Raptor vs 3.5

[BurnOut]

While I'm interested in this, I'd also like to know about the differences between the Raptor 3.5L package and the Ford GT 3.5L package...

 

[Smokeshow60]

While I'm interested in this, I'd also like to know about the differences between the Raptor 3.5L package and the Ford GT 3.5L package...

The raptor and the gt share approximately 60% of the same engine components. Most of the difference in hard parts are the result of the gt having a dry sump oiling system.

 

[BurnOut]

The raptor and the gt share approximately 60% of the same engine components. Most of the difference in hard parts are the result of the gt having a dry sump oiling system.

Interesting... I have to then wonder what it'd take to get the Raptor power plant to make GT-level numbers? Obviously the dry sump oiling will make some difference in this regard but it won't be all that much... the biggest difference would of course be in the drive train delivering the power to the wheels. Nonetheless, as I recall, the GT doesn't make that much more torque than the Raptor, but it makes its power primarily by extending the torque curve up higher in the RPM range.

 

[Smokeshow60]

Interesting... I have to then wonder what it'd take to get the Raptor power plant to make GT-level numbers? Obviously the dry sump oiling will make some difference in this regard but it won't be all that much... the biggest difference would of course be in the drive train delivering the power to the wheels. Nonetheless, as I recall, the GT doesn't make that much more torque than the Raptor, but it makes its power primarily by extending the torque curve up higher in the RPM range.

Turbos.. pretty much. But you loose the low end power which you desperately need in a heavy 4wd application. Hp is not king in this world. Torque is.

 

[10SpdsOfFury]

Turbos.. pretty much. But you loose the low end power which you desperately need in a heavy 4wd application. Hp is not king in this world. Torque is.

Good point.

 

[tmd11111]

Yeah, I'm thinking that 647hp may be a bit much for the 10 speed trans....

 

[AndysLog]

Yeah, I'm thinking that 647hp may be a bit much for the 10 speed trans....

im pretty sure they are rated for much higher than that if i remember right.

 

[10SpdsOfFury]

im pretty sure they are rated for much higher than that if i remember right.

the ZL1 Camaro has the same 10spd and has 650HP 650Tq.

 

[OPT PRIME]

And when Ford says 60% of the engine parts as the GT, what does that mean? Same block? Even at that, look at the price difference between an LS7 block and a C5R block, worlds of difference in tolerance and price.


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[BurnOut]

Turbos.. pretty much. But you lose the low end power which you desperately need in a heavy 4wd application. Hp is not king in this world. Torque is.

Ha! Shows what you know... I was given to understand that engine sound is king in this world.

This guy and his "torque"...