The 2017 Eco-Boost vs V8 Bench Racing / Whining thread

[Raptor911]

Beyond the engine swap, you will have to deal with the weight of the V8 as the front suspension would be tuned to the V6.

Way too many variables to deal with but if you have lots of money then go for it.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

you are asking a question that nobody has an answer to. and the ones that do have the answer, are sworn to secrecy. up until the truck is released, i doubt you will get much info

 

[Westside Offroad Group]

Lol why would you downgrade your hypothetical 2017 Raptor

 

[skyscraper]

The sky is still falling. Keep your V8's because apparently they are antiques now.

 

[Jimbo]

....and good luck bolting it up to that transmission.

 

[ZBoater]

It would be a lot harder than buying a used '13 or '14.

 

[Westside Offroad Group]

with 2025 emissions requirements, you're going to see a lot less V8s

 

[KaiserM715]

I think the mechanical side of it would be the easy part, by far. With each iteration, vehicles get more complex electrically / controls wise with more sensors and additional computers at times. It would take a lot of electrical planning and troubleshooting and your dash would likely be lit up like a Christmas tree.

Not saying it can't be done, just that it will be very difficult.

 

[RPG]

Already working on CAD models

 

[HAYNES OFFROAD]

Like the old saying goes, "with enough time and money, you can do anything".

Soooo. How deep is your wallet?