MFL wrote:
You seem to have already convinced yourself, that you'd be happy with a gas engine, so I say go for it!!
Hello. I am just doing research. The 2020 6.4L HEMI puts out north of 400HP and 400+ lb-feet of torque. The new 7.3L Ford gasser puts out even more. They are both mated to better transmissions (8 and 10 sp respectively). Their towing capacities and payloads are both higher than my 2016 diesel powerstroke. Gas costs less, it is easier to find. the engines are cheaper to maintain ($60 oil change vs $150+) and there is no $10K premium for a diesel engine. Gas engines are also simpler and less cluttered and there are no special DEF fluids, emissions standards, no turbo issues, no soot to re-burn.
But, if I came here and you told me that a new gasser such as above would not be sufficient to tow 11,000 lbs with about 2500 lbs on gooseneck hitch payload, I am willing to listen. Even with all the issues on my powerstroke, I am still partial to the truck. But on the other hand, I don't want to be a slave to a mantra (like diesels are so much more reliable or better for towing) if the mantra doesn't apply to me (anymore). I am just curious what people's experiences are - I was hoping to get someone with the actual experience of going from a diesel back to a gasser....
Thank you!
