Blacky the Whipped Raptor

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rbarn

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Figured I would start a build log on this truck.

2012 Tux Black - Raptor - SCREW - Nav - Moon roof.
This is my 2nd Raptor after trading in my 2011 that had a small trans hic-up
Got some nice upgrades in the trade in with front camera, Torsen front dif and a/c seats.

I am not a hard core off roader, but I do enjoy blasting down the Texas beaches and I want the ability to go on some hard core Raptor adventure in the future with confidence I wont be breaking the weak points on the truck.


Plan:

Whipple supercharge - Done
Deaver +2 rear springs - Done
SDHQ Trophey front bumper with lights - Done
SDHQ upgrade front skid plates - Done
SDHQ Trophey rear bumper - will be ordered shortly
Mid perch mod - Done
Semi-gloss black fender flares - Done
Semi-gloss black grill - Done
Outlaw Raptor rear frame gusset and bump stop - will be ordered soon
Stock exhaust with Magnaflow cat-back - will be ordered soon
Deep sump Aluminum transmission pan - on order
Tru-cool 40,000 btu transcooler plumbed in place of stock cooler - on order
SDHQ alternator upgrade - Done


Later mods:

Upper control arms
Tie rods
front half shafts
When stock Fox Shocks give out I will replace them with the 3.0 kit.
8 rib belt kit if it can be done
Warn 9.5 winch

Whipple install will be upgraded with a double pass heater exchanger with fans and Meziere 20gpm water pump. (greatly improves intercooler efficiency)

Will post some pics of the truck in a day or so. (my camera broke after a short fall to some hard concrete the other day :whymewhyme:)
 
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Got some of the smaller parts in.

Afco GT500 heat exchanger with 7" ebay fans and 20gpm Meziere water pump.
Pair of Rigid Dually D1's to mount on the hood mounts near the windshield
JLT oil catch can to put on the passenger side PCV line.

Whipple is supposed to ship out next week.

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Older pic of when I first got the truck. Post up some pics of the new bumper on tomorrow.

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Comments on mid perch UAC and Tie rods? Ride


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Mid perch feels same to me. UCA's and tie rods are next year.
 
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