Looks like Ford is making a 6.2L pushrod motor - Page 4

Captain Awesome · 12-14-2009, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by meanmike

What truck is this in? I was on the Chevrolet website the other day and did'nt see an engine with this much power and I just checked again and still nothing. I would like to know so it can help me make my decision when I buy a new truck.

What truck is the ford 6.2 in? I was so impressed by that number that I went to the local dealer to buy one and the dealer said there was nothing available with that engine. Maybe in the future? I guess you can say the same for the Chevy motor, huh? Since we know that such a motor exists in the GM parts bin...

Jekyll-N-Hyde · 12-14-2009, 12:56 PM

I want to know why are either automakers looking at putting there money into a Truck that can go 100mph in the desert?

Yes I know it can be driven on the street as well but Geeze its ugly so many other things.

oh wait thats right I cross the desert everyday to and from work

meanmike · 12-14-2009, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

What truck is the ford 6.2 in? I was so impressed by that number that I went to the local dealer to buy one and the dealer said there was nothing available with that engine. Maybe in the future? I guess you can say the same for the Chevy motor, huh? Since we know that such a motor exists in the GM parts bin...

You dont need to reply with your smart ass comment's, I had a serious question to wich you obviously have no knowledge of.

fazm · 12-14-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

What truck is the ford 6.2 in? I was so impressed by that number that I went to the local dealer to buy one and the dealer said there was nothing available with that engine. Maybe in the future? I guess you can say the same for the Chevy motor, huh? Since we know that such a motor exists in the GM parts bin...

f series trucks and the raptor as of dec 3rd i believe, none have hit lots yet, expect that in january.

meanmike · 12-14-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by fazm

f series trucks and the raptor as of dec 3rd i believe, none have hit lots yet, expect that in january.

He's just trying to be a smart ASS.

Blownhotrodder · 12-14-2009, 05:29 PM

The 6.2 is on chevy's site. I went to build a 1500 and there it was as an option. Its there. That Bluetec on the Cummins sucks, if you dont run the motor and just putt around in it, it tends to clog with particulates.

Captain Awesome · 12-14-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by meanmike

You dont need to reply with your smart ass comment's, I had a serious question to wich you obviously have no knowledge of.

Ask a smart-ass question... etc.

terryg75 · 12-14-2009, 07:58 PM

The 6.2 is only available in the crew cab LTZ models in the 1500 series trucks. I have two on my lot....one MSRP's for $47k and the other is $44k (ouch!).

*DGthe3* · 12-14-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Jekyll-N-Hyde

I want to know why are either automakers looking at putting there money into a Truck that can go 100mph in the desert?

Because its easy to make a truck go 100 mph on pavement

syr74 · 12-14-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

I think 426hp and 420lb-ft of torque in a truck would be close enough to call it a draw, and we know GM happens to make just such a motor. It should also cost less to build and maintain, so "advantage chevy".

The most hp I am aware of in an existing GM truck is 403hp. As for the GM being less expensive to build and maintain, we don't have any reason to assume that. The 6.2L Ford does indeed use an extra camshaft relative to the LSx, but it also doesn't have to deal with pushrods, lifters, etc.

Captain Awesome · 12-14-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by syr74

The most hp I am aware of in an existing GM truck is 403hp. As for the GM being less expensive to build and maintain, we don't have any reason to assume that. The 6.2L Ford does indeed use an extra camshaft relative to the LSx, but it also doesn't have to deal with pushrods, lifters, etc.

a) We weren't talking about "existing trucks". We were talking about trucks that are not available for purchase yet. Since I happen to own a GM vehicle with a 6.2L engine that makes better numbers, we can assume that if it was an important issue then GM could drop the same engine in a truck and trump the Ford.

b) Twin cam engines are in general more costly to build and maintain. They have more bearnings and more timing chains which are expensive compared to pushrods and lifters.

meanmike · 12-14-2009, 11:06 PM

None of it really matter's if GM does'nt ever up it's game the F-series will alway's be able to out tow them with or without more power......

Captain Awesome · 12-14-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by meanmike

None of it really matter's if GM does'nt ever up it's game the F-series will alway's be able to out tow them with or without more power......

Ford really has to up it's game because they always come in second in sales to the Silverado/Sierra.

meanmike · 12-14-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

Ford really has to up it's game because they always come in second in sales to the Silverado/Sierra.

Yeah one truck versus two right.

Get rid of that GMC and see what happen's, I bet they dont all switch to Chevy.

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12-14-2009, 12:56 PM	#44
Jekyll-N-Hyde I put the FU back in FUN Drives: 1969 SS 396 , 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Between Weatherford and Azle TX hway730 Posts: 2,129	I want to know why are either automakers looking at putting there money into a Truck that can go 100mph in the desert? Yes I know it can be driven on the street as well but Geeze its ugly so many other things. oh wait thats right I cross the desert everyday to and from work

12-14-2009, 05:29 PM	#48
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,857	The 6.2 is on chevy's site. I went to build a 1500 and there it was as an option. Its there. That Bluetec on the Cummins sucks, if you dont run the motor and just putt around in it, it tends to clog with particulates.

12-14-2009, 07:58 PM	#50
terryg75 Drives: Cross flags and 3 pointed stars Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: columbus, oh Posts: 266	The 6.2 is only available in the crew cab LTZ models in the 1500 series trucks. I have two on my lot....one MSRP's for $47k and the other is $44k (ouch!).

12-14-2009, 11:06 PM	#54
meanmike Account Suspended Drives: FIRST ON RACE DAY Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,170	None of it really matter's if GM does'nt ever up it's game the F-series will alway's be able to out tow them with or without more power......