Got my Raptor $2,940 under MSRP

[zombiekiller]

Ford isnt even as close on the bronco as everyone thinks they are. They havent even decided if it will be full size or wrangler sized. Call me a skeptic, but I think they have much bigger fish to fry than appeasing those who want a v8 regardless of whether it would be actually down on power from the ecoboost.

Much like people skipped getting a gt350 because the gt500 was "right around the corner", keep on waiting for that 7.0... it'll come... someday.

 

[Raptor911]

I can't understand the fascination with a 7L V8. Ford has invested heavily in Turbo technology. But let's pretend Ford is planning for a V8. Why in the hell would they do a 7L? A 4L V8 Ecoboost would make more sense. Customers would get their V8 truck and Ford gets the Ecoboost and thus everyone would win.

Don't forget, Ford has invested heavily in reducing the weight in the F150 and a 7L V8 would counter this investment.

A 4L V8 would produce some crazy HP/Torque considering the 3.5L V6 produces more than enough power.

 

[dude1782]

Much like people skipped getting a gt350 because the gt500 was "right around the corner", keep on waiting for that 7.0... it'll come... someday.

Now the gt500 is finally set for 2019 so all those people who waited 4 years will finally be able to get one. Although I hear the 2020 hybrid mustang will be even faster so I'm waiting for that one.

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I can't understand the fascination with a 7L V8. Ford has invested heavily in Turbo technology. But let's pretend Ford is planning for a V8. Why in the hell would they do a 7L? A 4L V8 Ecoboost would make more sense. Customers would get their V8 truck and Ford gets the Ecoboost and thus everyone would win.

Don't forget, Ford has invested heavily in reducing the weight in the F150 and a 7L V8 would counter this investment.

A 4L V8 would produce some crazy HP/Torque considering the 3.5L V6 produces more than enough power.

The rumor of the large displacement gas v8 stems from ford's plans to replace the current 6.2 and 6.8 gasser engines in the super duty. Clickbait articles and v8 dreamers then reasoned it could be a raptor option much like the previous generation. The fascination with it is that a naturally aspirated v8 with similar performance to the ecoboost would have much more/better aftermarket performance potential, better sound, and potentially better reliability.

Personally, I think an 8 cylinder would be pretty neat with aftermarket cam, headers, exhaust, and a tune and when the time comes a sweet Whipple supercharger.

Ecoboost performance is great in stock form (some may not agree). Although the aftermarket potential argument is pretty reasonable. A lot can be accomplished with a tune and bolt ons, however when you upgrade the turbos you begin to lose low end which is a big deal on this application. This is not the case with superchargers. Sound seems to be a much bigger deal to some people than others and then there's even more arguments about which sound and it's a mess. The case for reliability is also subject to skepticism (how many problems really are there and has it been long enough to make a judgement).

 

[zombiekiller]

Now the gt500 is finally set for 2019 so all those people who waited 4 years will finally be able to get one. Although I hear the 2020 hybrid mustang will be even faster so I'm waiting for that one.

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The rumor of the large displacement gas v8 stems from ford's plans to replace the current 6.2 and 6.8 gasser engines in the super duty. Clickbait articles and v8 dreamers then reasoned it could be a raptor option much like the previous generation. The fascination with it is that a naturally aspirated v8 with similar performance to the ecoboost would have much more/better aftermarket performance potential, better sound, and potentially better reliability.

Personally, I think an 8 cylinder would be pretty neat with aftermarket cam, headers, exhaust, and a tune and when the time comes a sweet Whipple supercharger.

Ecoboost performance is great in stock form (some may not agree). Although the aftermarket potential argument is pretty reasonable. A lot can be accomplished with a tune and bolt ons, however when you upgrade the turbos you begin to lose low end which is a big deal on this application. This is not the case with superchargers. Sound seems to be a much bigger deal to some people than others and then there's even more arguments about which sound and it's a mess. The case for reliability is also subject to skepticism (how many problems really are there and has it been long enough to make a judgement).

If I waited 4 years for a mythical vehicle that I wanted to drive, I'd be wearing out a bus pass by now.

I'd be interested to see what happens if you yank the turbos off the current ecoboost, and replace them with a SC.

You hear me whipple? How much powers can you make? How torquey can it get?

In all reality, I think I know why not...

The rear differential, front differential and transfer case would all shatter to pieces instantaneously.

Some people HAVE to make big power. Most people in the know will tell you, much like in road racing, It isn't how much HP or torque that you can make. The secret sauce to a capable truck is how much speed you can carry.

After a simple tune, These trucks have plenty of power for me and my application. How much faster do I REALLY need to get to 80-90 mph?

My answer is, " not any faster than I already do."

 

[dude1782]

If I waited 4 years for a mythical vehicle that I wanted to drive, I'd be wearing out a bus pass by now.

I'd be interested to see what happens if you yank the turbos off the current ecoboost, and replace them with a SC.

You hear me whipple? How much powers can you make? How torquey can it get?

In all reality, I think I know why not...

The rear differential, front differential and transfer case would all shatter to pieces instantaneously.

Some people HAVE to make big power. Most people in the know will tell you, much like in road racing, It isn't how much HP or torque that you can make. The secret sauce to a capable truck is how much speed you can carry.

After a simple tune, These trucks have plenty of power for me and my application. How much faster do I REALLY need to get to 80-90 mph?

My answer is, " not any faster than I already do."

Suspension is definitely underrated in most performance applications. The raptor has enough power as is and can make respectable gains with simple modifications. Suspension upgrades will make a much bigger difference where it's important for this truck. When it does reach the point where it could benefit from more usable power a v8 could be supercharged but an ecoboost with upgraded turbos would have LESS hp/tq than stock until 3,000 or so RPM which is pretty significant. Stock it makes boost and decent tq before 2,000 which is reasonable but coming up on 3,000 is much less so.

Aside from all that, most people want maximum hp to maximize their fun. They aren't considering whether or not the truck NEEDS power because it doesn't. A tune and some bolt ons will give it plenty of power and probably more than you would ever need, but some people want as much power as possible just to screw around, toast tires, and have fun. Blowing up their diffs and transfer case is an increased possibility but your depiction of them instantly shattering upon the application of increased power is dramatic.

 

[zombiekiller]

Suspension is definitely underrated in most performance applications. The raptor has enough power as is and can make respectable gains with simple modifications. Suspension upgrades will make a much bigger difference where it's important for this truck. When it does reach the point where it could benefit from more usable power a v8 could be supercharged but an ecoboost with upgraded turbos would have LESS hp/tq than stock until 3,000 or so RPM which is pretty significant. Stock it makes boost and decent tq before 2,000 which is reasonable but coming up on 3,000 is much less so.

Aside from all that, most people want maximum hp to maximize their fun. They aren't considering whether or not the truck NEEDS power because it doesn't. A tune and some bolt ons will give it plenty of power and probably more than you would ever need, but some people want as much power as possible just to screw around, toast tires, and have fun. Blowing up their diffs and transfer case is an increased possibility but your depiction of them instantly shattering upon the application of increased power is dramatic.

My estimation of the sensitivity of the differentials is based on feedback from folks that helped develop and test the pre-production trucks.

One racer did baja last year in the stock spec raptor. That dude is like the smoothest off-road driver on earth. If I could remember his name I'd toss it out there.

Ford nixed the ability to lock the rear at higher speeds because it is rather easy to make it puke its guts if it is shock loaded due to driver error or hitting a positive traction surface unexpectedly.

Don't get me wrong, I totally get your point. While I'd appreciate better sounds coming out of the truck, I also really love my truck and I do not believe that I'd trade it for one with the only difference being a v8. It just isn't that important to me.

Big HP is for fast road vehicles and dedicated off-road rigs, IMO.

But again, that's my opinion.

 

[dude1782]

My estimation of the sensitivity of the differentials is based on feedback from folks that helped develop and test the pre-production trucks.

One racer did baja last year in the stock spec raptor. That dude is like the smoothest off-road driver on earth. If I could remember his name I'd toss it out there.

Ford nixed the ability to lock the rear at higher speeds because it is rather easy to make it puke its guts if it is shock loaded due to driver error or hitting a positive traction surface unexpectedly.

Don't get me wrong, I totally get your point. While I'd appreciate better sounds coming out of the truck, I also really love my truck and I do not believe that I'd trade it for one with the only difference being a v8. It just isn't that important to me.

Big HP is for fast road vehicles and dedicated off-road rigs, IMO.

But again, that's my opinion.

You’re probably talking about Greg Foutz. The differential has some durability problems but they weren’t exploding to the touch on supercharged gen 1s.

I agree with upgrading suspension first. There are some big improvements that can be made on the suspension but if the truck were modified to a point where it was ready for big power, the ecoboost wouldn’t be up for it. Suspension is the first priority with my truck and I wouldn’t trade it in for a v8 either. But had there been an option at the time of purchase I would have gone for it.


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