Yeah, the 6.2 definitely has a flatter torque curve, and it comes in way sooner, but not nearly as good as the other (generally even larger and heavier) diesel options. I just threw that out as a counter to the common assumption that ALL diesels beat the pants off of relatively stock gassers. I guess if I was daily driving my rig I might consider a 6.5 TD, but I've just never been a fan of the 6.2. If my rig had a running 6.2 in it when I got it, I probably would still be running it. But, I wanted to cut all the weight I could, and I just didn't see spending as much or more on a 6.2 given my goals and knowledge/experience. BTW, FWIW, my tow rig is a diesel and I don’t think I will ever consider another gasser, but I still wouldn’t go out of my way for a 6.2… <shrug> I only posted cause it seemed like all the advice was one way, normally I don’t get involved in these type discussions simply because it does come down to opinion and preference…
BTW, has anyone EVER seen a 6.2 that would stay clean? Seems like all the Detroits (including the big boys) leak oil and fuel. Nasty, stinky, messy engines, at least all those I’ve seen. Then again, most people let a gasser get crusty too, but at least it doesn’t smell like raw diesel. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
BTW, has anyone EVER seen a 6.2 that would stay clean? Seems like all the Detroits (including the big boys) leak oil and fuel. Nasty, stinky, messy engines, at least all those I’ve seen. Then again, most people let a gasser get crusty too, but at least it doesn’t smell like raw diesel. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
