The honeymoon continues..

[Hoverp]

521 total miles and every time I get in and start her up, I grin from ear to ear . Engine is loosening up, averaging 14.8 MPG. Tires are settling in as well as the shocks, she is just getting smoother overall. The only thing I wish I could change is I want a FACTORY front camera , and I wish there was a bit more exhaust note.

Other than that , best truck I have ever owned.

 

[ZBoater]

I know the feeling. I had the same thought on my exhaust note. This is what a cheap Flowmaster 40 swap will do to it...

http://youtu.be/nlbOQnsuzlU

 

[Hoverp]

I know the feeling. I had the same thought on my exhaust note. This is what a cheap Flowmaster 40 swap will do to it...

2013 Ford Raptor with Roush CAI, Flowmaster 40 and resonator delete - YouTube

That sounds NICE, how about drone in the cab on the highway?

What was involved in the install, and do you think you lost any departure angle or ground clearance ( I can't tell if it hangs lower than stock)

Thanks and that really sounds cool. I'm watching NASCAR right now so that's sound is great!

 

[jdruzik]

It just keeps getting better and better... Enjoy the ride...

 

[ZBoater]

That sounds NICE, how about drone in the cab on the highway?



What was involved in the install, and do you think you lost any departure angle or ground clearance ( I can't tell if it hangs lower than stock)



Thanks and that really sounds cool. I'm watching NASCAR right now so that's sound is great!

There is some internal resonance, but I like it. Once you get on the highway it's a lot less. It's mostly in the lower rpms at low speeds.

I removed the resonator also, so if resonance bothers you, you can choose to leave that on. The Ford resonator takes the edge off that drone.

I originally just swapped the muffler and cut the tips off. A local shop did the swap and welded the new muffler for $240.

The tips came later. They hang just like the stock ones.

 

[Troutbum]

Are you driving on the highway mostly? I'm a solid 10mpg (mostly city) but can't seem to get about 13.5 on the highway!

 

[Ruger]

Change your oil and filter at 1,000 miles.

 

[Troutbum]

hmmm interesting. Will do thanks!

 

[Hoverp]

City, short trips and 628 total miles and 14.8 on the total
Trip b, and on the trip a , which I just reset 200 miles ago after filling the first time with 93 octane, averaging both city and highway of 14.2, but it was 60 highway , 40 city for the last 200 miles. It really likes the 93!

 

[Hoverp]

Just put on over 200 miles today, finally got her off road. I drove to the lake Ouachita state park in Arkansas, from little rock. Drove all over and found some long dirt back roads in the Forrest. I finally got to use 4x4 , off-road mode and the hill descent. This truck will flat out get with it, on the Forrest service roads, that were muddy and rutted with g outs and ditches this truck in the off-road mode and 4x4 high was so awesome ! I can't believe how it just flat out sticks , and the ability to stop that fast on a rocky road is incredible, I was being careful and building up speed where it was safe, once I found the loop I could go around and know there was no other vehicles on it I opened it up. I've never been able to run dirt roads that fast with that much confidence in my life.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS TRUCK? I love how the off-road mode changes the shift points and holds each gear longer. Get on the throttle HARD coming out of a corner and it just flat pug rips, the 6.2 is perfect , the tranny is perfect, everything just flat out gells!

Man the 50 plus miles back home on the highway was spent reliving the time off road. Unreal.

I'm SO glad I traded my Superduty in on this truck!