[Gen2] New Engine Price? Follow up on Blown Engine...

[colticus]

Geez. 2 years ago I had a new long block and turbos installed for just under 14k at the local ford dealer. Your quote is insane.

 

[Old-Raptor-guy]

Question; whats the KBB for a regular 2017 Raptor with 172XXX miles? Maybe mid- to high-30's? There's zero chance of doing that swap and "getting your money's worth" out of it. I am in no way criticizing, because I've got about $50K invested in a 2011 G1 with 148xxx miles.
If you're looking at options for a pull-out engine package, I'd consider looking at Hennessey's shop in Texas. https://www.hennesseyspecialvehicles.com/ Their customers are investing huge dollars with him when they do engine swaps and tend to bring in very well maintained vehicles. A friend of mine bought a (very low mileage) complete G2 Raptor engine, trans, and transfer case from them for $10K, and had it tweaked for his Class 7 race truck. They ended up with a package capable of racing all day at 600hp, that can be boosted to 700hp when necessary.

Consider a lobotomy also!?

 

[New recaros]

Why not just put a new piston in it?

 

[unashamed7]

Geez. 2 years ago I had a new long block and turbos installed for just under 14k at the local ford dealer. Your quote is insane.

@colticus, mind if I ask where in the US you're located? I'm thinking maybe central CA has inflated pricing?
This was all at a local shop - I'll call the dealer tomorrow for a quote.

 

[unashamed7]

Why not just put a new piston in it?

Shop recommended full replacement due to the amount of miles.
They did get a picture of the pitting, which makes me wary of the rest of the block

 

[julien194b]

you put a pic from your ophtalmologist...

 

[colticus]

@colticus, mind if I ask where in the US you're located? I'm thinking maybe central CA has inflated pricing?
This was all at a local shop - I'll call the dealer tomorrow for a quote.

Houston tx.

 

[IgoBAREpickle]

This one runs… you could recoup some of cost with parting out the rest of the truck.

https://www.copart.com/lot/88745425/salvage-2017-ford-f150-raptor-id-boise

 

[ThePaintPirate]

I know it doesn't make financial sense (putting money in vehicles rarely does), but I do appreciate your willingness to keep it on the road.

 

[07XLN]

For that kinda money I'd look into a coyote swap with a Whipple.