Chevy 1500 6.2L V8 Engine **Heavy Mechanic Towing Review**

Chevy 1500 6.2L V8 Engine Heavy Mechanic Towing Review | BETTER Than 3.5L ECOBOOST??

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I review the Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra 1500 with the big 6.2L V8 engine (L87) as a Heavy Duty Mechanic. This Engine is putting out 420 Horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque and see how well it can Tow. I compare 6.2L V8 to the 3.5L Eco boost in the f150's on my towing test and go over Acceleration, Fuel Economy (mpg), engine braking, Pulling steep hills and much more on this heavy hitting towing challenge.
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I have the absolute pleasure of towing with the new 6.2L engine from GM to see if this monstrous V8 engine can take the towing crown away from the very powerful 3.5L Eco boost in the f150 lineup from Ford.
The Eco boost does have more torque sitting at 500lb-ft but has less horsepower so it will be interesting to see which truck and engine will be the better towing unit.
I always tow my 8,000lbs trailer set for about 200km and on this truck it became very obvious very quickly that this large displacement 6.2L engine is packing huge power, it made easy work of my 8000lbs trailer and just felt like there was plenty of power at all RPM ranges.
Overall I think the 6.2L engine is a very stout unit and has some awesome performance but I still think the 3.5L Ecoboost is the better towing engine at least in purely a performance test. the 6.2L is clearly the best towing V8 on the market in the 1500 truck segment without a doubt and the best towing engine that Chevy and GMC have to offer in their 1500 lineup.
I hope you guys liked the video!
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Engine Specs
02:44 - Acceleration Test
04:05 - Towing 8,000lbs
07:18 - Driveline/Gearing Specs
08:25 - First Hill Pull
10:18 - Fuel Economy
10:45 - Engine Braking
12:02 - Engine Internals
13:25 - Ecoboost Differences
14:43 - Acceleration Test 2
15:04 - Pulling Big Hills
18:08 - Final MPG
18:27 - Conclusion
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@chrisstrickland4335 7 ай бұрын

I really want to see this towing loop with the 3.0 duramax !!!

@RyanChapman-em3xl 8 ай бұрын

Loved the video! keep up the great work!! Always inspiring watching you buddy!

@jpschramek 2 ай бұрын

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.

@LindsayPeters987 8 ай бұрын

Excited for the new trailer :) should really make a difference with the wind resistance. Great video, and great truck!

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Oh well thank you! I'm excited to pick up the trailer with my shotgun rider.

@ES44AC-2 8 ай бұрын

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.

@billjamison2877 8 ай бұрын

Another great video Alex.

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Bill! I appreciate it

@AlaskaErik 8 ай бұрын

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.

@crspcritter 8 ай бұрын

I have a 2017 5.3 with max trailer package. It has 3:73 axle ratio.

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

I imagine that rig pulls really nice with the max trailering package!

@alceja3522 8 ай бұрын

Love my 6.2 L only regret is not having the max trailering package on it 🤦🏻‍♂️

@jakesvideos8204 7 ай бұрын

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.

@kellyriley7918 4 ай бұрын

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.

@anthonymacneil2279 8 ай бұрын

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

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed towing with it. Sounds awesome and the power is legit 👌

@clevejason 8 ай бұрын

What oil and filter do you recommend

@anthonymacneil2279 8 ай бұрын

@@clevejason I'm using Pennzoil Ultra Platinum with WIX EP.

@clevejason 8 ай бұрын

@@anthonymacneil2279 thank you. I’ve been using Amsoil off and on for many years so I’ll have to give this a try

@anthonymacneil2279 8 ай бұрын

@@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.

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Yes I know It's not a Chevy but we all know the Seirra and the Silverado are the same trucks right 😉

@clay282 8 ай бұрын

@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?

@kalebaldwin5398 8 ай бұрын

There really hasn’t been any meaningful difference between Chevy and GMC trucks since GMC stopped using their own engines.

@Old940 6 ай бұрын

Just the trim.

@robertb.4202 3 ай бұрын

Well GMC = Generically Made Chevy

@Old940 3 ай бұрын

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.

@ojbarberena7090 8 ай бұрын

Love your channel

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Thank you sir

@JackVac_joeblower 7 ай бұрын

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.

@gchavez43096 8 ай бұрын

Can you do a review on both the 62 Max Towing and the 3.0 Duramax Max Towing

@adamkillingbeck9031 8 ай бұрын

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

@MrChadx1 8 ай бұрын

@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.

@DH-hp7nv 8 ай бұрын

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.

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Very fair point. It's no secret that these GM v8's are plagued with lifter failures because of cylinder deactivation.

@kylebutler7142 8 ай бұрын

And always use good synthetic oil + change it regularly. The turbos are sweet.

@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806 5 ай бұрын

@@TheGettyAdventures 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).

@carltonp420 2 ай бұрын

Turn it off? Mine is deactivated

@k.c.wingert7179 Ай бұрын

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.

@phild9813 8 ай бұрын

Love that engine. Have one in a Yukon. Hard pass on the ecoboost for me still. Rather have the 5.0.

@michaelbefumo-qg7ji 6 ай бұрын

6.2 is a beast,HP and torque are great for natural aspersions

@Hatch57 6 ай бұрын

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.

@stevenpeterson7234 8 ай бұрын

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

@jnk26 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

6.2 is far superior to the ecopuff,and will outlast it by years.

@jnk26 8 ай бұрын

@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.

@rodjbosch 8 ай бұрын

@camclarke9952 Yeah sure. Mine didn't POS with multiple lifter/pushrod failures among other issues. Lifter issue still isn't fixed by GM.

@matthowell7380 7 ай бұрын

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.

@jnk26 7 ай бұрын

@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)

@sherylellingson3538 7 ай бұрын

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.

@TimO-D 8 ай бұрын

Love the addition of the new trailer!

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

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

@TimO-D 8 ай бұрын

100% agree! Can't wait to see what weaknesses these trucks have.@@TheGettyAdventures

@chrishansen7004 7 ай бұрын

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

@zacharyrios4903 8 ай бұрын

I absolutely love your videos! Do you think you could do one with the 2021 Tundra, vs the new generation?

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

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!

@zacharyrios4903 7 ай бұрын

@@TheGettyAdventures if I was closer to Canada I would let you borrow mine, but I’m all the way in the state of Texas.

@Pilottoz1 8 ай бұрын

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

@mattbots1 8 ай бұрын

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.

@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806 5 ай бұрын

@@mattbots1 If the EPA and the Government were not involved they would have removed it by now. Blame the push to EVS.

@russvegaspd 7 ай бұрын

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.

@kalebaldwin5398 8 ай бұрын

The GM V8s have the best sounding exhausts, in my opinion.

@spyder000069 8 ай бұрын

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.

@brentmcmahon8188 8 ай бұрын

Yes it does apply it’s own brakes .

@jvanada 7 ай бұрын

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?

@MrTurnerm12 5 ай бұрын

Love to know this as well.

@M_dot202 5 күн бұрын

To make max power the 6.2 needs premium fuel.

@kylebutler7142 8 ай бұрын

Has the Matco dude owner modified it in any way? Exhaust or something else?

@khonesavanhchandara7044 8 ай бұрын

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

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

If my truck supplier still has some kicking around I can!

@user-lh7ff6ob1l 7 ай бұрын

Meductic hill is definitely a steep one, what brought to Freddy from Ont?

@MetalFret. 6 ай бұрын

i know with my 2021 1500 AT4 6.2 GMC the manual says Do Not tow with the cruise control on.

@ridynh7923 19 күн бұрын

Transmission gear ratios make a huge difference as well.

@starlord872 6 ай бұрын

I've owned my 2014 F150 5.0 for 10 years and i'll say this, that 6.2 sounds so much better!!

@TIREDOFEVIL 8 ай бұрын

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.

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

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.

@daveallen7767 8 ай бұрын

Ya but the 91 octane requires way more $$ at each fill-up.

@tylerking27 7 ай бұрын

@@daveallen7767you HAVE to use premium in the 6.2, you can run regular in the economist though.

@freedomisntfree_44 8 ай бұрын

2.7 ecoboost next!

@Kecastle78 2 ай бұрын

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 👍

@paulmjprinz 7 ай бұрын

Im confused by that liitle screen in an 2024 at4

@ronlind1757 8 ай бұрын

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..

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

I really like the 5L from ford. not perfect but I think it's a very solid engine.

@Jay-me7gw 7 ай бұрын

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.

@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806 5 ай бұрын

@@Jay-me7gw I have heard horror stories of backordered parts from Ford with regards to the cam phasers.

@travissullivan5245 8 ай бұрын

Some mention of the 6.2 and the 5.3, how does it compare to the turbomax 4? Lot of surprising results when you tested it.

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Turbomax was an awesome surprise but the 6.2L outpulls it pretty well

@avioncamper 8 ай бұрын

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.

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

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!

@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806 5 ай бұрын

@@TheGettyAdventures 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.

@rideordie128 5 ай бұрын

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

@carltonp420 2 ай бұрын

Service your vehicle more often

@JohnDiMartino 7 ай бұрын

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.

@justinclark6053 7 ай бұрын

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.

@Hugeness 5 ай бұрын

Try putting the same size tires on the Ecoboost and test again. You will have very different results.

@michaelaubrey1020 7 ай бұрын

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

@johnnielingo5368 6 ай бұрын

What about the truck holding the load in the road. As for my experience with the aluminum body truck, it was handled by the trailer. I believe the heavier tow vehicle will hold the load better.

@JackDrenalin 7 ай бұрын

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

@TDub_ADV 8 ай бұрын

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.

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

the ZF 8 speed is a wicked transmission and paired with the Hemi makes a great package! can't argue with you there!

@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806 5 ай бұрын

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.

@markkeller9378 2 ай бұрын

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.

@milespritchard2018 4 ай бұрын

What tows better.. the 6.2L or 6.6L hd chevy?

@k.c.wingert7179 Ай бұрын

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.

@slocavky 8 ай бұрын

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.

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

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.

@jakedomshoots 8 ай бұрын

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

@ZmannR2 7 ай бұрын

Our 6.2L does not have DFM, they removed that function on all the new models

@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806 5 ай бұрын

@@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.

@RyanFellman 8 ай бұрын

Any comparisons against the 3.0 Duramax?

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Really hoping to get the 3L duramax on the channel towing soon!

@peelow983 7 ай бұрын

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.

@M_dot202 5 күн бұрын

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.

@chadgailey6832 7 ай бұрын

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.

@peelow983 7 ай бұрын

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

@dansherwood9851 8 ай бұрын

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.

@joescott701 7 ай бұрын

My 2013 silveeado 5.3 342 can pull 9600. Gotta replace the hitch cuz it has a rotted hole in it.

@jw8578 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

Ford doesnt have a permanent fix for cam phasers and its timing bs either….

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

All very valid points! Can't disagree with you but in terms of pure performance the 6.2 didn't disappoint!

@Alexbuilt 8 ай бұрын

@@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

@paulflory5458 8 ай бұрын

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

@jw8578 8 ай бұрын

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.

@Polo08816 8 ай бұрын

The 24 gallon fuel tank is a huge disadvantage compared to Fords optional 36 gallon.

@jnk26 8 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

@@jnk26 Still better than having to stop every 200 miles versus 300 miles.

@jnk26 8 ай бұрын

@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)

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

When towing 100% agree.

@ridynh7923 6 ай бұрын

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.

@markf8256 8 ай бұрын

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.

@orion000 7 ай бұрын

“Uncomfortable seats” lol

@MrTurnerm12 5 ай бұрын

So what did you buy? Lol

@joemontana4370 8 ай бұрын

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.

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Fair enough!

@K-bob_45 8 ай бұрын

I have a Chevy RST. Front bench with the 6.2

@kevin122759 8 ай бұрын

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.

@josipdolic6391 8 ай бұрын

I’m keeping my 5.0 no matter what

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

5L is a solid engine 👌

@daveallen7767 8 ай бұрын

Yes & regular 87 octane keeps cost at the pump reasonable with 5.0

@gtileo 8 ай бұрын

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.

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

I actually didn't find it terrible. Buy I know when I towed with the 6.6L chevy gas it was horrific lol

@matthewanderson9912 8 ай бұрын

Look forward to the new trailer tests. That will significantly reduce your mpg and will also separate the 1500s in towing experience. The F150s usually struggle with enclosed trailers. That one looks relatively short so it may not cause as big a problem. I predict a minimum of 2 mpg less with that however.

@jasonbrushett2005 8 ай бұрын

The F150s do not struggle with enclosed trailers

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! I think it will really help separate the engines as well. The trailer is a 16x8 with an extra foot of height, so nice and wide with tons of wind resistance. HD axles so I can still have a total of 8,000lbs

@tomahawksteak6672 8 ай бұрын

My 22 f150 3.5 doesn't like hauling my new 7x18 enclosed trailer. Wind hits that trailer and it feels like it's pulling the truck backwards. Trailer empty is 2760 pounds. Pretty disappointed with the f150 with max tow package.

@kristoforstewart995 8 ай бұрын

Yeah, right. I got a 2.7 ecoboost with 3.55s, I whip that b- box trailer around like rag doll with no hair.

@jasonbrushett2005 8 ай бұрын

@@kristoforstewart995 lol!!! I love it🤣

@jeffmill6683 Ай бұрын

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.

@A_Scanner_Lightly 8 ай бұрын

6.2 baby!!! Put some long tubes & a cam on that beauty!🎉🎉

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

She already sounds incredible!

@jakesvideos8204 8 ай бұрын

I’ll stick with my 3.0 diesel 45lbs more of torque than the 6.2 and 10 mpg better all damn day long.

@Saitama-_-333 8 күн бұрын

Yes these trucks apply the brakes.

@Edward-wd5gl 2 ай бұрын

In AZ EVERY place you would want to camp requires operating at 7000 ft elevation. Without a turbo it’s a dog 🐕

@rmiller2 8 ай бұрын

Same test on your Power Wagon coming???

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

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

@rmiller2 8 ай бұрын

Do it!!

@mkat740 8 ай бұрын

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.

@Adventureswithmike1 8 ай бұрын

The f150 with the 5.0 you tested was fast.. the this Chevy with the 6.2....

@bigdogford1 8 ай бұрын

Yep I just went back the 5.0 did it in 9s, and the 6.2 10s

@Adventureswithmike1 8 ай бұрын

@@bigdogford1 Same thing I did I had to go back and check..

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

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.

@Adventureswithmike1 8 ай бұрын

@TheGettyAdventures It's still an impressive time.. But the 5.0 is a very on appreciated motor..

@chrisgrey6605 7 ай бұрын

I'd go with the bigger motor. Its working MUCH less than the Ecoboost. Guess which motor is going to last longer.....

@ahmedalqallaf7436 Ай бұрын

I would take the 6.2 any day everyday

@edan7813 8 ай бұрын

3.0 Duramax tow test??

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

One of my top priorities atm!!

@edan7813 8 ай бұрын

@@TheGettyAdventures Hell yeah, would be nice to see the 3.0L Powerstroke tow, to bad they are discontinued and almost none exist

@crspcritter 8 ай бұрын

I would think more engine braking with the larger v8 engine .

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

You would like to think, the 5.7 hemi was the best engine braking by far

@crspcritter 7 ай бұрын

@@TheGettyAdventures f150 forums : many writing in about v6 ecoboost poor or no engine braking . You need equal amounts of power and engine braking or you could get in some down grade trouble .

@bigdogford1 8 ай бұрын

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

@josipdolic6391 8 ай бұрын

Yeah I remember seeing 5.0 with 9 sec

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

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.

@bigdogford1 8 ай бұрын

@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

@bigdogford1 8 ай бұрын

@TheGettyAdventures love your channel and the way keep everything the same in your test

@EGGINFOOLS 8 ай бұрын

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.

@WBOS72 8 ай бұрын

Too bad gm ruined it with DFM.

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

You aren't wrong

@johnnyp5573 8 ай бұрын

Thats why i bought a 19 HC 6.2. The 19 has an unlockable computer, so its tuned out

@WBOS72 8 ай бұрын

@@johnnyp5573 great info, thank you.

@lemmuhj 8 ай бұрын

I do believe the newer 6.2's will be unlockable soon

@ZmannR2 7 ай бұрын

DFM is no longer on any of these motors. GM removed it years ago

@austinkeen4577 8 ай бұрын

As a 21 GMC Sierra owner, i have to say it is easily one of the trucks of all time.

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

I really liked driving it tbh. Didn't have the sluggish big V8 feel some of the HD trucks have. It felt nice and responsive.

@Bean-sz7sr 8 ай бұрын

Doesn't the 3.5 have twin turbos?

@ronlind1757 8 ай бұрын

Yes, he wasn't really clear about that

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

yes it does

@timmcpeck7527 8 ай бұрын

Sounds almost as good as the Hemi

@wint_62 8 ай бұрын

Sounds way better than the Hemi.

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Hemi does sound awesome but this 6.2L had a very nice rumble to it.

@ryanchapman171 8 ай бұрын

Bro you sponsored by Matco now? Lol

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

Matco is on the short list.

@keithrankin6113 8 ай бұрын

The difference between the two trucks are the gears period. The ford ecoboost uses a 3.55 rear gear possibly a 3.73 depending how it is equipped. The GM on the other hand is heavier and uses a more fuel efficient gear at 3.23 or 3.42 in the 6.2 liter.

@EGGINFOOLS 8 ай бұрын

He stated the ecoboost he drove had a 3.31

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

The ecoboost I drove had 3.31 gears which may still have a slight advantage but still very close.

@arch417powersports 8 ай бұрын

Day 69 of asking for a Nissan Titan video

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

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

@brentmcmahon8188 8 ай бұрын

Solve you cam and lifter problem and put a stage 2 cam and lifters and 478 hp now that thing will pull like a mule !

@brentmcmahon8188 8 ай бұрын

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 .

@shettlock 8 ай бұрын

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

@matthew7972 8 ай бұрын

lol it’s a joke how much this shit costs

@jakesvideos8204 8 ай бұрын

Why not a 3.0 diesel with more torque and 10 more mpg than the 6.2?

@matthew7972 8 ай бұрын

@@jakesvideos8204 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

@shettlock 8 ай бұрын

@@jakesvideos8204 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

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

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

@Riverwarrior83 8 ай бұрын

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. 😂😂😂😂

@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806 5 ай бұрын

Not every truck has a lifter failure. Come back by 2027 when the next generation GM trucks come out.

@michaelneuhaus4432 8 ай бұрын

It weights too much the 5.3 can tow more, but just like the 5.3 it has lifter issues

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

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

@mattcaesar5781 8 ай бұрын

They both have lifter problems

@ajmedeiros77 8 ай бұрын

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

@TheGettyAdventures 8 ай бұрын

I will say the Eco boosts although not perfect have shown they can last a long time.

@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806 5 ай бұрын

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.

@chuytapia8246 4 ай бұрын

Why is this guy wearing a hard hat? No auto mechanic expert wears a hard hat.

@TheArtisticGardener777 3 ай бұрын

I dunno. Everything seems like expensive junk these days. I’m thinking a Tundra might be the best option.

@anthonys1965 15 күн бұрын

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.

@Mattman2500 8 ай бұрын

The thing with the 3.5 is it sucks gas. I'm not sure why it has eco in it's name lol.

@freedomisntfree_44 8 ай бұрын

Literally was about the same as this 😂but faster.

@josephina24 8 ай бұрын

If you're just cruising it barely sips the fuel, as soon as you open her up it becomes the dinosaur guzzler 9000. Horrid mpg if you like to actually drive the truck, they want you to go full grandma with it

@kristoforstewart995 8 ай бұрын

You think so, because of slightly more fuel usage. However, the GMC in this video was going slower and took more time to cover the same route as the 3.5 EcoBoost. Chomp, chomp, sucka. Buy another GMC