The Detroit Auto Show - New Raptor Unveiling Thread

[Wilson]

The new 15 might be wider to start with

 

[WyoStorm]

It is. About 2/3 of an inch but Raptor911 took that in to account in his post.

 

[Ricky B]

I was a little disappointed until I seen it up close at the auto show. It's really not a bad machine. I am old school and will be hanging on to my 14 for a long time because of the V8. Even though it has a V6, I can really appreciate the Ford engineers after looking at the Dodge Rebel Ram. That thing has nothing over the Raptor, except a V8.

 

[Aaron313]

Just read the new truck is going to be pushing 450hp. Pretty much a 6.2 with a catback, air intake and tune but also 500 pounds lighter so this truck will be quick.


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[ZaneMasterX]

Just read the new truck is going to be pushing 450hp. Pretty much a 6.2 with a catback, air intake and tune but also 500 pounds lighter so this truck will be quick.


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A simple tune can pull A LOT of hp/tq out of turbo motor. Not to mention easy mods like exhaust, intake, intercoolers, etc.

 

[Dan06]

Well I'm married to my truck, almost literally... So there won't be any swapping, maybe additions to the family but no trade in's.

 

[RV67]

Because SVT is now called Ford Performance. It's a global thing now.

Ahh quit your whining......apparently I missed it.

 

[Aaron313]

A simple tune can pull A LOT of hp/tq out of turbo motor. Not to mention easy mods like exhaust, intake, intercoolers, etc.

I believe it. Had a 335is as my dd last year and I was looking into getting a tune for it and found that a lot of companies were offering really good power numbers with a tune alone and was good for 30+ ponies. I wonder if any of the upgrades used on the Ford GT will be available through Ford . 6 cylinder 600+hp Raptors sounds interesting


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[SilentShooter]

People the raptor is a HEAVY truck. You do not want huge HP numbers out of the 6. You will have to give up lots of low end to get the high numbers. On a performance car that is fine, on a truck it will suck. 500hp I am betting is the limit before you start to see it affecting use of the truck.

 

[Huck]

People the raptor is a HEAVY truck. You do not want huge HP numbers out of the 6. You will have to give up lots of low end to get the high numbers. On a performance car that is fine, on a truck it will suck. 500hp I am betting is the limit before you start to see it affecting use of the truck.

That's what turbos are for. Flat torque curve. Look at the 3.5 EB currently out.