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    Things to check after taking delivery

    lol this seems to be quite the list of F ups. Ford ... "built like ****" is more like it :)
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    HP and Torque numbers still not released?

    Keep mentioning the 3.5 doesn't provide any fuel economy benefits whatsoever. It's a gross misconception. You touch the boost, and it's worse than the 5.0L every day of the week and twice on Sunday. The latest gen 5.0L has a ridiculously good HP per liter rating. Almost, but not quite "the" best...
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    GEN 2 PSA check your Ford performance diff cover bolts

    I don't think you need more than 20lbs of torque, and even that may be overdoing it. You just need some blue or even read thread locker, and clean your bolts and bolt holes!
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    Decided to remove my FUMOTO Valve this week

    A Fumoto valve will work on anything that matches the thread pitch and size dude :) Doesn't even have to be an oil pan ... that being said, warm the engine a little and pop off the fill cap. It'll drain out, though it'll never be as quick as just pulling the stock plug. Larger diameter hole =...
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    KIDOR Lemon Law Denied and Suspension Warranty Cancelled

    I have to say ... this guy is a bit of an idiot. I've messaged him before on Instagram asking him questions out of curiosity and "lightly" suggesting he abuses the hell out of his truck, and has done a ton of mods etc. that are quite obviously causing him issue on the thing and you can see he...
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    Transmission fun - part 2

    Interesting and cool thread, thanks for sharing. New engine, and twice rebuilt transmission. Wow
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    New raptor spotted with standard wheels, 35s and stickers

    I go back and forth whether I like the Gen 2 or 3 look better from photos anyhow. Have to see it in person. In some ways, I think the Gen 2 styling makes it look a bit more muscular / aggressive / 'beefy' ... while the Gen 3 looks much more similar to the '21 F150 than the Gen 2 raptors did to...
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    Another New Phoenix 8 core unit Sc7862 in pre-release

    Hmmm wow, looks like a pretty cool & viable upgrade then. Interesting
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    Ford for sale??? The Apple Raptor?

    Have to admit, I do like Apple hardware (I'm a software developer & computer engineer). These Mac Pros, XDR Pro displays and all of their devices are top-notch in hardware and software design. They are miles ahead of any other company for those who can spot what good quality looks like. So I...
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    2019 "Live" suspension mods

    This is not 100% accurate information whatsoever. If you modify the ride height to any degree based on different springs front and/or rear, you need to re-set the ride height calibration. Especially if you install Deavers or Icon leaf springs, and the ride height in the rear has increased, there...
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    Gen 3 Brake Upgrades?

    I agree on the brakes. Every Ford I've driven or owned, has had sub-standard brake performance and a very soft feeling under the pedal like there's not enough stopping power. I thought I read though, that the Gen 3 has at least some material upgrades in either the pad and/or front rotors. Not...
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    Another New Phoenix 8 core unit Sc7862 in pre-release

    Those yellow LEDs aren't my favorite look, I wonder if you can match the ice blue color that's standard? Other than that minor gripe, it looks pretty cool. Neat there's an aftermarket screen and even better this retains the physical HVAC controls.
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    What did you do to your Raptor today? (Gen2)

    Ended up being a combination of the large "top piece", the cupholders flexing around (screws were a little loose), and the key reader mounted down inside the bottom of the frontward cup holder.
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    Real testing!

    lol awesome angle for that shot. Hell of a jump. Love to see the TRX on the same jump for comparison
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    2021 Raptor Is a Total BUST!!

    That all makes sense to me, as turbos are essentially "free" in terms of efficiency gains, but they aren't and that equation of course is exactly as you mentioned very basic to prove a point. However, it doesn't take into account the difference in gains from small displacement 4 cylinder...
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