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magnum74
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A 6.0 HD is as close to maintenance free as it gets with bulletproof reliability built in. Power-wise, I'd take a Dmax any day but the way I use my truck (excessive idling, starting, stopping, cold we

Big Whiskey
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Lots of good advice here. As stated, you're not going to be able to improve the MPG enough with basic mods to justify the cost of those mods. Save your money to buy more gas, haha. You can expect simi

TX.45
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MPG will start slowly coming up after break in. I started noticing the engine working better at around 3200 miles. Staying below 70 on the interstate should net close to 15.5 to 16.5 mpg if your car

SMiller Senior Enthusiast

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If it makes you guys feel any better my work truck ('14 Super Duty 6.2) gets 8mpg as it idles with all the lights on and a/c on full blast all day everyday.

 

Guessing a 6.0 would get the same, 6.2 pulls a hell of a lot harder though AND no shift flair...

Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

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If it makes you guys feel any better my work truck ('14 Super Duty 6.2) gets 8mpg as it idles with all the lights on and a/c on full blast all day everyday.

 

Guessing a 6.0 would get the same, 6.2 pulls a hell of a lot harder though AND no shift flair...

I've heard lots of guys say those Ford 6.2's are strong. Never driven one myself. I wonder about their longevity compared to the GM 6.0 though. Does your work truck have 3:73 or 4:30 gears?

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I've heard lots of guys say those Ford 6.2's are strong. Never driven one myself. I wonder about their longevity compared to the GM 6.0 though. Does your work truck have 3:73 or 4:30 gears?

Have a fleet of them, 50/50 mixed of 3.73's and 4.30's, the 4.30 trucks are freaks, the 6.2 sounds and runs damn hard and the Torqueshift trans is known for zero issues.

 

I will still take my 6.0 though.

 

These OHV 6.2's rattle on start-up and have exhaust manifold leaks around 50,000 miles.

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Pretty sure if you put 4.30 behind a 6.0l you would have the same grunt as the 6.2. I know the 6.2 is rated higher. But Im also guessing those are a bit inflated numbers. Plus im sure the mpg is worse etc. Just my thoughts. The 6.0 will out last it without a problem.

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Pretty sure if you put 4.30 behind a 6.0l you would have the same grunt as the 6.2. I know the 6.2 is rated higher. But Im also guessing those are a bit inflated numbers. Plus im sure the mpg is worse etc. Just my thoughts. The 6.0 will out last it without a problem.

I do not like Ford's, having said that the 6.2 does have more power and gets better mileage.

 

4.10 vs 4.30 is not much difference at all. I am positive a 3.73 6.2 would take a 4.10 6.0.

 

I could care less that the 6.2 has more power, will still take the GM HD truck as I feel it is a better truck.

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I really like the 6.0, it's like an old Molar slant 6, gas, oil, filters and plugs, it'll last forever. Won't beat anything at anything, but does it all. Idle, air on, Florida, 98 degrees, just no sweat for it. It's been there, done that. Just being able to run in the commercial industry, where none of the drivers give a crap about a vehicle that's not theirs, says a lot.

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I do not like Ford's, having said that the 6.2 does have more power and gets better mileage.

 

4.10 vs 4.30 is not much difference at all. I am positive a 3.73 6.2 would take a 4.10 6.0.

 

I could care less that the 6.2 has more power, will still take the GM HD truck as I feel it is a better truck.

Been a GM guy my whole life. I won't say I'd never own a Ford truck but the chances are pretty slim.

I know and agree that specs aren't everything but it is the only metric we have to measure with. We hope that the manufacturers use a standardized series of test to come up with the specs that they publish. In our world, numbers sell. Everyone wants the most HP, TQ, Towing or whatever.

That being said, this is what I pulled from each mfg's towing guide.

 

2017 F250 CC 4WD SB 6.2L

3.73 = 12,500lb conventional towing

4.30 = 15,000lb conventional towing

 

2017 Chevy 2500HD CC 4WD SB 6.0L

3.73 = 9,600lb conventional towing

4.10 = 13,000lb conventional towing

The 3.73 is only available to fleet owners.

 

Like you said, the F250 with the 3.73 is rated to tow almost as much as the 2500HD with the 4.10 gears.

I didn't do the math but I'm pretty sure having a 4.30 gear in the 2500HD would get you to about 14,000lb.

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I use my 6.0 3500HD as a towing ehicle for my business but I love spirited driving. I’m relieved that I was able to get the L96 since no DI. I have tuned it and got my 0-60 down to 8.5 seconds. It is fun to drive even though so heavy!  I plan on some engine mods in the near future, and a lockup diff in the back.  I’m running 3 extra trans coolers bringing summer highway towing at 70mph down to 180 degrees. The box trailer I tow is about 10 feet high. I think this is the last new truck I’ll ever buy because I love the LS motor!

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