Raptor vs Power Wagon
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JRH_PowerWagon_06
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No buy the Dodge. They copied the F150 and the Tundra in their "refresh"...
JRH_PowerWagon_06
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Re: crew cab Raptor
I've seen spy pictures of it. I'm sure they will have one.
Won't the payload capacity be LESS, if the truck is made heavier?
That's how it usually is unless they beef the suspension.
But, since it isn't likely that they are going to re-design their redesigned half-ton...
I've seen spy pictures of it. I'm sure they will have one.
Won't the payload capacity be LESS, if the truck is made heavier?
That's how it usually is unless they beef the suspension.
But, since it isn't likely that they are going to re-design their redesigned half-ton...
I'd have to nix the quad cab part of the mix, It just makes the rig too long. My standard cab with 8' utility box and NCO Alaskan barely fits in some of the places we take it. Fully loaded with 90 gal of diesel and all camping gear it weighs right at 10k. Cummins is the key word. I didn't care much which brand of truck it came in.
Bella PSD
Explorer
6.2-liter V8 with 411-hp
6.2L V8-411 HP for 2010!:drool:
As though Ford didn’t have enough going on at the 2009 SEMA Show, the automaker today announced two big updates for the amazing F-150 SVT Raptor. First up is official confirmation and performance numbers for the new, larger V8 engine. Possibly the only weak point in the Raptor was its relatively average 320-hp 5.4-liter V8 motor. Now, Ford has said a new 6.2-liter V8 with 411-hp and 434 ft-lbs of torque that will be available starting December 1st. The new, more powerful off-road capable truck will be priced from $41,995.
SEMA NOV 3rd 2009
Louie:coffeedrink:
6.2L V8-411 HP for 2010!:drool:
As though Ford didn’t have enough going on at the 2009 SEMA Show, the automaker today announced two big updates for the amazing F-150 SVT Raptor. First up is official confirmation and performance numbers for the new, larger V8 engine. Possibly the only weak point in the Raptor was its relatively average 320-hp 5.4-liter V8 motor. Now, Ford has said a new 6.2-liter V8 with 411-hp and 434 ft-lbs of torque that will be available starting December 1st. The new, more powerful off-road capable truck will be priced from $41,995.
SEMA NOV 3rd 2009
Louie:coffeedrink:
Desolation
Adventurer
Possibly more exciting for the true off-road enthusiasts is news that Ford will also offer a new competition-ready FR Raptor XT, which is essentially the same vehicle that ran in the 2008 Tecate SCORE Baja 1000, but with the same comfort features of the standard Raptor. It will get the same 6.2-liter V8, but tuned to 500-hp, along with a six-speed automatic transmission and a suspension that allows for 15-inches of front travel and 18-inches of rear travel.
Ford will build just 50 FR Raptor XTs at a price of $99,950 each.
All that no bailout money and turned a profit...
Ford will build just 50 FR Raptor XTs at a price of $99,950 each.
All that no bailout money and turned a profit...
78Bronco
Explorer
That's the most notable part of this discussion about Ford vs Dodge.
chasespeed
Explorer
My current truck is a R/C long bed....
BUT, with 4 people... it wont work...
NOW, I am possibly looking into another Bronco...but, a LOT of things need to fall in place before I can justify a 3rd car/truck again...
Chase
crawler#976
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It looks like the 2012 Power Wagon will be sold with the 6.4L Hemi @ 450+ HP, and I suspect the torque will be well north of 450 as well.
What I wished they'd come out with is the medium duty diesel. The once proposed Cummins 5.0L V8 diesel would make 310 HP and 510 Ft/Lbs torque, and get 25 MPG to boot. That would suit me just fine.
What I wished they'd come out with is the medium duty diesel. The once proposed Cummins 5.0L V8 diesel would make 310 HP and 510 Ft/Lbs torque, and get 25 MPG to boot. That would suit me just fine.
JRH_PowerWagon_06
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If we are making a wish list for the Power Wagon:
The Viper 8.4L (510 cubic inch) A356 T6 aluminum block 90 degree V10 motor now achieves 600 HP at 6000 rpm and 560 lb-ft of torque at 5100 rpm.
I'd like a cheaper iron block, but I could live with it. :wings:
I'll pass on the 6mpg haha... It'd make it a blast to drive, but it'd cost an arm and a leg while doing it
I second the wishing for the 5L Cummins :-/
How about some pics of the PW
I have an 05 PW and would like to see some pics of your tent rig.
Thanks
I have an 05 PW and would like to see some pics of your tent rig.
Thanks
EXP-T100
Adventurer
Holy old thread batman lol well since its up, The Rapotor has issues with the frame bending: http://www.raptorforumz.com/showthread.php?t=14208
High_Country
Adventurer
I'd have to go with the PW, but I'm a bit biased perhaps as I own an '11 Ram 2500, crew cab, short bed, 4x4. Its obviously up to the buyer and the environment you are going to be driving in and how you like to drive will all come in to play. But some of the big 'pro's' I see of the PW are:
1) At it's heart, a 3/4 ton truck. If your'e going to be loading it down, stressing it out, taking it over rough terrain, you'll want all the strength capacity you can get - from suspension, to frame, to running gear.
2) Solid front axle - strength, simplicity
3) I believe the PW is NARROWER than the raptor (note the raptor requires the DOT yellow clearance lights in the grille and such due to its 7+/- inches of increased track width). Depending on where you wheel, this may or may not be a big deal. But that's almost the width of a dually at all four corners.
4) The PW is NOT known for bending / breaking frames - and those were likely trucks that were NOT loaded to capacity with overland gear.
5) Big spacious cab.
1) At it's heart, a 3/4 ton truck. If your'e going to be loading it down, stressing it out, taking it over rough terrain, you'll want all the strength capacity you can get - from suspension, to frame, to running gear.
2) Solid front axle - strength, simplicity
3) I believe the PW is NARROWER than the raptor (note the raptor requires the DOT yellow clearance lights in the grille and such due to its 7+/- inches of increased track width). Depending on where you wheel, this may or may not be a big deal. But that's almost the width of a dually at all four corners.
4) The PW is NOT known for bending / breaking frames - and those were likely trucks that were NOT loaded to capacity with overland gear.
5) Big spacious cab.