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Old 07-23-2013, 04:45 PM   #21
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Peak numbers dont tell the whole story its where it occurs. Ill take 385ft lbs at 3600rpms all day over 400 ft lbs at 4400 as an example.
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Old 07-23-2013, 04:52 PM   #22
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Tundra 381 hp and 401 lb-ft of torque
Current GM 6.2 403 hp 417 ft of torque
New 2014 GM 6.2 420 hp 450 of torque
Did I hear right in the new advertisement, that the new 6.2 gets as good if not better fuel mileage than the eco-boost Ford? I've owned both Chevys and Fords, and have had good luck with both, but that new 1500 has got to take the cake!
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Old 07-23-2013, 05:07 PM   #23
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I like my 415 HP & 785 ft/lb Torque @ 1800 RPM )))))))))))
Didn't know diesels were part of the thread.

Probably hard for some to believe, but some of us either don't like diesels, can't afford diesels or just don't want diesels. That's what makes the world go around. Not everyone has the same wants or desires.
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Old 07-23-2013, 05:43 PM   #24
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Tundra makes the 401 lb ft at 3500 rpm makes for very easy towing.
Yes indeed my Hemi needs almost another 1K rpm to make that number. So on paper they make the same torque but as you said easy towing
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Old 07-23-2013, 05:45 PM   #25
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Didn't know diesels were part of the thread.

Probably hard for some to believe, but some of us either don't like diesels, can't afford diesels or just don't want diesels. That's what makes the world go around. Not everyone has the same wants or desires.
They're not...notice I didn't mention the evil word "diesel" but was sharing posters enthusiasm for peak power at lower rpm's ,)

Now you've soiled this thread & brought the "D" word in the game!!! LOL!!!



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Old 07-23-2013, 10:17 PM   #27
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Didn't know diesels were part of the thread.

Probably hard for some to believe, but some of us either don't like diesels, can't afford diesels or just don't want diesels. That's what makes the world go around. Not everyone has the same wants or desires.
Couldn't agree more. I through the idea around but ended up with a tundra and could not be happier that I didn't get a diesel. My tundra straight rips with no issues pulling my toy hauler. Although its not very big it's not different than a diesel with a 12000lb fiver behind it doing the same.
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They're not...notice I didn't mention the evil word "diesel" but was sharing posters enthusiasm for peak power at lower rpm's ,)

Now you've soiled this thread & brought the "D" word in the game!!! LOL!!!
Your signature gave it away.
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Your signature gave it away.
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Couldn't agree more. I through the idea around but ended up with a tundra and could not be happier that I didn't get a diesel. My tundra straight rips with no issues pulling my toy hauler. Although its not very big it's not different than a diesel with a 12000lb fiver behind it doing the same.
If your Tundra rips w/ the toy hauler...then my diesel must be equivalent to the space shuttle towing my 12K 5'ver....sorry but there is a BIG difference, as Old Coot stated we're all having fun either way! ,)



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Enough about the stinking D's, this is a gasser thread.
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Old 07-24-2013, 06:35 AM   #32
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That's good news...I've always complained about the 6.0 being undersized for the GM pickup truck line, glad to hear the new 6.2 is going to offer some brute in the 1/2 ton truck line
I do miss the 1/2 ton's ride when unloaded...this new engine tech would get back in a GM 1500 for a DD!



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Did I hear right in the new advertisement, that the new 6.2 gets as good if not better fuel mileage than the eco-boost Ford? I've owned both Chevys and Fords, and have had good luck with both, but that new 1500 has got to take the cake!
Nope you heard wrong The 5.3 supposedly is better not the 6.2. Probably need a fuel tanker in tow with the 6.2.

A 5.3L EcoTec3 V-8 is standard for the 2014 Sierra Denali. It produces 355 horsepower and offers better EPA-estimated fuel economy (23 mpg highway on 2WD models) than any V-8 or turbocharged V-6 pickup on the market.
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If your Tundra rips w/ the toy hauler...then my diesel must be equivalent to the space shuttle towing my 12K 5'ver....sorry but there is a BIG difference, as Old Coot stated we're all having fun either way! ,)
Agreed, wether you like or need a diesel twice the torque at half the rpm is hard to argue with. Head up into elevation and the difference is even more pronounced. Just fact
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I test drove the 6.2 gm before buying the ecoboost. I chose Ford for reasons other than the engine. The 6.2 was by far the most fuel efficient and all the people I know with them say the same. Better than the eco and better than my 5.3. It is a nice engine. The 6.0 is the pig on fuel. I have never heard anyone towing with the 6.2, but it seems to be a beast.
p.s the eco pulls awesome also.
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BTW Dodge is stepping up the gasser game in 2014 as well 6.4 litre Hemi is standard .
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BTW Dodge is stepping up the gasser game in 2014 as well 6.4 litre Hemi is standard .
Actually it is an option over the std 5.7 Hemi.

The Ram truck brand will introduce what it says will be the largest displacement V-8 engine in the heavy-duty truck segment in its 2014 Ram 2500 HD. The new pickup, which has a starting MSRP of $30,695, including destination charge, can be equipped with an optional all-new, 6.4-liter Hemi V-8 that offers more power and torque than the current Ram 5.7-liter Hemi engine and adds $1,495 to the sticker price.
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Peak numbers dont tell the whole story its where it occurs. Ill take 385ft lbs at 3600rpms all day over 400 ft lbs at 4400 as an example.
Here is a map of the Ford engines with the silver GM 5.3 grafted in, which is Not bad- 355 hp/383 ft lbs/ 23 mpg hwy
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these graphs are good info. They were a big part of my decisionin in chosing the eco. It doesn't necessarily have the biggest numbers, but I wanted the power at low revs for pulling. And I have to say it does that. I towed my trailer with a combined truck and trailer of around 15000 lbs last week. I set the cruise at 100 km, 5th gear which was 2100 rpm and it just kept right on going without any downshifts. My 97 5.4 struggled to get 80-90 km last time I went there.
To the original question though, the GM 6.2 has an almost identical torque curve to the ford 6.2, so I think you will tow your trailer with no probs. You may need a few more revs though in the tough spots. If you have a six speed auto, you might need 4th gear, which I'm guessing might take you close to 2800-3000rpm. Still not an issue I don't think.
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