Daily driven Raptor any worries for R?

[r3run33]

Hello everyone. I love my current Raptor and it’s a daily driven one; put in order for the R. Anyone have info from the Shelby people on how the predator engine holds up? Longevity? Etc. I have faith in Ford and all the testing they do so I think it will be ok! Any info appreciated

 

[BoostCreep]

Aside from fuel and brake pad consumption, they are solid. I don’t think you’d have any issues daily driving one if you want.

 

[Dudebrodude]

I wouldn't expect any additional worries out of the norm. Everything in the R has been proven elsewhere for the most part.

Long term I am curious on the reliability of the 5.2 vs the TRX motor. I'm sure both will die because of electronic failures before mechanical issues anyway.

 

[Non-Sense]

I’ve put around 10,000 miles on my GT500 the last few years with no problems. It does need a longer warm up when it’s colder. It also takes over 11 quarts of oil in the predator engine.

 

[r3run33]

Thanks for replying. I keep Raptor in garage so winter startups not to harsh but will definitely baby it in the beginning

 

[thatJeepguy]

Dude modern engines are pretty solid. Maintainance is king. Most people ditch their rigs way before they reach a mechanical wear issue.

 

[Rated R]

I ordered mine with the block heater. Figured it'll help in the winter with what will likely be a longer warm up time w/ 11 quarts of oil.

 

[leadedfoot99]

They are solid besides the fact that they sometimes had improperly installed chain tensioners which al qaeda'd the engine. (21B26 )

 

[RDT-G23]

I'll be daily driving mine. I'm not worried.

 

[pughde]

I have a GT500 5.2 seems solid to me. The only area I am not sure about is the transmission. I have a 10-speed in my 2017 and I hope the R will get a better version of it.