pkihome Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 I'm kind of in the market for a new truck. I have a 1994 4x4 F350 IDI 7.3 diesel, and love the truck. My two issues with this truck are: All the plastic is cracking and falling apart, and It gets 10 miles to the gallon. I have firmly decided I do not need a 1 ton truck any more and will be happy with a 1/2 ton. After looking at all the new trucks (all the big ones get 10 -15 mpg) I dont need poor mpg any more, I already have a truck that get that poor mpg. So, why isn't there an option for the Raptor to have the Eco Boost? That would be the best of all worlds, a little economy and cool camping truck.. The 6.2 is just overkill. Work on it you guys! Thanks for reading my rant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outrage Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 In my mind, this is akin to asking why the Mustang Shelby GT500 can't be had with the 3.7 liter V6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 In my mind, this is akin to asking why the Mustang Shelby GT500 can't be had with the 3.7 liter V6. Interesting. The Baja Raptor used the Raptor body and a race EcoBoost. The current EB has the same amount of torque as the Boss 6.2. The Boss will be discontinued long before the EB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Outrage Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Interesting. The Baja Raptor used the Raptor body and a race EcoBoost. The current EB has the same amount of torque as the Boss 6.2. The Boss will be discontinued long before the EB. The additional 46 horsepower of the 6.2 liter should not be discounted. It still provides the highest output figures and the most linear power delivery. That's why it is still equipped as standard equipment on all of the top F-150 trim levels. The Raptor is a premium trim level and should be equipped with the engine which provides the highest output levels. The 3.5 liter Ecoboost is currently marketed as a fuel economy option. The Raptor is hardly the right F-150 to purchase if fuel economy is a concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningStrike Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I like the concept. The Raptor is one bad truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitrogenJunkie Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 I'd be interested in this configuration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertEvans Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 i always thought they should have done this too, even if there was a tweaked ecoboost for it that pushed out another 50 or so hp to keep it in the 'premium' arena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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