Is it possible to use Gen 3 raptor engine on Gen 2?

[631raptor]

I'm wondering if it's possible to use my gen 2 raptor replacing the engine down the road with the latest 3.5 liter v6 engine?

 

[thatJeepguy]

There are better options.

 

[Pikser]

There are better options.

Such as…..

 

[Ruger]

Automobile systems are so integrated now that a non-standard engine swap that provides full functionality seems highly unlikely unless you swap in the computers, firmware, and software that go with the replacement engine. Even with that it seems a risky proposition.

 

[GordoJay]

Why not drop in a gen 2 engine?

 

[thatJeepguy]

Such as…..

We posted about this in another thread on Friday or saturday. There are stroker variants 4.1,4.2 that are sleeved and strengthened with billet cranks. If you want a tire shredder thats a better move than a stock gen 3 motor. With garret big turbos , handily smoke a raptor R. On E85 , youll likely need to have an f250 rear in it being at close to 1000lb of torque.

 

[thatJeepguy]

Gen 2 build, late to the party.

Figured it could be fun to try and document here 2020 raptor. SVC mid travel currently. Fox 3.5 bypasses front and rear. Truck is currently at SVC getting 4 link treatment. Updates since photo. Innov8 g600 17” wheels in bronze with 37” BFG KM3s. Removed rigid adapt and replaced with 30”...

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