I agree but when your Raptor that happens to be the baddest truck on market sounds like a Tacoma with an exhaust it becomes relevant. I like the Eco motor like most here. Gobs of torque and pulls hard but it’s the damn awful exhaust sound it emits that’s cringe worthy
Here's The First-Ever 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor Spy Video With Exhaust Note
The only other person that I know for a fact that has a Gen2 in this thread is @kaz109 he has said specifically he would prefer a V8 and so would I. However, in ‘17 the 3.5 HO was the most powerful engine in Ford’s lineup besides the Voodoo (HP not TQ). Yes, the 3.5 HO was made “specifically” (quotes because it made its way into other platforms/trims) for the Raptor, but that does not change the fact it was Ford’s best engine at the time. So for me that is the engine I wanted. If they had a TT 5.0 at the time I would have opted for that engine. To be honest I would only want the Predator if you could select power levels for it. 700ish HP on the dirt is a quick way to wad up the truck. On the street a different story.
Or like the 2010 GT guys when the 11 came out.
Nope. Do I think it will affect the resale of my truck? Yes, because most people don’t actually off-road their truck and just want to look cool. Difference between the ‘01 and ‘03 is that the ‘01 actually sucked. It was slow, it’s IRS was weak, and it looked only marginally different from a GT. Wait I forgot, it came with amber taillights. Fact of the matter is that the Gen2 does not suck, it does have shortcomings though.
Ford does have a tendency to **** it’s fan base. Take for instance the 5.4L Gen1 guys...
It would be an overall downgrade. For what the Raptor is meant for, 17” wheels are best for 35” tires. Gives a good amount of sidewall. Some will argue 37”s but with the way the Raptor is...you lose a lot with minimal gain. Basically more sidewall the better.
