Raptor on a Diet

[bstoner59]

I got rid of everything but the frame, suspension, drivers seat and instrument panel. So light!!! You should see me do the 1/4 with no engine. That really weighted it down. Now it really flies!!


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[Silnus]

I got rid of everything but the frame, suspension, drivers seat and instrument panel. So light!!! You should see me do the 1/4 with no engine. That really weighted it down. Now it really flies!!


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I appreciate your feedback. That was the most informative post on this thread, thank you.

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Where would it be feasible to shed some weight on these pigs? Lose the spare tire, lighter skid plate, lighter forged rims, full exhaust with no cats. Where are can you guys think of shedding weight without changing the truck for the worse? If you could cut 200pds, it would feel like a different truck. Faster, better MPG...

Sorry noob, YOU called the Raptor a "pig" and all I said was you don't want to offroad (I don't recall you ever mentioning off roading it) just street and drag so why even bother? I said you'd be better off buying the single cab and making it LOOK like a Raptor. And that's the truth IF your interest is street and drag.

Don't get your ******* in a bunch. It's all good - you can do whatever you want to a Raptor and I won't get "butt-hurt" in the least. I hope you buy one and enjoy it. That's what it's all about.

Oh, by the way, this is in internet and everything is TYPED so try not to be so sensitive with the thousands of close friends and their comments on this forum

Given that it's a 6,000 pound truck - I'll be surprised if anything simple you do to it will make a noticeable difference. If you're gonna run 35" tires I wanna see how much you're gonna save on unsprung weight vs. stock wheels, tires and brakes

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You assume I want to drag race a truck because I would want to shed some weight? Not once did I say this a purpose built drag Raptor or street duty truck. I said, "If you could cut 200pds, it would feel like a different truck. Faster, better MPG." Im sure you know quite about about the truck and what its capable of so it would probably be more constructive if you actually gave good input or ideas.

Given that it's a 6,000 pound truck - I'll be surprised if anything simple you do to it will make a noticeable difference. If you're gonna run 35" tires I wanna see how much you're gonna save on unsprung weight vs. stock wheels, tires and brakes

Lighter wheels, rotors, tires will actually make a good bit of difference. Its reciprocating mass. You would notice losing weight in this area over anywhere else actually.

 

[justvettn]

If you did all your racing going down hill would more weight be advantages? Just wondering.

 

[GoMuscles]

That's guys for turning this thread into clown shoes. Just bc you cant justify making the truck lighter doesn't mean its not important. That's on you if you don't care about on road performance but why interject yourself in a conversation when you have no interest other than belittling the OP?

Its easy to be critical or should I say mentally lazy...

 

[RaptorWifey]

I appreciate your feedback. That was the most informative post on this thread, thank you.

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You assume I want to drag race a truck because I would want to shed some weight? Not once did I say this a purpose built drag Raptor or street duty truck. I said, "If you could cut 200pds, it would feel like a different truck. Faster, better MPG." Im sure you know quite about about the truck and what its capable of so it would probably be more constructive if you actually gave good input or ideas.



Lighter wheels, rotors, tires will actually make a good bit of difference. Its reciprocating mass. You would notice losing weight in this area over anywhere else actually.

Silnus, not trying to flame you or anything, but have you driven a raptor? Seems to me that a focus on cutting the weight is not necessary when simply putting a 5 star tuner will get you exactly what you want. On performance tune we have no hesitation, plenty of speed, and surprisingly better gas mileage. And this is on a truck with a lot of extra weight. Or you can supercharge it, but I think this adds weight... I'm not discounting that shedding weight is a good thing, but maybe its better left as something to do after several weight adding mods, not right out of the box. Just my .02

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[Silnus]

Silnus, not trying to flame you or anything, but have you driven a raptor? Seems to me that a focus on cutting the weight is not necessary when simply putting a 5 star tuner will get you exactly what you want. On performance tune we have no hesitation, plenty of speed, and surprisingly better gas mileage. And this is on a truck with a lot of extra weight. Or you can supercharge it, but I think this adds weight... I'm not discounting that shedding weight is a good thing, but maybe its better left as something to do after several weight adding mods, not right out of the box. Just my .02

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Thats the kind of input Im looking for. No, I haven't driven one myself but Ive rode in one, I believe it was a 5.4L however. I did some searching the the SCT tuners do help these trucks out quite a bit. More than I expected. I can see that weight savings isn't a big deal here so I wont get on that subject again. Thanks for feedback.

 

[MagicMtnDan]

Dood, reducing weight is as good a topic as any on this forum and other vehicle forums. But the Raptor is a unique truck designed and built by Ford to be very capable off road at all speeds.

It's good to talk about it. But some perspective would help your discussion and how you present your topic is important especially when (1) you don't own a Raptor, (2) you say you're thinking about ordering one, (3) you admit to being a lifelong street/drag guy who's (4) never been off road and you call the Raptor a pig in the 2 threads you started. You said that 200 pound weight reduction will make a sizable difference on a truck (that weighs closer to 7000 pounds when loaded with fuel, driver, passenger and some gear/mods).

What noob goes onto a forum like this one and starts 2 threads like that without, at least, first building up a post count so folks here know you're more than a troll err a newbie looking to stir shit up?

How about if we came to your street/drag forums and did that while saying we've never been in a drag car or to the strip?

You may be young but you must have some experience with the internet and forums, right?

As I said, I'm not against talking about ways to reduce weight on the Raptor and I did offer you some very good suggestions early on..."But if you're serious about reducing the weight of the truck then do it right and remove/replace the box in back with something lighter like fiberglass. And gut the inside of the truck too. Yes, take off the spare. And run smaller, lighter tires."

I hope you'll follow-through and buy a Raptor and you're very welcome to stick around here and be a contributor. If you stay tuned you'll get to see how the best in the world at pickup truck engineering and design figure out how to reduce weight in a production pickup truck. Because that's what the Ford engineers have been and still are working on for the 2015 F150 truck.

 

[jackrook]

Word!!!!!!!!!

 

[RaptorWifey]

Thats the kind of input Im looking for. No, I haven't driven one myself but Ive rode in one, I believe it was a 5.4L however. I did some searching the the SCT tuners do help these trucks out quite a bit. More than I expected. I can see that weight savings isn't a big deal here so I wont get on that subject again. Thanks for feedback.

I hate to see anyone afraid to post any topic. This forum is about helping people, not about flaming. I think the boys just did not understand what you were getting at until you clarified what you were actually looking for. And don't mind Dan, he has a particular fondness for anyone who doesn't have a Raptor Good luck on buying your Raptor and as long as you're not some moron that keeps asking the same question after its been answered, post whats on your mind. Getting/giving shit is part of the fun around here. :********:

 

[Aaron]

Thats the kind of input Im looking for. No, I haven't driven one myself but Ive rode in one, I believe it was a 5.4L however. I did some searching the the SCT tuners do help these trucks out quite a bit. More than I expected. I can see that weight savings isn't a big deal here so I wont get on that subject again. Thanks for feedback.

I dunno man, the 5.4L Scab is the lightest Raptor out there. It's what I drive and I haven't had that "heavy" feeling really ever. It feels light on its feet and pretty nimble. I describe it to people that ask as an oversized sport quad.

Honestly, I just don't see where you're going to reduce weight without going radical. The stock bumpers are super light. I think my front couldn't have been more than 45-50lbs. Even if you dropped 200lbs or so, you're not going to notice it a whole lot.

As an experiment, why not get three or four of your buddies to jump in the truck with you, we'll say 200lbs each, so 600-800lbs of added weight. Set up a course to run that includes your normal types of driving. Drive it with with all four, then three, then two, then one friend, and finally by yourself. Note the differences and report your findings here. I'd be interested to see your results.