2020 7.3L Tremor - my updates

DriftwoodSVT

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I bought this beast almost exactly 1 year ago. Traded my 2018 Raptor for it. I love the 7.3L (445 CI big block) with the 4.30 gears, this thing is quick, looks amazing and has huge, untapped potential.

Ford knocked it out of the park with this engine. You can clear as day see the spark plugs. You can see the fuel rails. You can see the exhaust manifold and bolts. You can literally sit in the engine bay while working on it. I don't recall the last time I saw such a simple, uncluttered engine bay.

Last week got my full on custom exhaust done. First resonator replaced with a 3.5" y-pipe, muffler replaced with a Flowmaster Big Block series muffler, rear resonator removed and 4" polished tip installed. It truly sounds like a big block. Heads turn, people stare when it starts up. The deep, low idle coupled with the roar while accelerating. I've missed this over the years with my last few vehicles. Nothing sounds like a big block. Not even close.

Rolling on Method Mesh 18x9 rims with 35x12.50x18 Toyo MTs. I had this same set up on my last 2 Raptors. Method makes such a good, durable rim and the Toyos are like big suction cups going down the road.

Front bumper is from Addictive Desert Designs. They make outstanding products, super high quality. I had their bumpers my last 2 Raptors. The light bar is a 40" curved LED bar from Rough Country.

I have to say, coming from a 2012 Raptor for 5 years, a 2018 Raptor (total POS) for almost 2 years, I'm beyond happy with the Tremor and how it performs. This was my first SuperDuty. Zero regrets, never looked back.

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I bought this beast almost exactly 1 year ago. Traded my 2018 Raptor for it. I love the 7.3L (445 CI big block) with the 4.30 gears, this thing is quick, looks amazing and has huge, untapped potential.

Ford knocked it out of the park with this engine. You can clear as day see the spark plugs. You can see the fuel rails. You can see the exhaust manifold and bolts. You can literally sit in the engine bay while working on it. I don't recall the last time I saw such a simple, uncluttered engine bay.

Last week got my full on custom exhaust done. First resonator replaced with a 3.5" y-pipe, muffler replaced with a Flowmaster Big Block series muffler, rear resonator removed and 4" polished tip installed. It truly sounds like a big block. Heads turn, people stare when it starts up. The deep, low idle coupled with the roar while accelerating. I've missed this over the years with my last few vehicles. Nothing sounds like a big block. Not even close.

Rolling on Method Mesh 18x9 rims with 35x12.50x18 Toyo MTs. I had this same set up on my last 2 Raptors. Method makes such a good, durable rim and the Toyos are like big suction cups going down the road.

Front bumper is from Addictive Desert Designs. They make outstanding products, super high quality. I had their bumpers my last 2 Raptors. The light bar is a 40" curved LED bar from Rough Country.

I have to say, coming from a 2012 Raptor for 5 years, a 2018 Raptor (total POS) for almost 2 years, I'm beyond happy with the Tremor and how it performs. This was my first SuperDuty. Zero regrets, never looked back.

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Congratulations. Love the color and the methods are icing on the cake

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Beautiful truck, love the light bar and bumper. What kind of gas mileage do you get and what did you get in the Raptor? And how is the ride compared to the Raptor?
 

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Beautiful truck, love the light bar and bumper. What kind of gas mileage do you get and what did you get in the Raptor? And how is the ride compared to the Raptor?

In my first 13k miles, my average has been 12.1 MPG. I wouldn't mind if it was higher, but I never expected a heavy superduty with a big block, 4.30 gears and 35 inch tires to be fuel efficient :)

I had a SuperCab Raptor, so much different ride comparison. This truck is 1200 lbs heavier, 27" longer and 2" taller. Raptor handled things like pot holes and speed bumps better, I'm sure due to the Fox shocks.
 

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In my first 13k miles, my average has been 12.1 MPG. I wouldn't mind if it was higher, but I never expected a heavy superduty with a big block, 4.30 gears and 35 inch tires to be fuel efficient :)

I had a SuperCab Raptor, so much different ride comparison. This truck is 1200 lbs heavier, 27" longer and 2" taller. Raptor handled things like pot holes and speed bumps better, I'm sure due to the Fox shocks.

That's kinda what I expected for fuel mileage. Your truck sounds good!

In my 21 F250 I get about 12.6mgs. 6.7L, 6" lift, 37" tires.
 

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In my first 13k miles, my average has been 12.1 MPG. I wouldn't mind if it was higher, but I never expected a heavy superduty with a big block, 4.30 gears and 35 inch tires to be fuel efficient :)

I had a SuperCab Raptor, so much different ride comparison. This truck is 1200 lbs heavier, 27" longer and 2" taller. Raptor handled things like pot holes and speed bumps better, I'm sure due to the Fox shocks.

That's not bad considering the capability.
 

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Love the setup! I should have jumped on a local twin last month, now you can't find them in stock anywhere(not optioned as I want).
 

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How do you approach a warranty with already putting custom exhaust and bumpers on it?

I just got a 2021 Sierra 2500HD and not like I'm wanting to modify it but I see guys with brand new trucks with wheels/tires/lifts etc on it. Always curious if any of this voids warranties.
 

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How do you approach a warranty with already putting custom exhaust and bumpers on it?

I just got a 2021 Sierra 2500HD and not like I'm wanting to modify it but I see guys with brand new trucks with wheels/tires/lifts etc on it. Always curious if any of this voids warranties.

Stuff like that won't void a warranty.

Now, if the rear bumper starts discoloring, it won't be covered under warranted because more than likely it's from the exhaust...but if the transmission goes out, etc, it will be covered.
 

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