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<blockquote data-quote="zombiekiller" data-source="post: 1567685" data-attributes="member: 25186"><p>and thus why I'm been contemplating going LS/albins/motec, and rewiring the what electronics that I want to keep. I'd also have to go to hydro steering ( most likely swingset) and a traditional booster/master cylinder.</p><p></p><p>I guess my point is, motor swaps in any gen 2 are pricey and complicated. No one will sell a DIYer the harness and programming for a 5.0 or 7.3 swap alone. They all insist on doing all of the work for you and will not do the swap with anything other than a factory ford crate motor.</p><p></p><p>I have no interest in that, So I'll just have to work with some aftermarket companies and shops to make it happen the way I want it.</p><p></p><p>Or, Buy a wrecked truck and legit swap just about EVERYTHING over into my raptor for it. </p><p></p><p>Word to the wise ladies and gents, Gen1s will ALWAYS be easier to modify heavily. </p><p></p><p>The Gen2s are great as long as you </p><p></p><p>A. Don't drive hard enough for a cage </p><p></p><p>B. Don't plan to progress beyond a certain point with suspension mods </p><p></p><p>C. Don't have any intention of swapping drivetrains. </p><p></p><p>If A, B or C tickle your fancy, start with something that isn't a gen 2 raptor, unless you hate your bank account.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="zombiekiller, post: 1567685, member: 25186"] and thus why I'm been contemplating going LS/albins/motec, and rewiring the what electronics that I want to keep. I'd also have to go to hydro steering ( most likely swingset) and a traditional booster/master cylinder. I guess my point is, motor swaps in any gen 2 are pricey and complicated. No one will sell a DIYer the harness and programming for a 5.0 or 7.3 swap alone. They all insist on doing all of the work for you and will not do the swap with anything other than a factory ford crate motor. I have no interest in that, So I'll just have to work with some aftermarket companies and shops to make it happen the way I want it. Or, Buy a wrecked truck and legit swap just about EVERYTHING over into my raptor for it. Word to the wise ladies and gents, Gen1s will ALWAYS be easier to modify heavily. The Gen2s are great as long as you A. Don't drive hard enough for a cage B. Don't plan to progress beyond a certain point with suspension mods C. Don't have any intention of swapping drivetrains. If A, B or C tickle your fancy, start with something that isn't a gen 2 raptor, unless you hate your bank account. [/QUOTE]
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