Kinda funny how the Ecoboost F-150 smokes a factory raptor. The raptor just looks much cooler, but under the hood the Ecoboost F-150 is a MUCH better starting point IMO.
Perhaps you mean a tuned Ecoboost beats a factory raptor. A stock Ecoboost? No way.
I test drove a 2013 Ecoboost FX4 and 5.0 FX4 before getting my Raptor. I couldn't stomach either of them stock. They couldn't get out of their own way.
If they just would have built the motor right from the factory with forged internals you would save a ton of $$.
Raptor's are awesome, I would personally rather see the raptor with the Ecoboost V6 or V8 forged internals w/blower from factory.
Kinda funny how the Ecoboost F-150 smokes a factory raptor. The raptor just looks much cooler, but under the hood the Ecoboost F-150 is a MUCH better starting point IMO.
Wow. So that 'chipped' Raptor ran worse than stock factory times (15.3/91 MPH). Pretty sure that video one is stock.
Sorry but I've got a raptor and my buddy has an eco boost and can't beat it. Both 4x4. And why an eco boost when you could have a V8? I am VERY VERY pleased with my 6.2, especially compared to the 4.6, 5.4 and even supercharged 5.4's I've owned. I wouldn't want anything but my 6.2 in my raptor. Plus it is the best non-diesel towing vehicle I've ever pulled with. Just my 2¢ from an owner though
Not to get into a pissing match here, but seriously - since your a cobra owner, I would think you of all people would understand the advantages of starting with a forged forced induction engine vs. a POS normally aspirated V8. I believe the Ecoboost has forged internals just like the Cobra (but correct me if I am wrong) Not to mention if you ever run at high altitude, a turbo or pullied blower is a HUGE advantage over an N/A motor...
This was an expensive lesson for me when I bought my Mach 1 living in Albuquerque back in 2003. The raptor is a sweet truck when it comes to pure off road and looks, but IMO Ford seriously they screwed up big time on the performance end with an unbuilt normally aspirated V8.
but IMO Ford seriously they screwed up big time on the performance end with an unbuilt normally aspirated V8.
The Raptor was never designed to be a drag / race truck. That was never its intention. It's not a Lightning replacement.
Browse the Raptor forums on some other sites sometime. You will see the majority of Raptor owners don't want or need FI for offroad use.
To my knowledge the ecoboost does not have forged internals. It would be a big surprise to me if they did. And the 6.2 is actually a very strong motor. About more capable that Ford's older V8's. I'll have to see if I can find the article on the raptor forums about the 6.2 and post it. But I do love boost, but on a V8. I am just a little more old school and believe a truck should have a V8. I'm also set in my ways. But to each their own.
how often are you using this truck for offroad vs. street.