2025 Ranger Raptor (Carbonized Gray Metallic) Officially Ordered!

[B7BlownSnake]

I haven't decided on the extreme yet, these 3.0 TT engines have no proven longevity. No doubt they put out power but how much for how long is the big question! Going with an ecu swap allows you more tuning options for aftermarket components imo. Those 2 bolt mains are concerning on how much abuse they can take outside the stock boost /405 hp rating.

Plenty of Explorer STs running mid 500 WHP (E50 or E85 and a tune), getting hammered on constantly for several years with no issues.

The few that have issues come down to oil starvation. Because of the pick up and pan design, under heavy acceleration oil pressure is shown to drop. There is a company making an aftermarket oil pan that solves the problem. Or just stay on top of oil changes (5000 miles max) and add an extra quart at each change.

With that said, let this little motor eat. It seems like such a waste to handicap it with the Ford Performance tune. It's a little more pricey, but ZFG or Goosetuned will get you a tunable ECU and get you mid 400s AWHP (91/93) or mid 500s (E50)

 

[Vinnie_B]

Thanks @B7BlownSnake . I'm not wasting my time on FP Tune. If I do anything I'm going with ecu swap. @SID297 already convinced me it's only way to go.

 

[NastyGT500]

https://www.amsoil.com/

https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2025/ford/ranger/3-0l-6-cyl-engine-code-r-99r-r-turbo/

If you not a preferred customer its $129.00


If you're not a preferred customer sign up. The savings are worth it. I'll be changing my oil every 3000 mi. I know I can go probable to 5k with this oil easily but I'm doing 3K oil change intervals.

Done, thank you! I need to do my first as I wanted to do it at 1000 miles and I'm at 1200'ish now.

 

[Vinnie_B]

Done, thank you! I need to do my first as I wanted to do it at 1000 miles and I'm at 1200'ish now.

You're welcome! Motorcraft has a kit too but since I'm going with amsoil i just went with there kit. You should be fine. Just change that oil as soon as you can.

 

[Vinnie_B]

Best oil for the best mid size truck in its class.....

 

[Vinnie_B]

I'm coming for you little baby brother (BRaptor).....

 

[NastyGT500]

I need to figure out when we can get out there to do this too!

 

[Tob]

I'm coming for you little baby brother (BRaptor).....


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33's calling 37's little baby brother...mm hmm...

 

[Vinnie_B]

33's calling 37's little baby brother...mm hmm...

RR'S have no chance on the rocks against the BRaptors even if they had 37's. I've seen some incredible rock climbing by some BRaptor owners on YT. There unbelievable off road climbing trucks.

 

[Tob]

And I like the Ranger wheelbase for a smooth ride but admit to loving the Braptor already on lengthy highway drives.

You guys need to run Forscan and rid yourselves of the lame seatbelt warning takeover on the dash.

 

[Vinnie_B]

And I like the Ranger wheelbase for a smooth ride but admit to loving the Braptor already on lengthy highway drives.

You guys need to run Forscan and rid yourselves of the lame seatbelt warning takeover on the dash.

....that's funny you mention the lame ass seatbelt warning tob. I think it can be disabled in the menu but if not, I'm disabling that warning with FDRS for sure! I think the RR's and BR's are both great for long highway trips. I just don't trust those K03's in the rain. I've already has the ass swing out on me on a mild corner turn in the rain.

 

[Tob]

Cant do it with FDRS or in a menu.

 

[Vinnie_B]

Cant do it with FDRS or in a menu.

I'll look into Tob....Thanks for the heads up on the info

 

[Tob]

Read through this one...

Disable Seatbelt Status on Startup? | Ranger6G - 2024+ Ranger & Raptor Forum, News, Owners, Community (6th Gen) Disable Seatbelt Status on Startup?

I did it on my Braptor. Completely eliminated safety Nazi bullshit, 100%. No other issues. Just a few values to change in hex code.

 

[Vinnie_B]

Read through this one...

Disable Seatbelt Status on Startup? | Ranger6G - 2024+ Ranger & Raptor Forum, News, Owners, Community (6th Gen) Disable Seatbelt Status on Startup?

I did it on my Braptor. Completely eliminated safety Nazi bullshit, 100%. No other issues. Just a few values to change in hex code.

Thanks for the link!

 

[Tob]

I used the values from the Ranger Raptor and they got the job done on my Bronco.

Post in thread 'And so it begins...' And so it begins...

 

[Vinnie_B]

I was hoping to get my first run in the RR today......I taunted an explorer ST........didn't want no part of the RR.......lol.

 

[CobraBob]

Did you swap ECUs yet, Vinnie?

 

[Vinnie_B]

Did you swap ECUs yet, Vinnie?

Nope not yet bob. She is still getting broke in.