Which Ford Raptor Should i get

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Missionboi

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Hey everyone, I am new to this forum, but not new to how it works :) I am also on Camaro5.com because I also have a camaro, but besides that I need some help..

I am going to buy a used ford raptor 2010-2012. 99% of them are 5.4L and some are 6.2L. The 6.2L are usually grey or black and trying to get a different color than those 2. But what would you guys go for? Does the 5.4L have good enough power? Does it sound good? I know its still a v8, but 6.2L seems like it will be better. I know its preference, but whats your guys thoughts :)
 

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A little Raptor history:
The 5.4L was only available in the 2010 model year. And during that year they introduced the 6.2L. If I'm not too far off, there are almost as many 6.2L 2010 Raptors as there are 5.4L 2010 Raptors.

All Raptors made in 2011 and 2012 have the 6.2L motor.
 

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5.4>6.2

The 5.4 does great for being in such a heavy truck. It hauls ass just as good as the 6.2.

Pretty much comes down to what you want. Either way you cant go wrong!
 
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6.2>5.4.

Either one would be great. I like the 6.2 though. It's a Raptor. You can't go wrong!

Welcome To the FRF

Thanks for the welcome :)

Yea I really want 6.2L but cannot find any scabs. When I do I look at pictures then see a 5.4L on it lol

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A little Raptor history:
The 5.4L was only available in the 2010 model year. And during that year they introduced the 6.2L. If I'm not too far off, there are almost as many 6.2L 2010 Raptors as there are 5.4L 2010 Raptors.

All Raptors made in 2011 and 2012 have the 6.2L motor.

Your truck is exactly what I am looking for! :(
 

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I patiently waited for the 6.2 to come out and I do prefer it's power. That being said, it's not like the 5.4 is a bad option. They respond really well to tuning which can make up for a lot of the power difference from the perspective of the driver's seat. The 6.2 is nice, but in harsh desert the 5.4 is still enough engine to outdrive the suspension. One thing I do prefer about the 5.4 is that there are less nannies.... I.E. you can really do a tire smoking brakestand in a 5.4, where you can only do a wimpy one in a 6.2
 
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In 2010 only Scabs were made.
Since then it seems that the Screws outnumber the Scabs about 2:1.

Yea tried to order a 2012 the other day and they denied me from getting the scab because they want to use their allocations for the top notch ford raptor with everything, so thats the screw lol
 

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Yea tried to order a 2012 the other day and they denied me from getting the scab because they want to use their allocations for the top notch ford raptor with everything, so thats the screw lol

A dealer denied the sale of a $50K truck...? Time to find a new Dealer.
 
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