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  1. TurboTJ

    Four Wheeler: 10 reasons Raptor better than TRX

    So are they wrong? Does the 3.5 not have more power, more torque, less weight and higher MPG’s? This is a fact and it’s true regardless of who says it. Also, what evidence do you have that the hellcat engines are more durable?
  2. TurboTJ

    Four Wheeler: 10 reasons Raptor better than TRX

    Wait... you sold your Raptor but you still come here to post?? Not everyone is as obsessed with a V8 as you. As the instructors at RA said, the 3.6 has more torque, more HP, higher fuel efficiency and is lighter than the V8 in the Gen 1’s. I am slightly concerned about how long it will last...
  3. TurboTJ

    Four Wheeler: 10 reasons Raptor better than TRX

    I guess I’m disappointed that the TRX isn’t a stronger competitor. Yes, they have more HP but I can’t remember the last time I wanted more. On the street, I just spin my tires (and I don’t want to wear them out too quick), in the dirt, I seem to have plenty of power. The only place that I could...
  4. TurboTJ

    Four Wheeler: 10 reasons Raptor better than TRX

    How did you get to this conclusion? Raptors historically have always had really good resale value...
  5. TurboTJ

    Four Wheeler: 10 reasons Raptor better than TRX

    The fuel economy numbers are out: 10 City/14 highway/12 combined. The Raptor literally gets 50% better fuel economy. It’s hard to believe that something working correctly and not towing could get 10MPG. I’m out! More money upfront and more at the pump for less off-road capability. Seems...
  6. TurboTJ

    Winches?! Who has one? What do you think?

    I really want a winch but relocating the intercooler and maybe adaptive CC makes me worry about AC/radiator/tranny cooler airflow. This will likely also make warranty claims harder “that intercooler blocked your tranny cooler which made your tranny fail”. Just speculation though If this were a...
  7. TurboTJ

    Four Wheeler: 10 reasons Raptor better than TRX

    I love it when people only have the capacity to make their decision based on one parameter, in this case, the number of cylinders. “More cylinders = more better!!” I’m not loyal to Ford or any manufacturer but the data we have seems to indicate that the TRX is a pavement princess.
  8. TurboTJ

    load lifter 5000

    I’m just using your logic to point out what else it could be used on (incorrectly). But it‘a ok. We’re all wrong sometimes. No need to get emotional and upset
  9. TurboTJ

    Raptor as Status Symbol

    I seem to buy new and then beat senseless offroad. I wouldn’t recommend my approach nor my used Raptor’s.
  10. TurboTJ

    load lifter 5000

    Also, this might be useful to look at but I’m by no means a suspension expert. Still trying to learn. https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/finally-got-a-true-removable-towing-solution-see-pics.58963/
  11. TurboTJ

    load lifter 5000

    This is absurd logic. So if i don’t daily my Raptor (i.e. then only use it for off-roading) that is somehow better?? In that case, it might only have a few thousand miles but all would be on dirt or going to/from the trail? I only use my windshield wipers a few times a year. Probably < 1% of...
  12. TurboTJ

    Four Wheeler: 10 reasons Raptor better than TRX

    I’ve noticed that too. If you drive in boost, your fuel economy plummets. I drive on lots of mountain roads where the speed limit is 65 tops. If I go around there, I’m in the low 20’s but what’s the fun in that?? I just got back from a road trip with a roof top tent and about 900lbs in the...
  13. TurboTJ

    Four Wheeler: 10 reasons Raptor better than TRX

    Lots of insightful responses. I think there are many of us who are more interested in the practical aspects of a Raptor than in the emotional need for V8 noises. I was planning to buy a Rubicon Ecodiesel but test drove a Raptor at the last second and found the Raptor could do all the rock...
  14. TurboTJ

    Life expectancy of 3.5

    That’s a great video. Accelerated aging tests are always fun. I’m happy to see they do thermal shock too. Makes me feel better when I remote start at -10F in the winter and hear an unusual whine for the first 10-20 seconds. I used to do thermal shock testing on nuke components and always wanted...
  15. TurboTJ

    Life expectancy of 3.5

    What anecdotes? Also, what metallurgy advances have been made since 2010?
  16. TurboTJ

    Life expectancy of 3.5

    My only point is that when adding more parts that you depend on that have a non-zero failure rate, your reliability will always go down. It's just math. I do have a 2020 Raptor and I love the 3.5EB. The pro's of the 3.5EB strongly outweigh the cons for me. It will never be as reliable as an...
  17. TurboTJ

    Life expectancy of 3.5

    I disagree. As you mentioned, there are millions out there so bringing up the 5 you know is not a sufficient representation of the population. Turbocharged engines have lower reliability (in comparison to their naturally aspirated counterparts) due to the increased temperatures at which they...
  18. TurboTJ

    Life expectancy of 3.5

    I’m also really curious about the longevity. Best practice used to be that turbos were there on gasoline engines only for when you briefly need that extra power but the rest of the time you’re not making substantial boost. That’s why they were a great fit for sports cars that don’t need much...
  19. TurboTJ

    Question #19: How do you run an auxiliary speaker wire?

    Speakers?? I thought your most recent project was gold spinners?
  20. TurboTJ

    I’d like to throat punch a Ford Designer

    TFL has pointed this out many times on their channel. Must’ve been an intern’s project.
  21. TurboTJ

    Opinions on using your trail control?

    I have found that it works great going downhill or on a fairly constant grade going up. It you are rock crawling, it will push up against a shelf and keeps adding throttle until it violently surges over it. Left foot breaking gives better results than trail control. You can be ready for it to...
  22. TurboTJ

    911 Crazy's Mod Squad Thread

    Build date was late June. It was delivered and I had PPF applied in late July so probably pretty close.
  23. TurboTJ

    911 Crazy's Mod Squad Thread

    Really?? I did mine on day one... I hadn’t heard this.
  24. TurboTJ

    windshield cracked during offroading

    This ^ There was probably a stress concentrator such as a rock chip that created a spot for a crack to start. Go look along the crack (especially at the ends) and see if you can spot it. On another vehicle, I had a windshield crack due to the unibody flexing but since the Raptor is body on...
  25. TurboTJ

    TFL: Gen 3 + GT500 V8 is confirmed

    I think most of us feel this way. Paying that much money for low MPG’s and more HP than you can use with high insurance cost (i suspect) is going a long ways to feel better about yourself. I can still almost call my Raptor practical because we are in the dirt every weekend or using the truck...

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