Gen 3 Raptor - Too perfect?

[CookieMonster11b]

The raptor is the first vehicle I've purchased that I can't really think of improving. Outside of some of the issues we've seen on this board, there are really not many after-market things I feel the need to do. I've purchased a lot of vehicles in the past, starting from a civic (back in the F&F days), 93 RX-7, s2000, JKU Rubicon, g35, f150 (not in this order), and several others in between. but every vehicle before the Raptor I've modified as soon as I got them. I've modded every single motorcycle I've owned from crotch rockets to Harleys. The Raptor is just too perfect, I'm still trying to decide what wheels to purchase but outside of that, there's NOTHING ELSE TO DO! This is what retirement must feel like (I'm not retired, wish I was)

That is all.

 

[4wheelinAZ]

Light bar for night time shenanigans, bedliner, and tint. That’s about it for me

 

[CoronaRaptor]

Bullet antennae, perch collar, tune.

 

[aileron]

I hate modding. I just want to drive the truck. The less I need to **** with it, the better.

 

[Frogger22]

2 cylinders away from . . .

 

[RaptorFan1988]

2 cylinders away from . . .

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I agree - what's so frustrating is the power wouldn't even need to change. The HO3.5 feels great to drive. Just ppl knowing there's a v8 would make them relax.

 

[AutoXRacer]

The raptor is the first vehicle I've purchased that I can't really think of improving. Outside of some of the issues we've seen on this board, there are really not many after-market things I feel the need to do. I've purchased a lot of vehicles in the past, starting from a civic (back in the F&F days), 93 RX-7, s2000, JKU Rubicon, g35, f150 (not in this order), and several others in between. but every vehicle before the Raptor I've modified as soon as I got them. I've modded every single motorcycle I've owned from crotch rockets to Harleys. The Raptor is just too perfect, I'm still trying to decide what wheels to purchase but outside of that, there's NOTHING ELSE TO DO! This is what retirement must feel like (I'm not retired, wish I was)

That is all.
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Really!!?? I test drove one and was disappointed by the power.... I was expecting more. Although it's the first full size truck I've driven.

Yes definitely feels more powerful than my 2016 Rubicon JKU with 4.10s.

But I expected more...

I ordered a 2022... not knowing when I'll actually get it, I already have a list of mods to do.
Larger Intercooler
Larger Intake Filter
Downpipes
Tune

Hoping to increase the HP and TQ to at least 500hp / 550-575tq.

I just think 450hp is meh... especially for such a big heavy truck.

Disclaimer, I daily drive a 750hp Mustang... lol

In comparison, I test drove a 2021 Explorer ST after the 2020 Raptor and that Explorer ST blew my mind how fast it was. I loved its power delivery. Definitely was not expecting that level of performance... The wife is getting the ST!! Need that vehicle in the stable. Lol

 

[Hemmy]

Really!!?? I test drove one and was disappointed by the power.... I was expecting more. Although it's the first full size truck I've driven.

Yes definitely feels more powerful than my 2016 Rubicon JKU with 4.10s.

But I expected more...

I ordered a 2022... not knowing when I'll actually get it, I already have a list of mods to do.
Larger Intercooler
Larger Intake Filter
Downpipes
Tune

Hoping to increase the HP and TQ to at least 500hp / 550-575tq.

I just think 450hp is meh... especially for such a big heavy truck.

Disclaimer, I daily drive a 750hp Mustang... lol

In comparison, I test drove a 2021 Explorer ST after the 2020 Raptor and that Explorer ST blew my mind how fast it was. I loved its power delivery. Definitely was not expecting that level of performance... The wife is getting the ST!! Need that vehicle in the stable. Lol

Put the Raptor in sport drive mode and, imo, it is a completely different truck.

 

[Shane361]

Really!!?? I test drove one and was disappointed by the power.... I was expecting more. Although it's the first full size truck I've driven.

Yes definitely feels more powerful than my 2016 Rubicon JKU with 4.10s.

But I expected more...

I ordered a 2022... not knowing when I'll actually get it, I already have a list of mods to do.
Larger Intercooler
Larger Intake Filter
Downpipes
Tune

Hoping to increase the HP and TQ to at least 500hp / 550-575tq.

I just think 450hp is meh... especially for such a big heavy truck.

Disclaimer, I daily drive a 750hp Mustang... lol

In comparison, I test drove a 2021 Explorer ST after the 2020 Raptor and that Explorer ST blew my mind how fast it was. I loved its power delivery. Definitely was not expecting that level of performance... The wife is getting the ST!! Need that vehicle in the stable. Lol

Tell me about the Mustang. Have owned about 6 myself....96 Mystic, Procharged 02GT, 04 Mach1, 04 Cobra with Kennebell, 11 5.0, Procharged 15 GT.

 

[Donovan]

Hilarious..

How these two topics are next to each other..



Why would you not buy a gen 3
Gen 3 Raptor - Too perfect


lol