As a owner of a 17 HC with 6.2L it is an animal, no issues, but keeping good oil in them and filter is the key. Don't follow what the book says. Glad to see your review on the big motor. The sound from it is music to my ears. Cheers Alex
@@clevejasonI was using Amsoil Signature series and there filter up until a year ago, since new, but switched because I couldn't justify the cost anymore. Pennzoil is a top tier oil and works great. Try it.
I towed a 20x8 trailer packed with all my stuff from California to Oregon up Shasta up Medford with ZERO problems. Only thing I noticed was going up hill for more than 10 mins I noticed the trans and Coolant temp SLIGHTLY went up but nothing beyond that. Amazing truck IMO
That’s towing a decent amount of weight but not much wind resistance. I’d like to see it tow a travel trailer of the same weight. Just found your channel and I dig it btw 👍
I really like my 6.2l Refreshed Trail Boss towing. It is a shame GM didn't allow Max tow on my truck. I had an 18' LTZ 6.2L and I was hooked on the 6.2L.
@TheGettyAdventures I’m curious about your thoughts on everyday use and value. Trucks have gotten so expensive… what’s your pic for the occasional hauler, rarely tow, daily driver, bang for the buck truck?
Those LS 6.2s were awesome and even better since they left the AFM out of them. A shame they threw it and it's more complicated replacement, DFM, into the LT based 6.2.
I don’t think the rear end size matters under 9k as much as you would think, one thing that makes rear end gear ratio less critical is the fact you have 10 gears with the diesel, I opted for the trail boss because I don’t pull over 9k, I have pulled 5k across the country and it did fine even holding 67 miles per hour the whole climb up towards Eisenhower tunnel, I do not plan on pulling a fifth wheel due to the 1600 pound weight capacity on the truck itself. But I felt like I wouldn’t need the lower gear rear end. To each and their own, and I would defined opt for the lower gear ratio if I pulled heavy every day, but for what I do it wouldn’t make a difference which rear end it had.
I have the 2013 6.2 .max towing and 3.73 rear, don't want anything lower in gears and yes I tow , 3 horse trailer ,no issues even in our Colorado mtns.
@TheGettyAdventures MPG was close. 6.2 recommends premium fuel. 3.5 recommends when towing. So the big question, since fuel grade impacts both mpg and cost per mile, was this 6.2 running premium fuel at the time of testing? And, was the 3.5 running premium fuel for the previous test? Thanks.
The transmissions are the same because they were co-developed by both Ford and GM. I'm sure both companies change parts to utilize the powerband in each engine.
Love the videos, we own a Ram 2022 1500 classic, ceramic grey and black beauty and we towed all summer long here in Manitoba and camped, over loaded it with the family of 5 and as much fire wood and bikes as we could, towed a 21foot trailer and it was no problem at all, we also camped with less than 5 frequently and it handled even better, we also took the beauty all the way to Calgary and Banff which was so, so, beautiful, we got towed with no Damage in calgary visiting my brother lol, and made it home safely. If we can ever afford a bigger trailer we would upgrade to a 2500, the GMCs are so nice, designed beautifully, but the Ram is my Jam. With the kids getting older I imagine this Classic will be the forever truck though, they stop making them this year, electric push in every brand. Great video
Great video! Honestly, so torn what to get on a new 1/2 ton truck these days. Had them all... GM lifters, cam & afm failures, Fords cam phasors.. cam followers.. and direct injection carbon issues. Ram afm issues too. What's the answer?! Dealers under warranty (any brand), here in midwest where I am, can't fix it either. Lol..
The Phasers have not been an issue on the 3.5L ecoboost since late 2019 when they updated the design. carbon was never really an issue, and is definitely not an issue for 2017+ Ecoboosts which have both port and direct injection. I have a 2014 Ecoboost and at 105k miles the valves were very clean.
Are these engines safe from lifter failure if they don't have the auto stop and DFM option on them. I'm looking at a Silverado and the previous owner ordered the truck and paid 2495 to have it taken off. Great video by the way! Keep them coming.
Hey. Just bought a ‘24 6.2L Silverado after watching many of your videos and I am loving it. Going to be towing a cargo trailer from Ontario out to Fredericton next week. Would love to come and say hi and shake your hand.
I had an 18 F150 with 5.0 and 3.55 gears. I now have a 22 F150 3.5 Max Tow with 3.55 gears. Low end torque on the 3.5 is unreal even with a trailer, pulls it effortlessly. My 5.0, like you said with a 16ft trailer and RZR Turbo seemed like it took forever to get going. I also didn’t like listening to it when towing but that’s just me. My 3.5 is quite and pulls that same load easily. As far as gas mileage the 5.0 was better, also seemed to pull harder unloaded at Interstate speeds, my 3.5 is horrible and I try to stay out of the boost🤷🏻♂️. If I had to buy another it would be the 3.5 for how I use it, actually probably the Powerboost.
For really heavy towing the 36 gallon tank isn't all that great either. 125L from Huntsville to London, ON. Mind that's a 33ft Fifthwheel and a 3000lb Tandem 5x12 utility trailer. 22.9l/100km average.
@Polo08816 yeah but it doesn't hold a candle to the 48gal tank in the Super Duty with the 6.7. My 2019 got 17.6l/100km and the 2020 was better at 17.2l/100km. The 2019 was almost 1000km towing. The worst tank not towing was 1700km, best was 1850km(under 10l/100km)
Consider me old school, I would rather take the largest displacement non turbo gas engine over a small boosted gas engine doing the same job. IMHO a big straight 6 diesel with a turbo turning low rpm's is great for the heavy haul rigs on the road, small displacement gas boosted engines have to be stressed more heavily to do the same work as their larger displacement brothers.
You aren't wrong. The diesel turbos aren't spun as quick, but some of them are regularly pushing 30-40lbs of boost. I personally like a good N/A gas engine but the turbos do add some nice power.
It’s really weird Chevy only offers a 3.23 rear end in their trucks nowadays, yeah the 10 speed helps but when your locked in overdrive or in your 1:1 gear the extra rpm’s help a lot
I just made the trip from North Bay to London with my 3.5 EB. I pulled my 33ft Fifth wheel and a tandem 6 x 12 utility trailer. All together, the three units weighed 18,450lbs(MTO scale weight) There is significant wind resistance(fifth wheel) and the fact that there are 6 axles. My average fuel economy was 22.9l/100km/h at 103km/h. She pulled every hill fine, lowest gear was 6th and NEVER spun over 3800rpm. 3.55 axle makes a bit of difference from the 3.5 w/ 3.31 you tested. 500lbft@3100 will ALWAYS pull better than 460@4100. The fact that the 3.5 has 450lbft@2000(90% of the peak torque at 2000rpm) means it will perform better all the way down until it starts losing output(under 1800rpm). Other than the lighter duty cycle, I would take the 3.5 over the 7.3, which is far better than the 6.2/6.6 for pulling ability. There hasn't been a Gas V8 that has impressed me in more than 20 years. Everything out lately is adapted from cars(except 7.3) and the high peak rpm is why I don't care for any gas V8s
@camclarke9952 lol all the talk about lifter issues for many generations of 5.3/6.2, makes absolute sense(totally the best, longest lasting). One thing about GM is the stellar quality since the GMT 900 trucks. It doesn't matter what brand it on the front they are all junk. Just some are junk sooner than others(Ram is first on this list) of all the people I know with a ram(25 people) only 6 have no issues. 10 have traded in within a year 7 have moved to something else. The other 2 just deal with the shit or play dumb about it. I don't personally know anyone that is happy with their GM truck. They all are lying about its ok or they are just dumb. Two guys fist fighting over whose truck was better. 2013 silverado cc w/5.3 or 2013 Sierra cc w/5.3. Idiots. I a few friends with 2012-15 EB no issues over 250k. A few coworkers with phaser issues(admitted to long oil change intervals) I gave. Fair chance to all three manufactures in 2019 when I dropped $100k on a pickup, GM and Ram just didn't meet the standards.
18.4k behind a 1/2 ton??? Doesn't matter how much towing power the vehicle has, the truck is just too small and too light to be able to safely control that weight. That's minimum 3/4 ton weight safely.
@matthowell7380 18.4k gross. That's within the 19300lb GCWR. That 3.5 would be crying if there was 15k behind it(let alone 18.4k). Also the second trailer adds to the gross combined of the trailer, 250lb hitch weight(second trailer) only took 100lbs off the pinweight(fifth wheel) in the bed. I was legal on all axles, so there no issue there. It was stable all the way up to 130km/h(80mph). It's all about balance, over loading an axle is bad, under-loading is worse(sway inducing). I have towed these trailers with my 1ton Super Duty and the only real advantage is the 1050lbft(zero downshifting) and the fuel economy. This F150 did far better than I expected it to do(compared the 2016 I had before it)
DOD AFM on my 2014 5.3l's weak link causes alot of carbon build up on the backside of the intake valve. The Direct Injection helps with efficiency and power but if it's at the cost of carbon lifter failure, not sure if the AFM makes the fuel efficiency gain worth the squeeze. I believe Ford had the same issue but quickly redesigned their engines to add an additional injector behind the valve that only sprays on every third or forth stroke. This washes away the carbon and keeps the valve seats clean. I love the 6.2l!.....currently at 245,000 miles on a 2008 Escalade ESV and it still runs fantastic. Great info on the piston oil injector which keeps the piston cooler...hood stuff! My question is, will the new re-engineered 6.2l hold up similarly to the 08-12's? DOD Delete with an oil catch can save the lifters?
When i bought my 2019 f250 i did a 100 loop with my 16 foot enclosed trailer with my chevy spark in it. I did the same loop with my '07 f150 with the 5.4. F250 with 6.2L and 4.30s and F150 with 5.4 and 3.73s. End result was less than a dollars worth of fuel. However, the f250 was substantially more comfortable towing. No blowing around when semis passed and no tongue bouncing. Unloaded the f150 was around 16-18 mpg average and my f250 is around 13-14mpg. The f150 definitely more comfy going down the road.
I will take the chances with turbos over the cylinder deactivation any day. I absolutely hate, HATE cylinder deactivation. It is an abomination that should’ve never been introduced into any v8.
@@GettysGarage The Ford has cam phaser problems with some parts being backordered and also is not easy to work on compared to GM trucks even with cylinder deactivation (In Qatar they were popular unlike F 150s).
I think GM got rid of the cylinder deactivation on the 5.3L v8? Pretty sure the 5.3L is time tested and true and widely regarded as bullet proof. My dad has 300,000 on his. I get it, we want to have better numbers than the Ford guys but at the day it's a still a half ton. If you're pulling 10,000 pounds on a regular basis you should probably just step up to the HD. 99% of these half tons on the road are used as daily drivers and never tow or haul much of anything.
If GM would get rid of the DFM I would get a new 1500 today! As far as I know Range Technology doesn't support the new GM models. And of course, put a catch-can on for the DI. No DFM on the 6.6 gas so I'm leaning towards a HD. Love the vids 👍
The 6.2L is not available with a front bench crew cab. I have 4 kids so need the front bench. The Ecoboost is available in that cab config, and can be gotten in a cheaper trim level.
I have owned more than one 6.2l. The quickest one i had was my 2014 with 3.73 gears. It was literally a Corvette with a truck bed. The AFM problems and the junk transmission soured what is otherwise a pretty good package. I can honestly say i enjoyed towing with my 19 RAM a lot more. The self leveling air suspension, the Hemi and the best transmission in the class coupled with 3.92 gears made it a fantastic tow vehicle. Sure the 6.2 make more power but the Hemi makes plenty, and with the 3.92's it had plenty of grunt.
The issue with the GM V8's is the lifters with that dynamic fuel management junk. I'd never get a GM V8 with that junk. Either I'd delete it or get a diesel. I have a 3.0 Duramax Silverado and I am a HUGE fan of that engine.
you know I have nothing bad to say about the 3L, wonderful engine. the 6.2L is probably a better towing engine in terms of performance. but If I was personally going to buy a GM truck it would have a 3L in it.
Just lemon lawed my 3L, had a constant decelerating code popping up, had 6.4k miles. Gms fix was to give me a new motor. Declined and asked for a new truck. Can’t decide between 5.3 or 6.2 but hate hearing about lifter issues. Might just get a ford
@@jakedomshoots Cam phaser issues can occur and parts have been backordered in some cases. Would recommend you look at a GMT800 HD if you are worried about the lifters. Wait until 2025 or 2026, when the 6th gen V8 should come out.
You aren't wrong. I don't know why the 5L was that quick, perhaps because that top end power is awesome. Maybe it caught the GM in a weird gearing at my speeds. But I can say first hand the 6.2L pulls better then the 5L.
@TheGettyAdventures I'm sure the 6.2 has way better mid range, which makes towing nicer, but still shows how much top end power the 5.0 has which is insane
The 6.2 took too long to kick down. Its a GM trans tuning thing in the 10 spds. He hits the pedal, the clock is running, trans has to make up its mind.
I would not recommend going over max towing ability on the 3.5 ecoboost. It will destroy itself. My neighbor has a 2020 F150 with the 3.5 motor, he tried to pull a steep hill pulling an excavator and wiped out the main bearings. The bigger 6.2 is a much stronger setup for towing.
I have a 2017 Expedition, 3.5l ecoboost twin turbo with a 3.73 rear end. Stock setup. The truck screams. Not pulling, at 80mph…I get just under 19mpg…..turns 2000 rpm. Looking at a 6.2l yukon/tahoe……love the gm trucks look…….just not sure about it yet. I dont tow.
Had a 2019 AT4 with the 6.2 22,000 miles Trans rough shifted and it ran hot when towing a 5,000 lb load for longer than 30 minutes Went to Duramax 2500 night and day
The issue with the 6.2 is GM only puts it in high trim line expensive trucks , the 3.5 ecoboost is available in all trim levels and dealers stock lots of them ,GM pushed me into a 3.5 ecoboost by giving me no engine choice in a 2LT , 6.2s are unicorns, one out of 30 GM trucks have them . The 6.2 is great when it’s not eating lifters , but it’s no match for either the 3.5 or powerboost towing, strong yes but still not as effortless as an ecoboost.
I couldn’t agree more!!!!!! I currently own a 2022 6.2L Trail Boss. I only bought this because I just totaled my 2020 F150. So far I like the Trail Boss better but it still can’t over take a 3.5ecoboost!! But like I said, so far I like this 6.2L trail boss better in every way.
Thinking about getting a 2020 gmc sierra Denali 6.2. I need something that can tow my cars and also my dump trailer with no problem.. should I go with the 2020 6.2???
Enjoy your expert opinions. EB is stronger. GM doesn't have a permanent fix for the lifter problem. So we can't say the 6.2 being more simple is more reliable. 6.2 sounds great. Fuel economy towing is always disappointing with the turbo engines. Without a load the EB gets better milage. 6.2 requires premium fuel too. Not EB.
@@wisco1225 the lifter issue is much more widespread. When my 2020 silverado blew up there was multiple trucks with blown lifters. All low miles. The 3.5 doesnt have the best timing and phasers but doing good oil changes it lasts for a while. There’s a difference
Believe premium is recommended for the EB for towing otherwise you won’t get full power. But yes, regular fuel when not towing will definitely be a cheaper fill up
Ford has fixed the cam phaser problem. And yes regular oil changes on older engines is key. Friend has over 200k on his with no problems. My neighbor's Yukon 6.2 was in shop with 5k, new lifters. Not scientific but class action lawsuite against GM says enough. The GMC looks great but if I bought a GMC I think I'd buy the 3.0 Duramax.
Almost purchased a 2022 GMC Sierra Denali standard bed 4x4 with the 6.2L. Loved the performance but the premium fuel and uncomfortable seats killed it for me.
@@orion000right ? After a long day working outside getting in my 6.2 high country it’s hard not to fall asleep on the way home. Being in the trades and around hundreds of different trucks then driving all of the big 3 compared models the Chevy high country rides so damn good it’s so damn comfortable so much tech inside it’s a neck breaker of a truck cleaned up and it has a motor that’s been made for it seems a hundred years (minus the epa and bs new tech they have to add) and barks at you when stand on the skinny peddle
Excellent video Alex. My dream machine is a minty 8.1 Suburban w/ 4.10 gear, tows 12k. That's a rare bird. No turbo gaser for me. Does the 6.2 have the cylinder deactivation? There's no substitute for displacement ! btw, Alex, what is the spot on your cheek? Hope nothing is wrong... The Getty Adventures Rules.
lol spot of my cheek is a little bit of grease! I saw that editing and was like of course I'd have to have grease on my face this whole video. and yes the 6.2L and cylinder deactivation unfortunately, can't seem to get away from it these days!
@@GettysGarage If you take care of it, I heard some 6.2s have hit 250k+ miles, some 300k+ miles as well. I would not be surprised if there were more with higher miles as most owners are not on the Internet.
And no body is talking about longevity because when you put turbo’s on a small motor means they won’t last as long as a motor with just fuel injected motor so for the long haul the V8 will last a lot longer .
I really am trying to get the Tundra on the channel. I have a very easy time getting ford, ram and gm trucks but a hard time getting anything else. but hopefully soon!
GM's cruise control sucks when it comes to towing, deceleration going up grades is far too much and it takes forever to upshift when it reaches speed. That's what i hate about using cruise control when towing, and it tends to bounce around gears more than it should.
On the GM build & price tool you can't have the Z71 off road package AND your choice of the 3.42 or 3.72 gears. With Ford I can build the FX4 package and a 3.73 rear end.
No direct injection for me, especially in a truck. Eco boost is dual injection so no carbon build up. Eco boosts have long shown their reliably. Class action lawsuits against gm for the crap motors burning oil, blowing lifters among other things. Mostly in the half tons with cylinder deactivation, direct injection and auto stop start. Recipe for absolute disaster
Class action lawsuits will not move GM at all, especially when the owners who are not on the internet do not complain. Where I am in Qatar, GM trucks were more popular than F 150s even though they had the DoD system.
I’ve got an 18 Denali with the 6.2 and I swapped in 3.73 gears. I’ve done everything to kill the mpg-gears, leveling kit, bigger tires and recently a new stage 1 cam after the dod thing ate the stock cam. Now with 50%E it makes 485rwhp and towing the enclosed trailer with my zl1 at 65mph it still gets 15mpg. Hoping to get to the drag strip in the next month but I’d guess low 13’s.
You also are to mention that you're supposed to run premium fuel in that 6.2 L which means cost a lot more per gallon then the 3.5 L EcoBoost considering the EcoBoost can run on 87 and still have power
New tundras are blowing motors at 10k miles because of how they machined the blocks they left burrs in the block and metal flakes are breaking loose and destroying the engines...i read an article where a brand new tundra was on its 3rd engine already at 30k miles.
Having owned a 3.5 EB in an f150 that was set up for max tow capacity and a f250 with the 6.2 gas, I can say that the 6.2 is overall a better towing engine. The EB is faster and stays in the lower RPMs on the hills, making it feel effortless akin to my 6.7 powerstroke, but the extra 2 cylinders and displacement equal about 1mpg better fuel economy and way better engine braking. This comparison is based on towing a 34’ 9000# travel trailer between NW Washington state and northern Idaho multiple times with each truck. The big advantage of the EB is unloaded fuel economy. I’m a ford guy, but the GM 6.2 makes a lot of sense for someone who tows a lot. If only the AFM and transmission failures weren’t so common.
Dumbest comparison ever. Your f250 towed better because it’s a 250. Even so, absolutely means nothing when comparing it to a 6.2 from a different manufacturer. Not even apples to oranges you’re comparing apples to bricks
As a die hard GM fanboy I ended up in a 3.5 eb after a long search, tons of research. Cars/trucks were my life. I had to eat a lot of crow when I went Ford, but I didn’t care after driving one, and really didn’t care after towing. My trailer setup is 11,000lbs and after some suspension mods the 3.5 eats it up like a duramax. I’ve also never dipped into the single digits even towing that heavy, usually hangs around 11. There’s a reason the big diesels use turbos to get such a good flat torque curve. If you tow in a half ton, the 3.5 is the answer, period. 6.2 is a distant second. If I wanted a sporty city truck the 6.2 would be my pick over the 5.0, however.
I disagree. The 6.2 RPM’s are a lot higher, consistently. More revolutions equals more wear. Although the turbo engine may have more load on the internals….
I know… I know… all you haters will speak. Would love for you to test a Nissan Titan XD with 9 speed. I know there are sun setting production end of 2024, but I am curious of your impression. I think you would be surprised. Axle ratio in that is 4.083.
Interesting that you talk about the towing prowess of this engine. Why doesn’t GMc use this engine in the HD GM makes me cringe wit here decisions sometimes
the HD trucks have the big 6.6 motor with about the same power that being said bigger motor same power its made for everyday towing and work. Most people towing something every single day don’t get a half ton truck.
6.2L comes with AFM and unnecessarily high trim levels and therefore more $$$. Why not just get a 6.6 and mid level trim at that $$ and go without the AFM
You should of use a slt with the 6.2 it's not a lifted truck and don't have does off road tires and suspension I owned both trucks and the slt was way better for towing than the at4 better fuel economy and truck was just better grounded for towing
Were you running 93 premium gas? It makes a difference. I have a 2021 GMC AT4 with the 6.2L. I added a CAI, canned tune, and custom installed exhaust. I feed it 91 octane with Lucas octane booster (no ethanol). The truck roars and will vaporize the rear tires. It is way more peppy vs stock esp when NOT using regular unleaded gasoline/no tweaks. One quick 1/2 ton pickup truck with the 6.2L
Power wagon is a weird one. It's an HD truck but isn't rates to two HD figures. I thought it would be cool to compare it to the 1500's to see how it would do
I have the 6.2 suburban and I think it's great. I would not want a turbo in a smaller engine because I know the power that will make it last longer using that smaller engine and turbo will not take the long term pressure this 6.2 will make. I think I could easily get 200,000 miles on my 6.2 vs the turbo engine life span.
ya It literally has the worse fuel mileage of any truck I've tested. I feel like my 6.4L Hemi would get better mileage then the ecoboost towing. wicked power but terrible MPG's
I really want to see this towing loop with the 3.0 duramax !!!
As a owner of a 17 HC with 6.2L it is an animal, no issues, but keeping good oil in them and filter is the key. Don't follow what the book says. Glad to see your review on the big motor. The sound from it is music to my ears. Cheers Alex
I really enjoyed towing with it. Sounds awesome and the power is legit 👌
What oil and filter do you recommend
@@clevejason I'm using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum with WIX EP.
@@anthonymacneil2279 thank you. I’ve been using Amsoil off and on for many years so I’ll have to give this a try
@@clevejasonI was using Amsoil Signature series and there filter up until a year ago, since new, but switched because I couldn't justify the cost anymore. Pennzoil is a top tier oil and works great. Try it.
Fun fact: Ford and GM 10 speeds are the same. It's the same transmision and it has been developed with a colaboration of Ford and GM toghether.
I towed a 20x8 trailer packed with all my stuff from California to Oregon up Shasta up Medford with ZERO problems. Only thing I noticed was going up hill for more than 10 mins I noticed the trans and Coolant temp SLIGHTLY went up but nothing beyond that.
Amazing truck IMO
That’s towing a decent amount of weight but not much wind resistance. I’d like to see it tow a travel trailer of the same weight. Just found your channel and I dig it btw 👍
I really like my 6.2l Refreshed Trail Boss towing. It is a shame GM didn't allow Max tow on my truck. I had an 18' LTZ 6.2L and I was hooked on the 6.2L.
Yes I know It's not a Chevy but we all know the Seirra and the Silverado are the same trucks right 😉
@TheGettyAdventures I’m curious about your thoughts on everyday use and value. Trucks have gotten so expensive… what’s your pic for the occasional hauler, rarely tow, daily driver, bang for the buck truck?
There really hasn’t been any meaningful difference between Chevy and GMC trucks since GMC stopped using their own engines.
Just the trim.
Well GMC = Generically Made Chevy
Yes but I like the trim the GMC has, my last vehicle so I got what I wanted this time other than what I needed.
I have a 2013 Chevy Silverado with 6.2 with 209000 miles use for towing is a beast no problems had it for almost 6 years
Those LS 6.2s were awesome and even better since they left the AFM out of them. A shame they threw it and it's more complicated replacement, DFM, into the LT based 6.2.
@@mattbots1 If the EPA and the Government were not involved they would have removed it by now. Blame the push to EVS.
Awesome can it pull a skid steer that's 10,000 pds
I have a 2019 Silverado with the 6.2 and I love how it tows. I have the max trailering package, so the 3.42 rear end. Great truck.
I have a 2017 5.3 with max trailer package. It has 3:73 axle ratio.
I imagine that rig pulls really nice with the max trailering package!
Love my 6.2 L only regret is not having the max trailering package on it 🤦🏻♂️
I don’t think the rear end size matters under 9k as much as you would think, one thing that makes rear end gear ratio less critical is the fact you have 10 gears with the diesel, I opted for the trail boss because I don’t pull over 9k, I have pulled 5k across the country and it did fine even holding 67 miles per hour the whole climb up towards Eisenhower tunnel, I do not plan on pulling a fifth wheel due to the 1600 pound weight capacity on the truck itself. But I felt like I wouldn’t need the lower gear rear end. To each and their own, and I would defined opt for the lower gear ratio if I pulled heavy every day, but for what I do it wouldn’t make a difference which rear end it had.
I have the 2013 6.2 .max towing and 3.73 rear, don't want anything lower in gears and yes I tow , 3 horse trailer ,no issues even in our Colorado mtns.
@TheGettyAdventures
MPG was close. 6.2 recommends premium fuel. 3.5 recommends when towing. So the big question, since fuel grade impacts both mpg and cost per mile, was this 6.2 running premium fuel at the time of testing? And, was the 3.5 running premium fuel for the previous test? Thanks.
Great video. Excellent job. My question. Does your friend /owner of AT4/6.2l run 91 premium in his truck or are you running 87 octane?
Love to know this as well.
To make max power the 6.2 needs premium fuel.
The transmissions are the same because they were co-developed by both Ford and GM. I'm sure both companies change parts to utilize the powerband in each engine.
Love the videos, we own a Ram 2022 1500 classic, ceramic grey and black beauty and we towed all summer long here in Manitoba and camped, over loaded it with the family of 5 and as much fire wood and bikes as we could, towed a 21foot trailer and it was no problem at all, we also camped with less than 5 frequently and it handled even better, we also took the beauty all the way to Calgary and Banff which was so, so, beautiful, we got towed with no Damage in calgary visiting my brother lol, and made it home safely.
If we can ever afford a bigger trailer we would upgrade to a 2500, the GMCs are so nice, designed beautifully, but the Ram is my Jam.
With the kids getting older I imagine this Classic will be the forever truck though, they stop making them this year, electric push in every brand.
Great video
Great video! Honestly, so torn what to get on a new 1/2 ton truck these days. Had them all... GM lifters, cam & afm failures, Fords cam phasors.. cam followers.. and direct injection carbon issues. Ram afm issues too. What's the answer?! Dealers under warranty (any brand), here in midwest where I am, can't fix it either. Lol..
I really like the 5L from ford. not perfect but I think it's a very solid engine.
The Phasers have not been an issue on the 3.5L ecoboost since late 2019 when they updated the design. carbon was never really an issue, and is definitely not an issue for 2017+ Ecoboosts which have both port and direct injection. I have a 2014 Ecoboost and at 105k miles the valves were very clean.
@@Jay-me7gw I have heard horror stories of backordered parts from Ford with regards to the cam phasers.
Are these engines safe from lifter failure if they don't have the auto stop and DFM option on them. I'm looking at a Silverado and the previous owner ordered the truck and paid 2495 to have it taken off. Great video by the way! Keep them coming.
Hey. Just bought a ‘24 6.2L Silverado after watching many of your videos and I am loving it. Going to be towing a cargo trailer from Ontario out to Fredericton next week. Would love to come and say hi and shake your hand.
Can you do a review on both the 62 Max Towing and the 3.0 Duramax Max Towing
I had an 18 F150 with 5.0 and 3.55 gears. I now have a 22 F150 3.5 Max Tow with 3.55 gears. Low end torque on the 3.5 is unreal even with a trailer, pulls it effortlessly. My 5.0, like you said with a 16ft trailer and RZR Turbo seemed like it took forever to get going. I also didn’t like listening to it when towing but that’s just me. My 3.5 is quite and pulls that same load easily. As far as gas mileage the 5.0 was better, also seemed to pull harder unloaded at Interstate speeds, my 3.5 is horrible and I try to stay out of the boost🤷🏻♂️. If I had to buy another it would be the 3.5 for how I use it, actually probably the Powerboost.
The 24 gallon fuel tank is a huge disadvantage compared to Fords optional 36 gallon.
For really heavy towing the 36 gallon tank isn't all that great either. 125L from Huntsville to London, ON. Mind that's a 33ft Fifthwheel and a 3000lb Tandem 5x12 utility trailer. 22.9l/100km average.
@@jnk26 Still better than having to stop every 200 miles versus 300 miles.
@Polo08816 yeah but it doesn't hold a candle to the 48gal tank in the Super Duty with the 6.7. My 2019 got 17.6l/100km and the 2020 was better at 17.2l/100km. The 2019 was almost 1000km towing. The worst tank not towing was 1700km, best was 1850km(under 10l/100km)
When towing 100% agree.
The GM V8s have the best sounding exhausts, in my opinion.
Consider me old school, I would rather take the largest displacement non turbo gas engine over a small boosted gas engine doing the same job. IMHO a big straight 6 diesel with a turbo turning low rpm's is great for the heavy haul rigs on the road, small displacement gas boosted engines have to be stressed more heavily to do the same work as their larger displacement brothers.
You aren't wrong. The diesel turbos aren't spun as quick, but some of them are regularly pushing 30-40lbs of boost. I personally like a good N/A gas engine but the turbos do add some nice power.
Ya but the 91 octane requires way more $$ at each fill-up.
@@daveallen7767you HAVE to use premium in the 6.2, you can run regular in the economist though.
It’s really weird Chevy only offers a 3.23 rear end in their trucks nowadays, yeah the 10 speed helps but when your locked in overdrive or in your 1:1 gear the extra rpm’s help a lot
I just made the trip from North Bay to London with my 3.5 EB. I pulled my 33ft Fifth wheel and a tandem 6 x 12 utility trailer. All together, the three units weighed 18,450lbs(MTO scale weight) There is significant wind resistance(fifth wheel) and the fact that there are 6 axles. My average fuel economy was 22.9l/100km/h at 103km/h. She pulled every hill fine, lowest gear was 6th and NEVER spun over 3800rpm. 3.55 axle makes a bit of difference from the 3.5 w/ 3.31 you tested. 500lbft@3100 will ALWAYS pull better than 460@4100. The fact that the 3.5 has 450lbft@2000(90% of the peak torque at 2000rpm) means it will perform better all the way down until it starts losing output(under 1800rpm). Other than the lighter duty cycle, I would take the 3.5 over the 7.3, which is far better than the 6.2/6.6 for pulling ability. There hasn't been a Gas V8 that has impressed me in more than 20 years. Everything out lately is adapted from cars(except 7.3) and the high peak rpm is why I don't care for any gas V8s
6.2 is far superior to the ecopuff,and will outlast it by years.
@camclarke9952 lol all the talk about lifter issues for many generations of 5.3/6.2, makes absolute sense(totally the best, longest lasting). One thing about GM is the stellar quality since the GMT 900 trucks. It doesn't matter what brand it on the front they are all junk. Just some are junk sooner than others(Ram is first on this list) of all the people I know with a ram(25 people) only 6 have no issues. 10 have traded in within a year 7 have moved to something else. The other 2 just deal with the shit or play dumb about it. I don't personally know anyone that is happy with their GM truck. They all are lying about its ok or they are just dumb. Two guys fist fighting over whose truck was better. 2013 silverado cc w/5.3 or 2013 Sierra cc w/5.3. Idiots. I a few friends with 2012-15 EB no issues over 250k. A few coworkers with phaser issues(admitted to long oil change intervals) I gave. Fair chance to all three manufactures in 2019 when I dropped $100k on a pickup, GM and Ram just didn't meet the standards.
@camclarke9952
Yeah sure.
Mine didn't
POS with multiple lifter/pushrod failures among other issues.
Lifter issue still isn't fixed by GM.
18.4k behind a 1/2 ton??? Doesn't matter how much towing power the vehicle has, the truck is just too small and too light to be able to safely control that weight. That's minimum 3/4 ton weight safely.
@matthowell7380 18.4k gross. That's within the 19300lb GCWR. That 3.5 would be crying if there was 15k behind it(let alone 18.4k). Also the second trailer adds to the gross combined of the trailer, 250lb hitch weight(second trailer) only took 100lbs off the pinweight(fifth wheel) in the bed. I was legal on all axles, so there no issue there. It was stable all the way up to 130km/h(80mph). It's all about balance, over loading an axle is bad, under-loading is worse(sway inducing). I have towed these trailers with my 1ton Super Duty and the only real advantage is the 1050lbft(zero downshifting) and the fuel economy. This F150 did far better than I expected it to do(compared the 2016 I had before it)
DOD AFM on my 2014 5.3l's weak link causes alot of carbon build up on the backside of the intake valve. The Direct Injection helps with efficiency and power but if it's at the cost of carbon lifter failure, not sure if the AFM makes the fuel efficiency gain worth the squeeze. I believe Ford had the same issue but quickly redesigned their engines to add an additional injector behind the valve that only sprays on every third or forth stroke. This washes away the carbon and keeps the valve seats clean.
I love the 6.2l!.....currently at 245,000 miles on a 2008 Escalade ESV and it still runs fantastic.
Great info on the piston oil injector which keeps the piston cooler...hood stuff!
My question is, will the new re-engineered 6.2l hold up similarly to the 08-12's?
DOD Delete with an oil catch can save the lifters?
I love your videos. Great information here. Thanks!
I've owned my 2014 F150 5.0 for 10 years and i'll say this, that 6.2 sounds so much better!!
When i bought my 2019 f250 i did a 100 loop with my 16 foot enclosed trailer with my chevy spark in it. I did the same loop with my '07 f150 with the 5.4. F250 with 6.2L and 4.30s and F150 with 5.4 and 3.73s. End result was less than a dollars worth of fuel. However, the f250 was substantially more comfortable towing. No blowing around when semis passed and no tongue bouncing. Unloaded the f150 was around 16-18 mpg average and my f250 is around 13-14mpg. The f150 definitely more comfy going down the road.
Another great video Alex.
Thanks Bill! I appreciate it
Excited for the new trailer :) should really make a difference with the wind resistance. Great video, and great truck!
Oh well thank you! I'm excited to pick up the trailer with my shotgun rider.
I will take the chances with turbos over the cylinder deactivation any day. I absolutely hate, HATE cylinder deactivation. It is an abomination that should’ve never been introduced into any v8.
Very fair point. It's no secret that these GM v8's are plagued with lifter failures because of cylinder deactivation.
And always use good synthetic oil + change it regularly. The turbos are sweet.
@@GettysGarage The Ford has cam phaser problems with some parts being backordered and also is not easy to work on compared to GM trucks even with cylinder deactivation (In Qatar they were popular unlike F 150s).
Turn it off? Mine is deactivated
I think GM got rid of the cylinder deactivation on the 5.3L v8? Pretty sure the 5.3L is time tested and true and widely regarded as bullet proof. My dad has 300,000 on his. I get it, we want to have better numbers than the Ford guys but at the day it's a still a half ton. If you're pulling 10,000 pounds on a regular basis you should probably just step up to the HD. 99% of these half tons on the road are used as daily drivers and never tow or haul much of anything.
Can I talk you into more straps on the concrete weight?!
Any comparisons against the 3.0 Duramax?
Really hoping to get the 3L duramax on the channel towing soon!
If GM would get rid of the DFM I would get a new 1500 today! As far as I know Range Technology doesn't support the new GM models. And of course, put a catch-can on for the DI. No DFM on the 6.6 gas so I'm leaning towards a HD. Love the vids 👍
The 6.2L is not available with a front bench crew cab. I have 4 kids so need the front bench. The Ecoboost is available in that cab config, and can be gotten in a cheaper trim level.
Fair enough!
I have a Chevy RST. Front bench with the 6.2
Loved the video! keep up the great work!! Always inspiring watching you buddy!
I have owned more than one 6.2l. The quickest one i had was my 2014 with 3.73 gears. It was literally a Corvette with a truck bed.
The AFM problems and the junk transmission soured what is otherwise a pretty good package.
I can honestly say i enjoyed towing with my 19 RAM a lot more. The self leveling air suspension, the Hemi and the best transmission in the class coupled with 3.92 gears made it a fantastic tow vehicle. Sure the 6.2 make more power but the Hemi makes plenty, and with the 3.92's it had plenty of grunt.
the ZF 8 speed is a wicked transmission and paired with the Hemi makes a great package! can't argue with you there!
There have been some GM 6.2s that have hit 200k, 300k miles. In Qatar the older ones are slightly more than the number of RAMs and F 150s I see.
Im confused by that liitle screen in an 2024 at4
I’m keeping my 5.0 no matter what
5L is a solid engine 👌
Yes & regular 87 octane keeps cost at the pump reasonable with 5.0
The issue with the GM V8's is the lifters with that dynamic fuel management junk. I'd never get a GM V8 with that junk. Either I'd delete it or get a diesel. I have a 3.0 Duramax Silverado and I am a HUGE fan of that engine.
you know I have nothing bad to say about the 3L, wonderful engine. the 6.2L is probably a better towing engine in terms of performance. but If I was personally going to buy a GM truck it would have a 3L in it.
Just lemon lawed my 3L, had a constant decelerating code popping up, had 6.4k miles. Gms fix was to give me a new motor. Declined and asked for a new truck. Can’t decide between 5.3 or 6.2 but hate hearing about lifter issues. Might just get a ford
Our 6.2L does not have DFM, they removed that function on all the new models
@@jakedomshoots Cam phaser issues can occur and parts have been backordered in some cases. Would recommend you look at a GMT800 HD if you are worried about the lifters. Wait until 2025 or 2026, when the 6th gen V8 should come out.
So in past video's you said the 5.0 coyote got to speed in 9s, and it took the 6.2 10s, not a good showing for GM
Yeah I remember seeing 5.0 with 9 sec
You aren't wrong. I don't know why the 5L was that quick, perhaps because that top end power is awesome. Maybe it caught the GM in a weird gearing at my speeds. But I can say first hand the 6.2L pulls better then the 5L.
@TheGettyAdventures I'm sure the 6.2 has way better mid range, which makes towing nicer, but still shows how much top end power the 5.0 has which is insane
@TheGettyAdventures love your channel and the way keep everything the same in your test
The 6.2 took too long to kick down. Its a GM trans tuning thing in the 10 spds. He hits the pedal, the clock is running, trans has to make up its mind.
Is it possible to drive on the highway in auto mode in winter? On a Chevrolet or gmc
Too bad gm ruined it with DFM.
You aren't wrong
Thats why i bought a 19 HC 6.2. The 19 has an unlockable computer, so its tuned out
@@johnnyp5573 great info, thank you.
I do believe the newer 6.2's will be unlockable soon
DFM is no longer on any of these motors. GM removed it years ago
I would not recommend going over max towing ability on the 3.5 ecoboost. It will destroy itself. My neighbor has a 2020 F150 with the 3.5 motor, he tried to pull a steep hill pulling an excavator and wiped out the main bearings. The bigger 6.2 is a much stronger setup for towing.
Transmission gear ratios make a huge difference as well.
I have a 2017 Expedition, 3.5l ecoboost twin turbo with a 3.73 rear end. Stock setup. The truck screams. Not pulling, at 80mph…I get just under 19mpg…..turns 2000 rpm.
Looking at a 6.2l yukon/tahoe……love the gm trucks look…….just not sure about it yet. I dont tow.
When are you going to test full-size SUV Tahoe, Expeditions, sequoia, Yukons. Etc.
Compare the torque curve of the V8 to the Ecoboost...
Also, the 6.2 is not a purpose built truck engine, the ecoboost was built as a truck engine.
Had a 2019 AT4 with the 6.2
22,000 miles
Trans rough shifted and it ran hot when towing a 5,000 lb load for longer than 30 minutes
Went to Duramax 2500 night and day
Service your vehicle more often
The issue with the 6.2 is GM only puts it in high trim line expensive trucks , the 3.5 ecoboost is available in all trim levels and dealers stock lots of them ,GM pushed me into a 3.5 ecoboost by giving me no engine choice in a 2LT , 6.2s are unicorns, one out of 30 GM trucks have them . The 6.2 is great when it’s not eating lifters , but it’s no match for either the 3.5 or powerboost towing, strong yes but still not as effortless as an ecoboost.
I couldn’t agree more!!!!!! I currently own a 2022 6.2L Trail Boss. I only bought this because I just totaled my 2020 F150. So far I like the Trail Boss better but it still can’t over take a 3.5ecoboost!! But like I said, so far I like this 6.2L trail boss better in every way.
Thinking about getting a 2020 gmc sierra Denali 6.2. I need something that can tow my cars and also my dump trailer with no problem.. should I go with the 2020 6.2???
Yes it does apply it’s own brakes .
Try putting the same size tires on the Ecoboost and test again. You will have very different results.
3.0 Duramax tow test??
One of my top priorities atm!!
@@GettysGarage Hell yeah, would be nice to see the 3.0L Powerstroke tow, to bad they are discontinued and almost none exist
Enjoy your expert opinions. EB is stronger. GM doesn't have a permanent fix for the lifter problem. So we can't say the 6.2 being more simple is more reliable. 6.2 sounds great.
Fuel economy towing is always disappointing with the turbo engines. Without a load the EB gets better milage.
6.2 requires premium fuel too. Not EB.
Ford doesnt have a permanent fix for cam phasers and its timing bs either….
All very valid points! Can't disagree with you but in terms of pure performance the 6.2 didn't disappoint!
@@wisco1225 the lifter issue is much more widespread. When my 2020 silverado blew up there was multiple trucks with blown lifters. All low miles. The 3.5 doesnt have the best timing and phasers but doing good oil changes it lasts for a while. There’s a difference
Believe premium is recommended for the EB for towing otherwise you won’t get full power. But yes, regular fuel when not towing will definitely be a cheaper fill up
Ford has fixed the cam phaser problem. And yes regular oil changes on older engines is key. Friend has over 200k on his with no problems.
My neighbor's Yukon 6.2 was in shop with 5k, new lifters. Not scientific but class action lawsuite against GM says enough.
The GMC looks great but if I bought a GMC I think I'd buy the 3.0 Duramax.
Almost purchased a 2022 GMC Sierra Denali standard bed 4x4 with the 6.2L. Loved the performance but the premium fuel and uncomfortable seats killed it for me.
“Uncomfortable seats” lol
So what did you buy? Lol
@@orion000right ? After a long day working outside getting in my 6.2 high country it’s hard not to fall asleep on the way home. Being in the trades and around hundreds of different trucks then driving all of the big 3 compared models the Chevy high country rides so damn good it’s so damn comfortable so much tech inside it’s a neck breaker of a truck cleaned up and it has a motor that’s been made for it seems a hundred years (minus the epa and bs new tech they have to add) and barks at you when stand on the skinny peddle
Excellent video Alex. My dream machine is a minty 8.1 Suburban w/ 4.10 gear, tows 12k. That's a rare bird. No turbo gaser for me. Does the 6.2 have the cylinder deactivation? There's no substitute for displacement ! btw, Alex, what is the spot on your cheek? Hope nothing is wrong... The Getty Adventures Rules.
lol spot of my cheek is a little bit of grease! I saw that editing and was like of course I'd have to have grease on my face this whole video. and yes the 6.2L and cylinder deactivation unfortunately, can't seem to get away from it these days!
@@GettysGarage If you take care of it, I heard some 6.2s have hit 250k+ miles, some 300k+ miles as well. I would not be surprised if there were more with higher miles as most owners are not on the Internet.
And no body is talking about longevity because when you put turbo’s on a small motor means they won’t last as long as a motor with just fuel injected motor so for the long haul the V8 will last a lot longer .
Hey Alex, can you do a video on the Nissan Titan pro-4x and give your thought? Ive asked a couple times but havent heard anything back
Has the Matco dude owner modified it in any way? Exhaust or something else?
6.2 is a beast,HP and torque are great for natural aspersions
I’d like to toe a 5K to 6K pound camper. Would this AT4 with 6.2 be fine or should I get max trailering?
I absolutely love your videos! Do you think you could do one with the 2021 Tundra, vs the new generation?
I really am trying to get the Tundra on the channel. I have a very easy time getting ford, ram and gm trucks but a hard time getting anything else. but hopefully soon!
@@GettysGarage if I was closer to Canada I would let you borrow mine, but I’m all the way in the state of Texas.
GM's cruise control sucks when it comes to towing, deceleration going up grades is far too much and it takes forever to upshift when it reaches speed.
That's what i hate about using cruise control when towing, and it tends to bounce around gears more than it should.
I actually didn't find it terrible. Buy I know when I towed with the 6.6L chevy gas it was horrific lol
Meductic hill is definitely a steep one, what brought to Freddy from Ont?
On the GM build & price tool you can't have the Z71 off road package AND your choice of the 3.42 or 3.72 gears. With Ford I can build the FX4 package and a 3.73 rear end.
Doesn't the 3.5 have twin turbos?
Yes, he wasn't really clear about that
yes it does
No direct injection for me, especially in a truck. Eco boost is dual injection so no carbon build up. Eco boosts have long shown their reliably. Class action lawsuits against gm for the crap motors burning oil, blowing lifters among other things. Mostly in the half tons with cylinder deactivation, direct injection and auto stop start. Recipe for absolute disaster
I will say the Eco boosts although not perfect have shown they can last a long time.
Class action lawsuits will not move GM at all, especially when the owners who are not on the internet do not complain. Where I am in Qatar, GM trucks were more popular than F 150s even though they had the DoD system.
Have they fixed the issue in the 2024’s?
I’ve got an 18 Denali with the 6.2 and I swapped in 3.73 gears. I’ve done everything to kill the mpg-gears, leveling kit, bigger tires and recently a new stage 1 cam after the dod thing ate the stock cam. Now with 50%E it makes 485rwhp and towing the enclosed trailer with my zl1 at 65mph it still gets 15mpg. Hoping to get to the drag strip in the next month but I’d guess low 13’s.
What tows better.. the 6.2L or 6.6L hd chevy?
You also are to mention that you're supposed to run premium fuel in that 6.2 L which means cost a lot more per gallon then the 3.5 L EcoBoost considering the EcoBoost can run on 87 and still have power
The f150 with the 5.0 you tested was fast.. the this Chevy with the 6.2....
Yep I just went back the 5.0 did it in 9s, and the 6.2 10s
@@bigdogford1 Same thing I did I had to go back and check..
Ya tbh I was a little surprised the GM wasn't quicker. I don't know if it was just caught in between gears or something at those speeds.
@TheGettyAdventures It's still an impressive time.. But the 5.0 is a very on appreciated motor..
I dunno. Everything seems like expensive junk these days. I’m thinking a Tundra might be the best option.
New tundras are blowing motors at 10k miles because of how they machined the blocks they left burrs in the block and metal flakes are breaking loose and destroying the engines...i read an article where a brand new tundra was on its 3rd engine already at 30k miles.
Having owned a 3.5 EB in an f150 that was set up for max tow capacity and a f250 with the 6.2 gas, I can say that the 6.2 is overall a better towing engine. The EB is faster and stays in the lower RPMs on the hills, making it feel effortless akin to my 6.7 powerstroke, but the extra 2 cylinders and displacement equal about 1mpg better fuel economy and way better engine braking. This comparison is based on towing a 34’ 9000# travel trailer between NW Washington state and northern Idaho multiple times with each truck.
The big advantage of the EB is unloaded fuel economy. I’m a ford guy, but the GM 6.2 makes a lot of sense for someone who tows a lot. If only the AFM and transmission failures weren’t so common.
Dumbest comparison ever. Your f250 towed better because it’s a 250. Even so, absolutely means nothing when comparing it to a 6.2 from a different manufacturer. Not even apples to oranges you’re comparing apples to bricks
2.7 ecoboost next!
As a die hard GM fanboy I ended up in a 3.5 eb after a long search, tons of research. Cars/trucks were my life. I had to eat a lot of crow when I went Ford, but I didn’t care after driving one, and really didn’t care after towing.
My trailer setup is 11,000lbs and after some suspension mods the 3.5 eats it up like a duramax. I’ve also never dipped into the single digits even towing that heavy, usually hangs around 11. There’s a reason the big diesels use turbos to get such a good flat torque curve. If you tow in a half ton, the 3.5 is the answer, period. 6.2 is a distant second. If I wanted a sporty city truck the 6.2 would be my pick over the 5.0, however.
Well you post with 6.2 GM. Can you do a video with 6.2 boss I know they are no longer but they seem very reliable except valve spring
If my truck supplier still has some kicking around I can!
Love your channel
Thank you sir
Love the addition of the new trailer!
Im fired up. I think with still using 8,000lbs and that wind resistance these engines are gonna suffer and reveal who can actually pull a load
100% agree! Can't wait to see what weaknesses these trucks have.@@GettysGarage
i know with my 2021 1500 AT4 6.2 GMC the manual says Do Not tow with the cruise control on.
Ford’s 6.2L (now retired) was a proven engine that used regular 87 octane fuel. Why can’t GM engineer their 6.2 to run on regular?
I'd go with the bigger motor. Its working MUCH less than the Ecoboost. Guess which motor is going to last longer.....
I disagree. The 6.2 RPM’s are a lot higher, consistently. More revolutions equals more wear. Although the turbo engine may have more load on the internals….
I know… I know… all you haters will speak. Would love for you to test a Nissan Titan XD with 9 speed.
I know there are sun setting production end of 2024, but I am curious of your impression. I think you would be surprised. Axle ratio in that is 4.083.
Interesting that you talk about the towing prowess of this engine. Why doesn’t GMc use this engine in the HD
GM makes me cringe wit here decisions sometimes
the HD trucks have the big 6.6 motor with about the same power that being said bigger motor same power its made for everyday towing and work. Most people towing something every single day don’t get a half ton truck.
6.2L comes with AFM and unnecessarily high trim levels and therefore more $$$. Why not just get a 6.6 and mid level trim at that $$ and go without the AFM
lol it’s a joke how much this shit costs
Why not a 3.0 diesel with more torque and 10 more mpg than the 6.2?
@@HomesteaderJake i love the 3.0, I think it’s the best engine in the 1500 segment. Either way they all cost an arm and a leg
@@HomesteaderJake I mean yeah sure, good point. I was speaking purely in terms of big v8 gas as that is what the appeal of 6.2 is supposed to be
the 6.6L in a 2500 is a lot of truck. But I hear you, at that price point why not get more truck with your money. and no AFM is wonderful
What year is this truck?
You should of use a slt with the 6.2 it's not a lifted truck and don't have does off road tires and suspension I owned both trucks and the slt was way better for towing than the at4 better fuel economy and truck was just better grounded for towing
Were you running 93 premium gas? It makes a difference. I have a 2021 GMC AT4 with the 6.2L. I added a CAI, canned tune, and custom installed exhaust. I feed it 91 octane with Lucas octane booster (no ethanol). The truck roars and will vaporize the rear tires. It is way more peppy vs stock esp when NOT using regular unleaded gasoline/no tweaks. One quick 1/2 ton pickup truck with the 6.2L
Too bad the whole DFM/AFM system is a sht show. Lifter failure at the rate we’re seeing is not acceptable.
Same test on your Power Wagon coming???
Power wagon is a weird one. It's an HD truck but isn't rates to two HD figures. I thought it would be cool to compare it to the 1500's to see how it would do
Do it!!
My 2013 silveeado 5.3 342 can pull 9600. Gotta replace the hitch cuz it has a rotted hole in it.
The 6.2 will pull one hell of a load but who can afford the premium fuel to do it. Give me a 6.6 diesel anyday.
6.2 baby!!! Put some long tubes & a cam on that beauty!🎉🎉
She already sounds incredible!
I’ll stick with my 3.0 diesel 45lbs more of torque than the 6.2 and 10 mpg better all damn day long.
Ford trucks tow better in general..almost 14k..tuned ecoboost 500hp 600 torque..eco different beast..
I have the 6.2 suburban and I think it's great. I would not want a turbo in a smaller engine because I know the power that will make it last longer using that smaller engine and turbo will not take the long term pressure this 6.2 will make. I think I could easily get 200,000 miles on my 6.2 vs the turbo engine life span.
Ecoboost with high gear ratio still spanked that 6.2. All the GM guys only have that noise 😂😂😂😂 of a nice exhaust then a lifter failure. 😂😂😂😂
Not every truck has a lifter failure. Come back by 2027 when the next generation GM trucks come out.
The 10 speeds suck don't waste your money. It should give the eco boost a run for it's money it's got twice the motor!
Day 69 of asking for a Nissan Titan video
ya It literally has the worse fuel mileage of any truck I've tested. I feel like my 6.4L Hemi would get better mileage then the ecoboost towing. wicked power but terrible MPG's
It weights too much the 5.3 can tow more, but just like the 5.3 it has lifter issues
On paper maybe but it all has to do with the configuration of the truck. Any standard crew cab 4x4 is usually well off the advertised max figure
They both have lifter problems
In AZ EVERY place you would want to camp requires operating at 7000 ft elevation. Without a turbo it’s a dog 🐕
Sounds almost as good as the Hemi
Sounds way better than the Hemi.
Hemi does sound awesome but this 6.2L had a very nice rumble to it.