Raptor R vs TRX Drag Race

[Dudebrodude]

The Second Generation 3.5 is unrelated to the Duratec or “D35”, Gen 1 3.5 was a derivative of that engine. It was an all new design in 2017. The Raptor shares approximately 60% of its parts with Ford GT. The rumor that it’s related to the old Duratec engines was started by some cavemen attempting to slander anything that isn’t a G1.

Just going off what the ole google machine told me.

https://fordauthority.com/fmc/ford-motor-company-engines/ford-ecoboost-family/ford-3-5l-ecoboost-engine/

 

[FordTechOne]

Just going off what the ole google machine told me.

https://fordauthority.com/fmc/ford-motor-company-engines/ford-ecoboost-family/ford-3-5l-ecoboost-engine/

Unfortunately Ford Authority is a terrible source. That site is full of misinformation.

They merged the Gen 1 and 2 engines into one article without differentiating between each.

 

[Dudebrodude]

Unfortunately Ford Authority is a terrible source. That site is full of misinformation.

They merged the Gen 1 and 2 engines into one article without differentiating between each.

It is pretty crazy how much more information you can find on forums like this compared to "credible" sites.

 

[1966 F100 Raptor]

Gen2 eco, a new 10R80 and a 8.85L eco.

 

[1966 F100 Raptor]

1 of 5 3.5 Raptor crate engines

 

[Badgertits]

1 of 5 3.5 Raptor View attachment 382147crate engines

Soooo…..you’ll report back to us w/ all the differences then lol? I keep saying this….but I want a mustang w/ a 3.5HO & a stick shift, throw on a monster IC & a tune & have fun

 

[TwizzleStix]

Soooo…..you’ll report back to us w/ all the differences then lol? I keep saying this….but I want a mustang w/ a 3.5HO & a stick shift, throw on a monster IC & a tune & have fun

Yep, that would be an awesome combo! Fords never going to do it though. It would take too much away from the v8 fanbois. The ttv6 is the reason I bought my 2018. Back in my youth I ran a straight 6 (w/mods) in my hotrod and whipped MANY small and big block v8s. It was much more fun to beat the folks running the mass go-to setups with a highly refined 6cyl rocket. Acceleration is all about power-to-weight and heavy-assed iron v8 lumps are my favorite target, mainly because they’re mostly like ol’ downs137 person(?) with no skill, only mouth/attitude.

 

[downforce137]

Sure bud. At least they sold one raptor because it had a 6cyl. Glad your happy with your buzzy, unbalanced 6 banger that will need the cab lifted off soon.

I thought this was the V8 raptor R vs TRX thread?

Maybe close this one up too since it's so off topic now

 

[GCATX]

Sure bud. At least they sold one raptor because it had a 6cyl. Glad your happy with your buzzy, unbalanced 6 banger that will need the cab lifted off soon.

I thought this was the V8 raptor R vs TRX thread?

Maybe close this one up too since it's so off topic now

Geeze, not everyone wants the baller package. I use my truck for work and drive a lot. Raptor wasn't even on my radar until I drove one, now I can't quit them. But, I can say I wouldn't have bought one if it got $hit mpg. So that makes 2 of us.

I would say the engine is one of the best things about the truck.

 

[downforce137]

Geeze, not everyone wants the baller package. I use my truck for work and drive a lot. Raptor wasn't even on my radar until I drove one, now I can't quit them. But, I can say I wouldn't have bought one if it got $hit mpg. So that makes 2 of us.

I would say the engine is one of the best things about the truck.

It's not a bad engine, but there could have been plenty of better options.. I literally average worse mpg than my 6.2L "boat anchor" 12.7 vs 13.1, and of course it's needing phasers done soon..

I'm not a raptoR buyer either but at least they're bringing the engine every one wanted to begin with.