I'm greatly enjoying this thread
This is a quote from a member on the raptor forums ....
"I’ve been following the TRX for years, and I finally gave up and bought my Raptor. I’m a Dodge/Ram guy at heart, and if you ignore the sound the EcoPoop makes, the Raptor is one hell of a truck. Ram is going to have to build one hell of a truck to compete with the Raptor. I had a Challenger Hellcat for 3 years and sold it because you can only go fast in a straight line so many times. I drool at the thought of 700hp, but it’s going to take more than that to be a true competitor of the Raptor"
I believe this will be the case with a TRX....it will be the hellcat of the truck world. It will have power and be fast in a straight line but fall short in every other aspect. Of course only time will tell
Also, regarding the 5.0 Coyote being too cost prohibitive as a second engine choice: I call shenanigans.
Ford has already developed a Coyote powertrain for the F150. I'd guess that only slight modifications to some data parameters in the ABS computer would be needed.
Additionally, when the Raptor was first launched, there were already 2 engine options in Gen 1. A 5.4 3v and 6.2L, then 5.0 Coyote and 6.2L. There is already precedent for 2 engine choices.
It's nothing more than some EcoBoost brand manager getting their panties in a wad because Ford customers want a V8 and not their wunderengine.
Also, regarding the 5.0 Coyote being too cost prohibitive as a second engine choice: I call shenanigans.
Ford has already developed a Coyote powertrain for the F150. I'd guess that only slight modifications to some data parameters in the ABS computer would be needed.
Additionally, when the Raptor was first launched, there were already 2 engine options in Gen 1. A 5.4 3v and 6.2L, then 5.0 Coyote and 6.2L. There is already precedent for 2 engine choices.
It's nothing more than some EcoBoost brand manager getting their panties in a wad because Ford customers want a V8 and not their wunderengine.
i just can’t see it being a flop based on how well the new rams turned out. I question if the hellcat motor will pump out full power or if it’ll be detuned some since it’s going in the truck.
It's nothing more than some EcoBoost brand manager getting their panties in a wad because Ford customers want a V8 and not their wunderengine.
Probably nothing. Just look what they did to the Blazer nameThread title said GM as well.
What does GM have coming that would be a threat to the Raptor and TRX??
Thread title said GM as well.
What does GM have coming that would be a threat to the Raptor and TRX??
Thread title said GM as well.
What does GM have coming that would be a threat to the Raptor and TRX??
I kinda like the way it looks, but I also don't like the way it looks. LOLLooks like its this one Tony coming from GM in 2022. We shall see. I highly doubt all Raptor owners will sell to buy the GM.
Chevrolet's New Truck Could Destroy the Ford F-150 Raptor
That looks more like FX4 competition. Not in the same league.Looks like its this one Tony coming from GM in 2022. We shall see. I highly doubt all Raptor owners will sell to buy the GM.
Chevrolet's New Truck Could Destroy the Ford F-150 Raptor
I’m actually surprised there are no competitors. It has been 10 years and it’s been a cash cow for Ford. How hard is it to make an 100mph off road truck for the public?
I’m actually surprised there are no competitors. It has been 10 years and it’s been a cash cow for Ford. How hard is it to make an 100mph off road truck for the public?
Like @Blk04L stated.....there were not multiple engine option for the Gen 1 ....not sure why you said 5.0 coyote was a Gen 1 raptor option.
You keep saying you don't understand why they can't have 2 engine options but I know you have to realize NO OTHER automakers have 2 engine options for their top vehicle
Does a GT500 ?
Does a GT3?
Does a viper?
Does a GTR?
I mean the list can go on and on ....if the V8 sand pounders want a V8 so bad then get a lesser performing truck from a different brand. I love the sound of a V8 so I get it, I get why ppl want it. It's just not a deal breaker for me considering the performance that can be had without it being a V8
You are correct sir, I had the generational engine upgrade from 5.4 3v to Coyote mixed up with Raptor.The 5.4L was released with the Raptor due to Ford not having the 6.2L quite ready at launch. The 6.2L was introduced mid year for the 2010's and then in 2011 it was only a 6.2L engine offered in the Raptor.
Ford did offer a 6.2L in the standard F-150 along with the 5.0 for the 11-14 F-150's.
*Edited years for 5.0/6.2L. Previous post of 09-14 was referring to the Generation of F-150.