Just got our raptor!!
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Just got our raptor!!
I work at the local Ford dealership, and we just got our first raptor in. It is already sold. It is an awesome truck. My only gripe is that the 5.4 really isn't powerful enough for the 35's. The truck should of only came with the 6.2. The ride is a little rough, but it was to be expected. It also has a very good sounding exhaust. Overall an awesome truck that needs a lot more power!
Here are some pics:
Oh and just because its awesome here is the 2010 Saleen 435s that we just got in. Its still for sale!
Sorry for the cell phone quality, its all I had, and for taking them in the shop, it was pouring down rain yesterday.
Here are some pics:
Oh and just because its awesome here is the 2010 Saleen 435s that we just got in. Its still for sale!
Sorry for the cell phone quality, its all I had, and for taking them in the shop, it was pouring down rain yesterday.
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Yeah the 5.4 really struggles to turn those big ol' 35's. Yeah the saleen is some real eye candy, until you think about the 2011 GT coming with only 20 less hp for 10-15k less!
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What, is this based on your one turn around the parking lot? I've got close to 1000 miles on my 5.4, including a couple hundred off road....and I found the complaints about sluggishness absolutely unfounded. It's a truck, not a sports car, and it drives extremely well.
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I second that...
The "underpowered" is a myth. Is it a hot rod? Well, depends on your needs. Man alive, you get a state of the art, fuel injected stroker 331 with a six speed tranny with granny 1st and 4.10 gearing. I waited all my life for this truck! It moves out with authority. My wife's Murano will stomp it, on the road that is!
Most of my truck's life, the wheels are spinning all of the time. I seriously don't need more torque.
Most of my truck's life, the wheels are spinning all of the time. I seriously don't need more torque.
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It's not all about he engine. Hell, I haven't been able to go full throttle for two months now. A bigger engine'd be total waste for me.
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It for sure is faster than the average f-150....don't forget it has 4.10 gears.....you don't need more hp to go faster....just gear it different....
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Ummm...sorry but no it isn't. The gearing is great, but it also has 35's, that take away almost any advantage that 4.10's provide. IMHO it is not as fast a a regular s/c 4x4 F-150 5.4L.
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Yeah
There's a huge "but" here. How many people do you know that puts larger tires on their truck but don't change the gear ratio? From what I've seen, most. The Raptor moves out just fine. You might find a few guys around who actually own one who aren't satisfied, but most are.
Want to know how satisfied a Raptor owner is, ask one. Don't take an opinion from the benchracers who don't own one.
Want to know how satisfied a Raptor owner is, ask one. Don't take an opinion from the benchracers who don't own one.