New 2017 Raptor, New Section.

[infinitereality]

My favorite upgrade is the tailgate with the bold FORD lettering.

Disappointed there is no fog lights. Can only hope the openings will provide better air flow for the turbos.

 

[80sTiger]

Overall, looks good and I like it. But ...

1) Front of the vehicle - design looks cool, but looks to "plastic". The outline on the headlights looks cool

2) I DO NOT LIKE THE TAILGATE as well. That plastic on it. I do not like that.

3) Overall, truck looks good. I wouldn't say a ton better than my 2014. The kicker will be how that new EcoBoost works in the real world. If it's badass and has substantially better mileage, that would be nice. If it's only 3-4 mpg better overall, big deal. I'd rather have my throaty V8 6.2L.

 

[HAYNES OFFROAD]

yea but you can always only get so much out of that v6. If current raptors really wanted to expand our motors, we can make a lot more than they ever will. Plus we will have that v-8 sound instead of a rice burner sound.

Always remember....theres no replacement for displacement.

Also remember, with enough time and money, you can do anything.

The old no replacement for displacement saying is old school thinking. I'm not knocking the v8 by no means, but just saying the TT v6 will hold its ground and then some. The v8 has 25% more rotational mass that you have to account for as well.

+1.

Although, exhaust notes typically suffer, and we know Raptor owners love thumpin. I'm interested to hear what the new platform sounds like through that beastly looking rear split dual. I'm sure it won't disappoint, but to compare it to the existing setups will be interesting.

Go listen to some Baja v6 and I6 buggies, they can still "thump" depending on the setup and boy do they scream. I'm curious how the stock exhaust will compare as well.

 

[80sTiger]

Also, 10-speed transmission ??

 

[Jimbo]

"Suspension geometry changes were aimed at reducing axle wind-up, which is an engineer-y term for the binding that causes shakes, shudders, and other sh…tuff you don't want. They went to staggered outboard shock mounts—one located ahead of the axle and one behind—and also aligned the engine and pinion better, allowing the use of one-piece aluminum driveshafts in many cases where Ford used two-piece steel units in the past."

Nothing really. Just changes the way the axel moves since it moves on an angle. Instead of moving away from the trans it will move towards it

Thanks guys! Figured it'd be something like that. However, Deaver +3's took care of that, lol.

 

[Huck]

Nothing really. Just changes the way the axel moves since it moves on an angle. Instead of moving away from the trans it will move towards it

 

[EXrider]

So long 6.2L

More overall power is good, but there's no replacement for displacement! Hopefully that helps hold the resale on our 6.2's!

 

[OUTCAST]

All of the FORD "special vehicles" are under a new group, SVT is in the past. They are supposed to have 12 or so new vehicles 16-17', Raptor will be one, but a few are offered in Europe only, supposedly. Ford has be known for a little "misdirection" in the past though. Always been fun to see what really happens in the end.

 

[Chris's FX4]

Well, here's how the 600hp Ecoboost in the GT sounds to give you guys some ideas maybe...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr4hdSlN6Tg



and the 5.2 in the GT350R for comparison.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dt-xX89M4uE

 

[80sTiger]

On a positive note, maybe this thing won't be "indexing" your MP3 player for all eternity.