GT500 is still light compared to putting that engine in a truck that could potentially weigh close to 5800 lbs. You're asking the motor to lug around an extra 1600+ lbs. What's the GVWR of the GT500? 5200, maybe? Doesn't even come close to the curb weight of a Raptor. Putting that engine...
Hopefully Ford puts in the megazilla instead of the s/c 5.2: https://www.thedrive.com/news/37965/fords-mega-zilla-an-even-more-powerful-crate-engine-based-on-the-7-3l-godzilla-is-coming
You're asking the 5.2 to punch out as much power but carry around an extra 1600-1800 lbs over it's original...
Raptor finally gets a unique frame, has legitimate long travel numbers for a 4x4, has shocks that's one step away from not needing an internal bypass or having to change the shim valvings ever, 37's from the factory (although you lose travel, but nothing a little self-clearance/aftermarket...
Sway bar's pretty good at reducing body roll in one direction when the vehicle is suddenly upset from a level (from the yaw perspective) ride. IMO, it sucks for transitions (where vehicle direction changes dramatically), unless you had some ridiculously stiff sway bar. Best way to reduce body...
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