Next-Gen Ford F-150 Raptor Will Get Supercharged 5.2L Predator V8

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Mister Pinky

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I really don’t understand why every one of these threads turns into a pissing match just because you don’t have the V8 sound in the Gen 2 Raptors.

If the Gen 2 had an 8 of some sort, would as many of you guys be in this forum seething with butthurt about the alleged “inferiority” of the Gen 2 trucks?
 

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yeah really? Let’s meet up in northern Alberta in January do some over landing

how bout remote ski lodge in Utah in February, bet the 4x4 would be put to good use!

hell- some Baja runs in mid August would be fun to really get a comparison


In ALL these scenarios though? The funny thing is the utility of the truck & it’s capability are a moot point b/c the friggin LI ion battery will
Be sapped of power in no time & go into limp mode, let alone start out w/ less range to begin w/ vs ICE.....oh & btw, good F’n luck finding a suitable “charging” station in those situations, & no- there’s no way to practically “carry” extra battery packs like a can of gas....yet. Solar panel charging would be interesting too if feasible....but in general it’s still a pipe dream & in reality they’re not very suitable for true “off-roading”....

I think EV tech is great and I do believe it is the future. Not needing to stop at gas stations, having a full charge at the start of every day. Altitude not having an affect on performance. Not generating a ton of extra heat and heat soak when in stop and go traffic in the summer heat with the AC blasting, quiet, etc etc.... BUT, the scenarios you point out are exactly why it's not quite "there for me" just yet. For the folks to stick to the cities and suburbs with an occasional trip to Home Depot for some salt and lumber, they are great. For those that are into overlanding, heavy towing over long distances or towing your toys to the desert, the range and charging network either don't allow for it at all, or don't allow for it in anyway that is remotely convenient.

Tesla's battery day is tomorrow, there should be some meaningful advances announced that close the gap, at least a little bit, to where they need to be.
 

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It's slightly modded if you can read just like the Gen 1 was.
Don't get so defensive it's just trucks. LOL

Funny how you run your mouth, and when you get called out for lying and twisting the facts around, suddenly “it’s just trucks”. “Don’t get so defensive“ says the Gen 1 fanboy bashing Gen 2’s in the Gen 2 forum because you’re insecure.

As far as modifications, there were no performance enhancing mods done to the Gen 2 aside from re-valving the shocks for the additional weight:

Given the 2017 F-150 Raptor’s extreme all-terrain capabilities, the race truck utilized its factory equipment across all 850 treacherous miles, including its stock engine, transmission, brakes, wheels with BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 tires – and even its factory air conditioning, satellite radio and windshield – often unheard of in race vehicles. The Foutz Motorsports team only added a chromalloy steel safety cage, puncture-resistant fuel cell, racing seats and full race harness to meet SCORE rules. The factory-spec Raptor springs and Fox Racing shocks were adjusted to accommodate the added weight from the safety cage and fuel cell.


Gen 1 Baja run, which was also 220 miles shorter than the Gen 2:

As a result of classification, the Raptor R was prepared for hardier Baja battle by SVT engineers along with some help from Ford Racing and Foutz Motorsports Inc. Multiple modifications were undertaken for it to keep up with the more powerful race-ready Class 8 trucks, with only the transmission, axles, brakes and frame remaining from the upcoming production model. A more powerful 500-hp raced-tuned 6.2L V-8 was placed under the hood to keep it in contention as well.

That isn’t “slight modifications”.

You didn’t read the article because you don’t care about the facts. All you care about is skewing the data in favor of the Gen 1. Not sure why you are so insecure and defensive.
 
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If you think either generation of Raptor sucks and is completely inferior to the other, I'm guessing you haven't owned one of that generation.
 

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https://www.autoweek.com/racing/a18...ord-raptor-conquered-baja-1000-seconds-spare/

Oh I'm sorry I hurt your feelings about your Gen 2. LOL
Gen 1 sold out my friend, how many Gen 2's still sit in lots?

Gen 2 were/are produced in higher numbers and still saw a 15-20k ADM's around here for 2017-2018. There weren't any on dealer lots when I purchased mine. Had to place an order and wait 8 months. Luckily I didn't pay an ADM.

Gen 1's were never that high in demand comparatively. We are nearly into 2021 now, so yeah, you're not gonna see a 10 year old car on dealer lots.
 
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