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    5.4L vs 6.2L Gen1 Pros/Cons + Pricing in 2021

    I had both. Nothing wrong with the 5.4. They had many of the recent updates done to them by 2010. You really can't tell there is a 100hp difference betweem them. I'd suggest a tune. I also averaged 17-18 mpg with 5.4. I average 12-13mpg with the 6.2. Personally I'd go for a 6.2, but if im...
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    Molten Orange New Owner 2010 5.4 Barstow CA

    Welcome. Makes me miss my old molten orange one. Great color!
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    Best tuner for stock 5.4

    Had a 5.4. SVC was amazing. I got a 6.2 with a street tune now and barely can tell the difference between them unless i load up the performance tune. Id prolly pick JDM now since SVC doesnt make tunes anymore. Btw hope the cam phasers don't act up on your like mine did on my old 5.4. Fixed them...
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    The Tune by SVC

    After trying a few different tunes. I miss the SVC tune. Wish it was still available for my newer raptor. Bring back "The Tune"
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    Genuine life expectancy for the Gen1?

    Last year I was looking at a 2019 Ruby Crew and a 14 Ruby Crew. Saved 23k on getting the 14' and couldnt be happier. I did like the 19 and newer interior. I imagine the 6.2 on that new trans and lighter frame would be beast. Still not quite the get up and go a 3.5TT though. 97k in the 6.2 &...
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    How do you protect your underside?

    I used NHOU on mine. It's been holding up well in the salt belt so far. I used Fluid film on my previous raptor. NHOU smells much better then the fluid film.
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    2010-2012 vs 2013/4 Gen 1

    ^ I'd go for a 13/14. HID lights and an updated center console are a nice improvement over the previous years. Otherwise I'd go for a 12. The 10s had the old school dash which is cool, but doesn't have as many features.You sometimes are able to find a 13/14 less then 100k miles for around $35,000.
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    2017+ performance question

    The chevy 6.2s are no slouch. Honestly, I wouldn't expect the 3.5TT to feel that much quicker. Regardless the 3.5 H.O. is still quicker then the 6.2L.
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    What’s it Worth? - 2010 SCAB W/2250 miles

    Super low miles there. My old 5.4 had over 130,000 with no real big issues before i traded it in. (got 15k trade in for it and it had rust on the rockers/doors/shocks were due for rebuilds/bald tires) Dealer took it and sold it for 19k within the first month they had it. With a SVC tune it...
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    2014 SCREW A/C-Heater Fan Blower Motor?

    This just happened to me yesterday after a remote start. The blower when full blast and broke the cog off the recirculation door. I had the horrible humming noise when I got into the truck. I took the blower motor off and sure enough its in there. I reinstalled the blower and it works fine but...
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    GEN 1 Moon Roof Track Exploded!!!

    I had mine break on my old scab raptor a few years ago. I ordered the replacement track kit from sunroof doctor and replaced it myself one afternoon. If you dont use it the track may stick and the cheap plastic parts in it may break. The kit was just over $100. I remember I needed a pop rivet...
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    Question About Orange/Blue Interior Accents On Seats/Dash Trim

    10' & 11' are the only years for the molten orange accent package. The blue accent package was introduced in 12'. The blue accent package was for the some of the trim and just on the cloth part/stitching on the seats. The leather stayed black.
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    Mileage Question On First Raptor Purchase

    I had over 130k on my old one with no motor problems before i traded it in. Shocks were probably due for a build though.
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    2017 Raptor Test Footage and Getting Stuck in Sand

    http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iR8tUTuAm2Q Ran into the same three trucks, but only got a short clip on the street.
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    2010 Raptor 5.2L 55k Miles; 33k. Thoughts?

    I purchased a 5.4 and now have 114,000 and rising. No complaints here. The color was more important to me, and the deal was right once I got mine a few years back.
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