Towing with my new 2017 F250 CC gasser
Had my first trip pulling with my new F250 STX CC 6.2L 2wd gasser last week. Replaced my 2010 F250 XLT CC 5.4L 2wd. in Feb, the new truck is a pleasure to tow with. Pulled my 2015 KZ Sportsman 314B...
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TexBohunk wrote:kw/00 wrote:
Glad to read the report. There nothing wrong with owning a gas job, as i have a gm 6.0 and love it. The gas jobs are so reliable and easy to work on and maintain without spending a pile of money on it when it breaks. Question, how large of a difference between the power of the 5.4 verse the 6.2? I'm sure it's noticeable, just curios your thoughts of the towing differences. Got a friend that has the 5.4 and plans to step into the 6.2 ford if the towing is better, if not he's looking at the ram 6.4.
The 5.4 in my 2010 was rated 300hp and 365Tq. The new 6.2 is 385hp and 430Tq. It is a noticeable difference. When towing I noticed it doesn't lose speed as fast and doesn't have to downshift as soon as the 5.4 did. As far as leaving from a stop it leaves a little better, but the 5spd and 6spd have good 1st gears and both get moving quite well. Daily driving the power difference is day and night. First time I mashed the 6.2 to the floor I had the biggest grin on my face.
I can see that, and I'm thinking the grin is still there when towing as well! Thanks for answering the question, I was thinking there should be a difference. I will pass it along to my buddy, he is on the fence.
