GEN 2 Top 5 Mods for Stock Raptor?

[Therock88]

Thanks for the advice. Pic attached. No Prius Smurfy . Will look into intercooler. Any suggestions on brand/ manufacturers. Leaning toward MPT tuning. Any comments on MPT vs Goose?

I am newer to this platform as well..But I read a ton, and did research and would go with Winfield @ GooseTuned for the Win(See what I did there ). Actually I have and had many performance cars and mods/tunes/etc. (Porsche,Jaguar,BMW,Jeep)...Winfield at GooseTuned has been one of the best to work with, and the truck is running great!(er) every revision.
If he did Porsches or Jaguars, I would have him re-Tune my 911 Turbo and F-Type-R. He is very engaged and committed.

I also added Water/Methanol to keep it cool and boost Octane, and just ordered an Intercooler/CAC as well. The intakes will mainly just get you sound...but does not hurt anything, and hey...It is another thing you can do to the truck!

Good luck,
DC

 

[melvimbe]

What are you planning to do with the truck?
Former Jen Juan, Starbucks parking lot hero?
daily driver, posing, attend off road events as a spectator?
daily driver plus some minor off roading?
Poseur vehicle only?
do it all; pose, daily drive, vacation, family hauling, light work, moderate off road?
towing / no towing ?
Got other transportation, moderate to intense off road, truck will be sent once in a while
You are secretly a Baja & Kind of Hammers legend, enjoying your internet anonymity. Full send is you middle name.

Many of these goals can be achieved with a "Let's Go Brandon" bumper sticker.

 

[Bracamonte]

I would recommend GooseTune as well. Stage 1 made a big difference for. If you decide on Leaf Springs, go Deaver the Icons are junk.

Icons are junk in what way?

 

[Badgertits]

Tune, .50 cal antenna, forward facing lights, rear spot lights, PPF in key areas if offroading

 

[OEMPlus Raptor]

Icons are junk in what way?

Mine make a ton of noise. My truck creaks like the titanic with those things.

 

[10SpdsOfFury]

My stock springs sound like the first 15sec of this song.

 

[JCSRaptor]

Update. Here are mods I have done. And some performance numbers. I am

Phase 1 mods
20211119 One step colder spark plugs, Goose Tune 93 Oct. 27.9k mi
20211203 BORA 1.25” wheel spacers
20211208 CVF Titan intercooler
20211208 Turbo Smart BOV
20211217 AFE Momentum XP CAI
20211221 SPD 170deg T-stat @ 30kml
20220119 Mishi Turbo inlet tubes

Load added to 2019 SC: Two Swingcases and gear adding+200lbs in back, these went along for the ride below
Phase 1 acceleration test
20220127 0-60 in 5.122sec see pic
Sport mode, 4A, traction Off, 20+ gallons of fuel in tank, dry pavement 35” k02 with 30k mi on them , 55F air temp,standing on brake holding 2500rpm… then launch. Did this a few times. 5.3, 5.122, 5.121


Phase 2 mods:
20220128 Noico sound deadening + 60lbs. Stuff is heavy. Improved cabin sound
20220129 SPD catted downpipes w/ integrated turbo adapters 31.5k. Nice sound!

20220201 Deaver +2 OEM hgt leafsprings these are legit. Huge improvement in ride quality much less axel hop.
20220201 BBK 73mm throttle body 32.6k


No retune at this point. Wanted to establish a baseline. Before going back to Goose for retune

Phase 2 acceleration test
20220218 0-60 in 4.757sec see pic
Sport mode, 4A, traction Off, 20+ gallons of fuel in tank, dry pavement 35” k02 with 32k mi on them, 40F air temp, standing on brake holding 2500rpm… then launch. Did this a few times. 4.92, 4.80, 4.75

 

[Wilbur]

Phase 1 acceleration test
20220127 0-60 in 5.122sec see pic
Sport mode, 4A, traction Off, 20+ gallons of fuel in tank, dry pavement 35” k02 with 30k mi on them , 55F air temp,standing on brake holding 2500rpm… then launch. Did this a few times. 5.3, 5.122, 5.121


Phase 2 mods:
20220128 Noico sound deadening + 60lbs. Stuff is heavy. Improved cabin sound
20220129 SPD catted downpipes w/ integrated turbo adapters 31.5k. Nice sound!

20220201 Deaver +2 OEM hgt leafsprings these are legit. Huge improvement in ride quality much less axel hop.
20220201 BBK 73mm throttle body 32.6k


No retune at this point. Wanted to establish a baseline. Before going back to Goose for retune

Phase 2 acceleration test
20220218 0-60 in 4.757sec see pic
Sport mode, 4A, traction Off, 20+ gallons of fuel in tank, dry pavement 35” k02 with 32k mi on them, 40F air temp, standing on brake holding 2500rpm… then launch. Did this a few times. 4.92, 4.80, 4.75

By the looks of it the Deavers dramatically helped with the 0-60 time?

I was debating if I should get the Goosetune first or the Deavers, think you just answered my question.

 

[JCSRaptor]

Deavers are a foundational upgrade to help put power on the road! Also makes truck smother over anytime of terrain. I am thinking one last upgrade with RPG traction bars.

Will be heading to TEXPLEX for off roading soon. I am an off road novice and need to find some beginner to intermediate runs. Last off roading was in 1995 with Ford Explorer, When they were still on the truck frame. Loved the Explorer back in the day- Think original Jurassic Park model.

 

[Raptorial]

My stock springs sound like the first 15sec of this song.

Dying