GEN 2 My prediction on the 5.2

[8WOOD]

The next raptor is going to be a hybrid. Whatever engine they put in it, it will be rocking a transmission that is Torque assisted by a battery. Ford is gearing up to move to all electric, i think they will use FP to reinforce the brands new "e" culture just as did with the ecoboost.

 

[pbtjrlmrt]

It will be fun to watch Fiat(Dodge) try to make the TRX competitive off road. There is so much more to a truck then the number of cylinders and HP/Torque numbers. Ya gotta be able to use it effectively and reliably and that isn't a hallmark of Fiat...LOL 95% of the time the Raptor has so much more power than necessary I usually run my stock tune. With the tune in it's just a bit obnoxious to be honest and gas mileage suffers for no real reason. So...Fiat(Dodge) fan boys...bring on the TRX and let's see if it competes. If it sells with the 37s you won't be able to get it in your garage not to mention parking structures and that's a nogo for me. Raptor dimensions are already pushing the envelope but I can at least get it in the garage and park wherever I want. The v6 is amazing and the truck is set up perfectly minus a torque arm

 

[BobbyVA]

Excuse my ignorance if this question seems dumb....in terms of the V6 V8 discussion...wouldn’t it be better to have a larger motor not maxed out (not working as hard to make the power) than a smaller engine working harder to make more power?

Wouldn’t the bigger engine working less if properly designed last longer than a properly designed smaller engine working harder?

The whole no replacement for displacement argument.




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[tmd11111]

Only reason Ford still offers the 5.0 in the F150 is because there’s too many old codgers out there that think a truck isn’t a truck without one. Both will die off shortly.

 

[df4801]

Excuse my ignorance if this question seems dumb....in terms of the V6 V8 discussion...wouldn’t it be better to have a larger motor not maxed out (not working as hard to make the power) than a smaller engine working harder to make more power?

Wouldn’t the bigger engine working less if properly designed last longer than a properly designed smaller engine working harder?

The whole no replacement for displacement argument.




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I think that used to be the case but not so much now with modern engines. Toyota’s 4cyl engine often outlasts their 6cyl running in the same car.

 

[SVTTrooper]

The Ford GT displays that by competing with v12s and the likes.

uhh.. no, they competed in the GTLM Class which has BMW, Corvette, Ferrari, Ford, and Porsche. none use a V12 as they are regulated to either a V8 or smaller displacement with TTs.

So...Fiat(Dodge) fan boys...bring on the TRX and let's see if it competes.

guess you weren't around during the Ram Runner days hey? Joe Bacal (off road racer) thought the RR was almost there and that wasn't even built by Ram.

 

[Jonny V]

Excuse my ignorance if this question seems dumb....in terms of the V6 V8 discussion...wouldn’t it be better to have a larger motor not maxed out (not working as hard to make the power) than a smaller engine working harder to make more power?

Wouldn’t the bigger engine working less if properly designed last longer than a properly designed smaller engine working harder?

The whole no replacement for displacement argument.




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The short answer is yes. Less pressure/strain/boost equals (generally) longer life. However, engineering continues to advance as well, so the lines get blurred a little bit on this.

 

[traxem]

Excuse my ignorance if this question seems dumb....in terms of the V6 V8 discussion...wouldn’t it be better to have a larger motor not maxed out (not working as hard to make the power) than a smaller engine working harder to make more power?

Wouldn’t the bigger engine working less if properly designed last longer than a properly designed smaller engine working harder?

The whole no replacement for displacement argument.




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The Raptor Ecoboost engine is not “maxed” out. With a tune, it can be increased by 100+ hp and torque. I think by artificially limiting its output (yet still sinking a V8’s max output), reliability is addressed.

 

[Jonny V]

The Raptor Ecoboost engine is not “maxed” out. With a tune, it can be increased by 100+ hp and torque. I think by artificially limiting its output (yet still sinking a V8’s max output), reliability is addressed.

The 6.2 is no where near maxed out. Numerous examples have been put on the road with 4 digit horsepower numbers. The limiting factor is financial, not mechanical.

 

[Juiceboxx]

Only reason Ford still offers the 5.0 in the F150 is because there’s too many old codgers out there that think a truck isn’t a truck without one. Both will die off shortly.

Ridiculous and ignorant comment. My 2 teenage sons and all of thier friends are V8 fans. Its all about preference everyone prefers different things. Ford has left a vacuum of need in the market that dodge is going to fill its that simple.