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What Will The 2016 Raptor Have?
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<blockquote data-quote="DHG1078" data-source="post: 14347324" data-attributes="member: 65442"><p>I understand the differences between the engines, but just like you said there will be no 6.2L in the F-150. I am pretty sure this will include the raptor. </p><p></p><p>Ford has officially announced the 2.7L ecoboost will have a max towing capacity of 8500 lbs. I never said this was a premium engine option or the best towing engine. Ford even states that this is more for the consumer who needs a truck, but doesn't tow much. I pointed that out to showcase what a difference 700 lbs makes. Lose 700 lbs and you don't need the same big motors to get the same performance. </p><p></p><p>The 3.5L ecoboost and the 5.0 are updated as well, but ford hasn't given any specifics IIRC. </p><p></p><p>I am not saying the 5.0 is the end-all be-all option, but with tightening CAFE requirements Ford can't put big 6.2L engines that get an EPA estimated 11/16 mpg in a high volume truck. Yes, I know the raptor isn't a huge volume truck, but it sells really well and needs to go to a smaller engine to avoid extra taxes such as the gas guzzler tax.</p><p></p><p>The truck is 700 lbs lighter. I can't emphasize that enough. 700 lbs is HUGE. A 5.0 as is should get similar performance numbers and better mpg than the 6.2L in a 700 lb heavier truck. </p><p></p><p>Comparing towing big trailers between an F-150 and an F-250 is laughable. They aren't even close to being in the same class. I would be interested in trailer weights though. Just because they are 18-20 ft. long doesn't tell me much. Just out of curiosity, is it a modded 6.2 truck vs. stock 5.0? modded vs. modded? stock vs. stock? Is this mpg comparison with the same exact loads? Not that I am doubting you, just curious. </p><p></p><p>Also, don't older models always feel like a slouch compared to their updated versions? If it was the other way around, Ford would be doing something really wrong. </p><p></p><p>Don't get me wrong. I agree with you that an updated aluminum block 6.2L would be awesome in a new raptor. I just don't see it happening with the government's tightening regulations.</p><p></p><p>Edit: The only other engine I see Ford using is a 3.5L ecoboost since they have been testing the ecoboost motors in the baja 1000.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DHG1078, post: 14347324, member: 65442"] I understand the differences between the engines, but just like you said there will be no 6.2L in the F-150. I am pretty sure this will include the raptor. Ford has officially announced the 2.7L ecoboost will have a max towing capacity of 8500 lbs. I never said this was a premium engine option or the best towing engine. Ford even states that this is more for the consumer who needs a truck, but doesn't tow much. I pointed that out to showcase what a difference 700 lbs makes. Lose 700 lbs and you don't need the same big motors to get the same performance. The 3.5L ecoboost and the 5.0 are updated as well, but ford hasn't given any specifics IIRC. I am not saying the 5.0 is the end-all be-all option, but with tightening CAFE requirements Ford can't put big 6.2L engines that get an EPA estimated 11/16 mpg in a high volume truck. Yes, I know the raptor isn't a huge volume truck, but it sells really well and needs to go to a smaller engine to avoid extra taxes such as the gas guzzler tax. The truck is 700 lbs lighter. I can't emphasize that enough. 700 lbs is HUGE. A 5.0 as is should get similar performance numbers and better mpg than the 6.2L in a 700 lb heavier truck. Comparing towing big trailers between an F-150 and an F-250 is laughable. They aren't even close to being in the same class. I would be interested in trailer weights though. Just because they are 18-20 ft. long doesn't tell me much. Just out of curiosity, is it a modded 6.2 truck vs. stock 5.0? modded vs. modded? stock vs. stock? Is this mpg comparison with the same exact loads? Not that I am doubting you, just curious. Also, don't older models always feel like a slouch compared to their updated versions? If it was the other way around, Ford would be doing something really wrong. Don't get me wrong. I agree with you that an updated aluminum block 6.2L would be awesome in a new raptor. I just don't see it happening with the government's tightening regulations. Edit: The only other engine I see Ford using is a 3.5L ecoboost since they have been testing the ecoboost motors in the baja 1000. [/QUOTE]
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