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<blockquote data-quote="BigJTex" data-source="post: 1944474" data-attributes="member: 66637"><p>Long time reader, new member and first time poster here on Ford Raptor Forum</p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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!!!</p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p><strong>Parts for engine upgrades:</strong></p><p>GooseTuned Gen2 Raptor Tuning Package w/TCM for Big Turbos</p><p>2 days @ GooseTuned dyno tuning</p><p>(2) Garrett PowerMax™ Stage 2 turbocharger</p><p>1050cc Fuel Injectors 1050.34.14.14.6</p><p>Motorcraft - Spark Plugs SP-542 (Gap to 0.028)</p><p>S&B Filters Cold Air Intake 2015+ EcoBoost Dry Extendable Filter, #75-5081D </p><p>AMS - High Flow Catted Down Pipes</p><p>AMS - Boost Tubes</p><p>AMS - Turbo Adapter Kit</p><p>ADD - Intercooler Relocation Kit FMIC</p><p>KHC - High Clearance Tail Pipe Kit </p><p></p><p><strong>Parts for suspension upgrades:</strong></p><p>King 2017+ Ford Raptor 3.0 Internal Bypass Front Coilover (KRS-30001-403)</p><p>King 2017+ Ford Raptor 3.0 Rear Bypass Shocks (KRS-30001-404)</p><p>Camburg Billet Aluminum UCA</p><p>RPG Tierod ends in King Blue</p><p>Deavers +4HD Progressive Rate Rear Leaf Springs</p><p>RPG 2” drop shackle</p><p>Camburg Bolt-On Rear Bump Stop Kit w/ King 2.5"</p><p>RPG Billet Traction Bars in King Blue </p><p></p><p><strong>Parts for lighting/bumper upgrades:</strong></p><p>Morimoto XB LED Headlights </p><p>Morimoto XB Smoked Tailights </p><p>ADD - Pro V1 Frame Cut Front Bumper</p><p>(7) Baja Designs SP Squadron PRO - Amber Driving/Combo and flood</p><p>ADD - Bomber Rear Bumper </p><p>(2) Baja Designs - SP Squadron Pro - Driving/Combo - reverse lights</p><p></p><p><strong>Parts for wheels and tires upgrades:</strong></p><p>McNeil Racing - +2" Fiberglass Front Fender</p><p>Front Wilwood Brakes slotted and drilled w/ 6 piston caliper (Lines/Calipers/Pads/Rotors)</p><p>(5) Method Race Wheel 304 - Double Standard - 6x135-17x8.5+0-Machined</p><p>(5) General Grabber X3 37x12.50r17</p><p>(24) Lug Nuts - Black Spline 14x1.5</p><p></p><p><strong>Parts for communications upgrades:</strong></p><p>Material and labor to fabricate, powdercoat and install aluminum bedtop rack</p><p>Starlink in-motion satellite internet package </p><p>Kenwood NX-5700 package from PCI Race Radio </p><p>Bulletproof Diesel 3rd brake light antenna mount kit with Baja Designs rock lights</p><p></p><p>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.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BigJTex, post: 1944474, member: 66637"] 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. [B]Parts for engine upgrades:[/B] 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 [B]Parts for suspension upgrades:[/B] 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 [B]Parts for lighting/bumper upgrades:[/B] 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 [B]Parts for wheels and tires upgrades:[/B] 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 [B]Parts for communications upgrades:[/B] 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. [/QUOTE]
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