Little history first. I live primarily in NYC and I had been wanting a new weekend toy for a while. The Raptor was pretty high on my short list but I was debating waiting for the new aluminum body. When the rumors about the V6 were looking more and more likely, I went ahead and picked up a brand new loaded 2013 in Tuxedo black off a lot from a dealer out East. I figured it was sort of like having an option. I got a Raptor while I could and if a better one came out later then I would trade it in.
Stage 1:
- Craven speed stubby (needed for parking garage clearance)
- Bak Roll-x bed cover
- Ford rubber bed mat
I drove it like that for about 2.5 years and loved every minute of it.
Then when the V6 was confirmed as fact, I went ahead and started amassing parts for the next stage, since it was now clear my truck was a long term keeper.
Stage 2:
Engine/exhaust:
- Whipple stage 2 700hp kit (further upgraded with a mono blade throttle body and 3.125" pulley)
- Billet oil pump gears
- Kooks S/S 1 7/8" ceramic coated headers
- Kooks S/S y-pipe w/ green cats
- MBRP S/S turn down exhaust
- CBR upgraded radiator
- Nations Starter & Alternator 270 amp alternator
- Odyssey battery
- Upgraded battery cable kit
- Ford Racing magnesium valve covers (orange)
- Moroso oil catch can - Raptor kit (passenger side)
- Moroso oil catch can - universal kit (driver side)
Drivetrain:
- Dynotech driveshaft
- Ford super duty brake pads
Wheels/tires:
- Ford OEM SE style beadlock capable wheels
- Toyo MT 35x12.5R17s
Suspension:
- Deaver progressive leaf springs (+2)
- Camburg tig shackles
- Camburg upper control arms
- Rogue Racing slot delete kit
- Rogue Racing traction bars
- Rogue Racing bump stop kit
Front Bumper/Lights:
- Lex Motorsports Baja Brute bumper
- Rigid SR 30" white light bar (wired to aux switch 1)
- Rigid SR 20" amber light bar (wired to aux switch 2)
- Rigid D2 wide pattern white cubes (installed in valance, wired to a factory fog light switch)
Interior:
- A pillar 3 gauge pod
- Roush HVAC vent gauge pods x3
- Autometer C2 gauges (fuel pressure, oil pressure, oil temperature, water temperature, boost/vac, air/fuel ratio)
- Dimmer for autometer C2 gauges
Other:
- Front end set to mid perch
Open Items as of 7/8/16: (have parts just haven't installed yet)
- Full ambient lighting kit from F150 platinum
- Dead pedal and 4 matching billet pedal covers
- Modified OEM door detentes for front & rear
- Ford OEM door sill protectors
- Amber D2s (was going to put in rear bumper but decided to get a new rear bumper instead)
STAGE 3: Yeah right. I'm just happy to have my truck back! I'll probably drive it like this for a couple years while pondering what's next.
Many thanks to all the guys and vendors on this forum who helped me get all this together!
Stage 1:
- Craven speed stubby (needed for parking garage clearance)
- Bak Roll-x bed cover
- Ford rubber bed mat
I drove it like that for about 2.5 years and loved every minute of it.
Then when the V6 was confirmed as fact, I went ahead and started amassing parts for the next stage, since it was now clear my truck was a long term keeper.
Stage 2:
Engine/exhaust:
- Whipple stage 2 700hp kit (further upgraded with a mono blade throttle body and 3.125" pulley)
- Billet oil pump gears
- Kooks S/S 1 7/8" ceramic coated headers
- Kooks S/S y-pipe w/ green cats
- MBRP S/S turn down exhaust
- CBR upgraded radiator
- Nations Starter & Alternator 270 amp alternator
- Odyssey battery
- Upgraded battery cable kit
- Ford Racing magnesium valve covers (orange)
- Moroso oil catch can - Raptor kit (passenger side)
- Moroso oil catch can - universal kit (driver side)
Drivetrain:
- Dynotech driveshaft
- Ford super duty brake pads
Wheels/tires:
- Ford OEM SE style beadlock capable wheels
- Toyo MT 35x12.5R17s
Suspension:
- Deaver progressive leaf springs (+2)
- Camburg tig shackles
- Camburg upper control arms
- Rogue Racing slot delete kit
- Rogue Racing traction bars
- Rogue Racing bump stop kit
Front Bumper/Lights:
- Lex Motorsports Baja Brute bumper
- Rigid SR 30" white light bar (wired to aux switch 1)
- Rigid SR 20" amber light bar (wired to aux switch 2)
- Rigid D2 wide pattern white cubes (installed in valance, wired to a factory fog light switch)
Interior:
- A pillar 3 gauge pod
- Roush HVAC vent gauge pods x3
- Autometer C2 gauges (fuel pressure, oil pressure, oil temperature, water temperature, boost/vac, air/fuel ratio)
- Dimmer for autometer C2 gauges
Other:
- Front end set to mid perch
Open Items as of 7/8/16: (have parts just haven't installed yet)
- Full ambient lighting kit from F150 platinum
- Dead pedal and 4 matching billet pedal covers
- Modified OEM door detentes for front & rear
- Ford OEM door sill protectors
- Amber D2s (was going to put in rear bumper but decided to get a new rear bumper instead)
STAGE 3: Yeah right. I'm just happy to have my truck back! I'll probably drive it like this for a couple years while pondering what's next.
Many thanks to all the guys and vendors on this forum who helped me get all this together!
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