Sharkus29
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people dont like to hear the truth. especially here when a toyota motor may cost more than a ford. 3.5 is way more run of the mill than the 3UZ. I believe you because you said entire crate motor. Thats the entire thing as a turn key. I still called Sparks and other dealers because i was dealing with the magnuson pinging issue and worried about detonating the entire motor. The rods are frail especially from pinging that the S/C's create from aggressive timing and high IAT's. TRD's tune was much much more conservative but they still pulled it as it was a liability. DAP never came out with one for the flex fuel which i was disappointed.
One things for sure, i miss the sound and the power and reliability of it though. The raptor even with a tune feels like a complete slouch.
I don’t know what kind of tune you’re running but my Raptor with a tune is anything but a slouch. For a 6000lb truck it’s ****** quick. Judging by your post are you sure you even have a Raptor? Sounds like you drive a Toyota.