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If Ford ever released a Ranger Raptor R with a larger engine, what would be your preference for the engine? I feel like if Ford did pull the trigger on one, they would likely either put a 5.0L Coyote V8 in it or, more likely, a 3.5L EcoBoost V6.

• 3.5L EcoBoost V6: 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque

• 5.0L Coyote V8: 480 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque

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In the F-150 the 5.0 only produces 400 horsepower. It weighs more and has less torque than the 3.0 currently in the Raptors. Aside from a cool noise it doesn't get you anything.
 
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In the F-150 the 5.0 only produces 400 horsepower. It weighs more and has less torque than the 3.0 currently in the Raptors. Aside from a cool noise it doesn't get you anything.
The Coyote 5.0 could be tuned to make up to 500 horsepower if Ford were inclined to do so, since that’s what it produces in other low-production specialty vehicles like the Mustang Dark Horse. That would give it more HP then the standard Ranger Raptor and would probably get a lot of enthusiasts excited.

However, I do agree with you that among the two, the 3.5L would probably be the better overall option because of the nature of its power output as well as its weight and size.
 

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• 3.5L EcoBoost V6: 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque



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With a FP tune I am already above that, :like: Supercharged V8 if it will fit gets my vote especially if it has Brembo brakes like the PP Gt.
 

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If Ford ever released a Ranger Raptor R with a larger engine, what would be your preference for the engine? I feel like if Ford did pull the trigger on one, they would likely either put a 5.0L Coyote V8 in it or, more likely, a 3.5L EcoBoost V6.

• 3.5L EcoBoost V6: 450 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque

• 5.0L Coyote V8: 480 horsepower and 415 lb-ft of torque

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Easy call for me. Make it V8 or don’t bother. Lol 😝
 

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think the v8 would be the best.. figuring the 3.0 with a tune can do 455 hp.. i would want more..lol
 

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5.0 without cylinder deactivation. Like a gen 2 5.0 I think? Reliability + nice linear power. Wouldn't ever want the 3.5L in anything I own...
 

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I was a teen in the 90s in Australia and was surrounded by iconic Japanese cars, so I have a soft spot for v6 turbos! I’ll keep the current 3.0lt v6 TT thanks.

Maybe just a factory option for larger turbos, larger intercooler and more aggressive tune?
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