Long time reader, new member and first time poster here on Ford Raptor Forum
After several months of consideration and Internet research, I finally bought my first Raptor, a 2017 and then some parts to accessorize it. Purchased the truck from Frisco (Texas) Chrysler, Jeep Dodge.
I really wanted a Raptor R, but could not justify paying the over invoice (impatient TAX) that truck is still fetching…….so, naturally me knowing NOTHING about Raptors, desert off-roading or V6 turbocharged engines set out to build my own version of the Raptor R. Seems very ambitious for someone who knows so little, so I am REALLY hoping I can find good folks along the way to help me!!!
Feel free to snicker a bit here…..I definitely deserve it, but if by some huge stroke of luck combined with Devine intervention I get it right in the end, it will be that much more sweet, because learning new things is what makes me tick.
My goal for the truck, beyond being a fun daily driver, is to go on one of the Baja Raptor Runs. Those look really fun, and who doesn’t like fun.
Parts for engine upgrades:
GooseTuned Gen2 Raptor Tuning Package w/TCM for Big Turbos
2 days @ GooseTuned dyno tuning
(2) Garrett PowerMax™ Stage 2 turbocharger
1050cc Fuel Injectors 1050.34.14.14.6
Motorcraft - Spark Plugs SP-542 (Gap to 0.028)
S&B Filters Cold Air Intake 2015+ EcoBoost Dry Extendable Filter, #75-5081D
AMS - High Flow Catted Down Pipes
AMS - Boost Tubes
AMS - Turbo Adapter Kit
ADD - Intercooler Relocation Kit FMIC
KHC - High Clearance Tail Pipe Kit
Parts for suspension upgrades:
King 2017+ Ford Raptor 3.0 Internal Bypass Front Coilover (KRS-30001-403)
King 2017+ Ford Raptor 3.0 Rear Bypass Shocks (KRS-30001-404)
Camburg Billet Aluminum UCA
RPG Tierod ends in King Blue
Deavers +4HD Progressive Rate Rear Leaf Springs
RPG 2” drop shackle
Camburg Bolt-On Rear Bump Stop Kit w/ King 2.5"
RPG Billet Traction Bars in King Blue
Parts for lighting/bumper upgrades:
Morimoto XB LED Headlights
Morimoto XB Smoked Tailights
ADD - Pro V1 Frame Cut Front Bumper
(7) Baja Designs SP Squadron PRO - Amber Driving/Combo and flood
ADD - Bomber Rear Bumper
(2) Baja Designs - SP Squadron Pro - Driving/Combo - reverse lights
Parts for wheels and tires upgrades:
McNeil Racing - +2" Fiberglass Front Fender
Front Wilwood Brakes slotted and drilled w/ 6 piston caliper (Lines/Calipers/Pads/Rotors)
(5) Method Race Wheel 304 - Double Standard - 6x135-17x8.5+0-Machined
(5) General Grabber X3 37x12.50r17
(24) Lug Nuts - Black Spline 14x1.5
Parts for communications upgrades:
Material and labor to fabricate, powdercoat and install aluminum bedtop rack
Starlink in-motion satellite internet package
Kenwood NX-5700 package from PCI Race Radio
Bulletproof Diesel 3rd brake light antenna mount kit with Baja Designs rock lights
That is what I have so far, but as we all know, every time you change one thing out, it has that domino effect….and many dollars later there you are wondering how buying a used Ford truck turned into this!!! LOL.
After several months of consideration and Internet research, I finally bought my first Raptor, a 2017 and then some parts to accessorize it. Purchased the truck from Frisco (Texas) Chrysler, Jeep Dodge.
I really wanted a Raptor R, but could not justify paying the over invoice (impatient TAX) that truck is still fetching…….so, naturally me knowing NOTHING about Raptors, desert off-roading or V6 turbocharged engines set out to build my own version of the Raptor R. Seems very ambitious for someone who knows so little, so I am REALLY hoping I can find good folks along the way to help me!!!
Feel free to snicker a bit here…..I definitely deserve it, but if by some huge stroke of luck combined with Devine intervention I get it right in the end, it will be that much more sweet, because learning new things is what makes me tick.
My goal for the truck, beyond being a fun daily driver, is to go on one of the Baja Raptor Runs. Those look really fun, and who doesn’t like fun.
Parts for engine upgrades:
GooseTuned Gen2 Raptor Tuning Package w/TCM for Big Turbos
2 days @ GooseTuned dyno tuning
(2) Garrett PowerMax™ Stage 2 turbocharger
1050cc Fuel Injectors 1050.34.14.14.6
Motorcraft - Spark Plugs SP-542 (Gap to 0.028)
S&B Filters Cold Air Intake 2015+ EcoBoost Dry Extendable Filter, #75-5081D
AMS - High Flow Catted Down Pipes
AMS - Boost Tubes
AMS - Turbo Adapter Kit
ADD - Intercooler Relocation Kit FMIC
KHC - High Clearance Tail Pipe Kit
Parts for suspension upgrades:
King 2017+ Ford Raptor 3.0 Internal Bypass Front Coilover (KRS-30001-403)
King 2017+ Ford Raptor 3.0 Rear Bypass Shocks (KRS-30001-404)
Camburg Billet Aluminum UCA
RPG Tierod ends in King Blue
Deavers +4HD Progressive Rate Rear Leaf Springs
RPG 2” drop shackle
Camburg Bolt-On Rear Bump Stop Kit w/ King 2.5"
RPG Billet Traction Bars in King Blue
Parts for lighting/bumper upgrades:
Morimoto XB LED Headlights
Morimoto XB Smoked Tailights
ADD - Pro V1 Frame Cut Front Bumper
(7) Baja Designs SP Squadron PRO - Amber Driving/Combo and flood
ADD - Bomber Rear Bumper
(2) Baja Designs - SP Squadron Pro - Driving/Combo - reverse lights
Parts for wheels and tires upgrades:
McNeil Racing - +2" Fiberglass Front Fender
Front Wilwood Brakes slotted and drilled w/ 6 piston caliper (Lines/Calipers/Pads/Rotors)
(5) Method Race Wheel 304 - Double Standard - 6x135-17x8.5+0-Machined
(5) General Grabber X3 37x12.50r17
(24) Lug Nuts - Black Spline 14x1.5
Parts for communications upgrades:
Material and labor to fabricate, powdercoat and install aluminum bedtop rack
Starlink in-motion satellite internet package
Kenwood NX-5700 package from PCI Race Radio
Bulletproof Diesel 3rd brake light antenna mount kit with Baja Designs rock lights
That is what I have so far, but as we all know, every time you change one thing out, it has that domino effect….and many dollars later there you are wondering how buying a used Ford truck turned into this!!! LOL.
