2019 F350 6.2L 4WD build thread; HPI flatbed, ATO AterraXL composite camper, Carli/King, 37s, 4.88s, etc

[wfv56]

When is your camper due to be complete?

 

[mk216v]

When is your camper due to be complete?

Honestly, no idea exactly. Hopefully April or May? Some further delays, which are typical at this point in crazylife2022.

 

[Grassland]

#crazylife2020thru2022

 

[Explorerinil]

I guess I need to spend some time daily'ing it for awhile...once oil temps are up, shift down and spank on it a bit.


Mine is 6R140 6spd auto. I went for it/6.2L as I wanted to reduce the potential complexity of the new 7.3L and also 10spd. 10spd would put an engine into the powerband better than 6spd, but when it comes to repairs, 4 more gears = more possibility for hurt. Just my $0.02 after many years of doing this.

But the 7.3 is far less complex than the 6.2…

 

[Grassland]

The 6.2 is SOHC is it not?

I never looked, does the 7.3 have cam phasing?
GM made phased cam in block motors. I wouldn't really consider them "less complicated"

 

[1000arms]

... I never looked, does the 7.3 have cam phasing? ...

You might look at the following regarding the "Godzilla" Ford 7.3L gas engine.

Go In-Depth Into The 7.3L

Ford's 7.3L

www.holley.com

The following quotes are from the above link.

"The new pushrod Ford displaces 445 cubic inches and while it’s not slated for the 2021 Mustang, you can order one from Ford Performance as a crate engine for swaps or custom builds and the aftermarket is starting to respond with parts to improve performance.

Godzilla, as it’s being called, was developed as an option for F-250-and-up Super Duty models as a severe-duty engine that’s powerful, durable, and affordable to build and maintain. Interestingly enough, the very features that make it a strong truck engine get us hot rodders fired up, too. We’ve already seen one make over 700 horsepower naturally aspirated and 1,450 horsepower with a supercharger!"

"The 445 cubic inch "Godzilla" is fairly compact for a big-cube block, with dimensions that are just a little bit bigger than a 351W small-block."

Ford’s 7.3-Liter ‘Godzilla’ Gas Engine Delivers 430 Horsepower & Packs Monster Potential

Ford’s pushrod 7.3-liter ‘Godzilla’ truck engine delivers 430 horsepower and has the potential for so much more.

www.motortrend.com

7.3L SUPER DUTY NA CRATE ENGINE

7.3L SUPER DUTY NA CRATE ENGINE|Ford Performance Parts

performanceparts.ford.com

 

[Grassland]

Ok so it's cam in block and has cam phasing.
That blog/description makes it sound great, but it also sounds like it's relying on all the modern controls and sensors every other engine is.
It's not some analog push rod engine from the 60s..
And what it doesn't have is the track record of millions of hours of combined use the 6.2 has.

 

[hbabler]

So any decision on the tires yet? I am very close to buying another set for my excursion and was curious what you were thinking.

 

[Skinhyfish]

Maxxis I have love them… or the Toyo at3. Went maxis all I could get.. wear awesome, quiet and look good. My new favorite

 

[mk216v]

#crazylife2020thru2022

True dat!

Glad to hear the new 7.3 is working out. I'm still confident with my 6.2L decision, along with the 6R140. Extra torque from the 7.3L would be nice, but '20+ F-Series would have been more money, less aftermarket support at the time for a new rig (ie LED headlights--although the Tremor units are very nice), etc. Moving on from the 6.2L vs 7.3L topic...

So any decision on the tires yet? I am very close to buying another set for my excursion and was curious what you were thinking.

I've narrowed it down to either of the two below, but since the 33s that came with the truck still have considerable tread, I'm holding off on ordering 37s for at least a few months while I use more "free" miles from the 33s and will continue to do more research between these two. For this first round, I'm leaning towards going with the Yoko's--4/32" more tread, I don't need 3PMSF since I have 33" Blizzak's for winter, plus I can get better pricing on thru the Yoko's through my channels....then 2nd round I might go with the Maxxis after more feedback is out on them;

Maxxis Razr AT; 72lbs (a/t, 124R, D load 3525lbs@50psi, 15/32", 36.5", 3PMSF, 3ply sidewall via Scott at Maxxis technical--some sites list 2ply)
https://www.maxxis.com/us/tire/razr-at/

Yokohama Geolandar X-AT; 77lbs (a/t, 124Q, D load 3525lbs@50psi, 19/32", 36.8", 3ply sidewall)
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...5QR7GXAT&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
https://tiresize.com/tires/Yokohama/Geolandar-X-AT-37X12.50R17.htm

Keep the tire feedback coming!

 

[Skinhyfish]

Maxxis!!

 

[mk216v]

Maxxis!!

Haha, you can only vote once.

 

[Skinhyfish]

Look even better in person

 

[Grassland]

I would say Maxxis as in theory they would provide a bit better traction in inclement weather you may come across when not running your dedicated winters.

 

[RAM5500 CAMPERTHING]

True dat!

Glad to hear the new 7.3 is working out. I'm still confident with my 6.2L decision, along with the 6R140. Extra torque from the 7.3L would be nice, but '20+ F-Series would have been more money, less aftermarket support at the time for a new rig (ie LED headlights--although the Tremor units are very nice), etc. Moving on from the 6.2L vs 7.3L topic...


I've narrowed it down to either of the two below, but since the 33s that came with the truck still have considerable tread, I'm holding off on ordering 37s for at least a few months while I use more "free" miles from the 33s and will continue to do more research between these two. For this first round, I'm leaning towards going with the Yoko's--4/32" more tread, I don't need 3PMSF since I have 33" Blizzak's for winter, plus I can get better pricing on thru the Yoko's through my channels....then 2nd round I might go with the Maxxis after more feedback is out on them;

Maxxis Razr AT; 72lbs (a/t, 124R, D load 3525lbs@50psi, 15/32", 36.5", 3PMSF, 3ply sidewall via Scott at Maxxis technical--some sites list 2ply)
https://www.maxxis.com/us/tire/razr-at/

Yokohama Geolandar X-AT; 77lbs (a/t, 124Q, D load 3525lbs@50psi, 19/32", 36.8", 3ply sidewall)
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...5QR7GXAT&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
https://tiresize.com/tires/Yokohama/Geolandar-X-AT-37X12.50R17.htm

Keep the tire feedback coming!

Hmmm... Thats going to give you about 7k load rating at the rear axle.

And with my estimated GVWR of 13k+, i think you are going to be cutting it pretty close sir.

Do I dare ask why you aren’t even considering load range E tires? That’s almost standard minimum on most camper setups.

Love You [Kissy Face]