define specs. Two mocha lattes, three pairs of pumps, some shirts from Macy's, and a pair of pants from Bloomingdales. Maybe a bedcover to prevent dirt from getting in the bed but be careful with passenger weight to not exceed the GCWR.