All-New Ford F-150 Raptor Will Debut Feb. 3

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Dual clutch? I doubt they are pulling that whole GT500 power train as is and putting it into the Raptor, but how would I know. I really don’t know if that dual clutch would work in the Raptor product.

There may be more knowledgeable people within the forum to say if that would even work for this heavy off road truck.
Yeah, I am not sure if the twin clutch would work in the Raptor. It may need something more beefy with the Raptors weight. I have no inside info, I am speculating as much as the next guy here.
 

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He knows that I am a V8 Raptor customer. No exceptions. He did not "confirm" that there is a V8, but he strongly suggested it, and he knows I will not pay one thin dime for a V6 truck.

The suggestion is a GT500 motor detuned to 710-715 HP, and the ten speed stays in the truck as the only tranny.
 

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He knows that I am a V8 Raptor customer. No exceptions. He did not "confirm" that there is a V8, but he strongly suggested it, and he knows I will not pay one thin dime for a V6 truck.

The suggestion is a GT500 motor detuned to 710-715 HP, and the ten speed stays in the truck as the only tranny.
My dealer knows the same for me. I will not entertain another V6. It has to be Supercharged V8.

I will say it is a good sign that Ford CEO Jim Farley liked a tweet that implied, a supercharged V8 Raptor debuting Feb 3rd.
 

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Yes....this is still just speculation, but my "salesman" is a family friend for many many years. He knows what I want. I was hoping for the Godzilla motor with a blower, but I guess I'll settle for the 5.2...

The math works out that with my trade and a little cash, I'll just be basically extending my current loan. Also, I'll be getting most of the upgrades I've been spending my disposable income on already included on the truck (3" shocks, coil springs, more up fitter switches, etc), what's not to like?

OH>>>>>the other part of the "rumor" is that the Raptor R might come with 37's...not sure on that. Colors are also up for grabs, they are apparently changing......
 

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I am so pumped for this announcement!!!!
I have an alarm set to tune in on February 3!

I’ve been holding on to my Gen 1 to make the leap to a Gen III after they come out!
 

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Yes....this is still just speculation, but my "salesman" is a family friend for many many years. He knows what I want. I was hoping for the Godzilla motor with a blower, but I guess I'll settle for the 5.2...

The math works out that with my trade and a little cash, I'll just be basically extending my current loan. Also, I'll be getting most of the upgrades I've been spending my disposable income on already included on the truck (3" shocks, coil springs, more up fitter switches, etc), what's not to like?

OH>>>>>the other part of the "rumor" is that the Raptor R might come with 37's...not sure on that. Colors are also up for grabs, they are apparently changing......

So you have inside pricing on the “R” already?
 
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