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Old 01-06-2011, 08:24 AM
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I knew it wouldn't take long to convert you to the dark side
Cant wait to see the Turbo kit on this one.I know what your gonna say "Its a work truck" but you and I know you cant fight the mod bug.

Drove one when I worked at Ford and must say the truck is sick.I just wish they brought the Lightning back instead
Old 01-06-2011, 10:32 AM
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I almost bit the bullet last year when they released the 6.2. Drove a 5.4 and it just didn't have the power that the truck needed. I kind of prefer the extended cab b/c it is offered with the 5 1/2" bed. Truck is already wide enough, a short extended cab and bed is a plus.

Once all was said and done, stealership wouldn't budge from 42k so I didn't buy it. Plus it had the red interior inserts and the splash stickers on the sides.

Overall, well built truck. With the Fox shocks, it rides like a Cadi.
Old 01-06-2011, 10:40 AM
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Can you replace the FORD mesh with just normal mesh there?
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DICK !!!









Carry on
Old 01-06-2011, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Strini SS
DICK !!!









Carry on
Hater................
Old 01-06-2011, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by RCC
Hater................
LMAO, You know I love that truck, a hater would have been like why did you get that etc...

All I know is I'm driving that thing tomorrow
Old 01-06-2011, 06:04 PM
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Those things are awesome, almost got one but the price gap between a 5.4 EC and a 6.2 CC was ridiculous.

Take it through the mud and let me know how it is.
Old 01-06-2011, 06:28 PM
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Time for a Roushcharger...if they have it for that application yet. The 5.0's are making serious hp with them.
Old 01-06-2011, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Nine Ball
Did you get rid of the dually?
I doubt it. From the title I'm guessing he is just replacing his current "work" truck. The 450 is for pulling the vette.

His old work truck and the 450 are in the background in the second pic

The Raptor looks pretty sweet RC!
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i agree the inside on the newer fords are pretty nice. but i really like the newer chevy's too. i wish i could get a 2011 chevy.

EDIT: gmc actually, they look better.
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When are we racing our new trucks rc? I just got a new 11 Chevy extended cab to work out of and I got a hundred dollars worth of food credit says I can run off and leave that 6.2 ford. Come on battle of the work trucks. Lol

Tommy
Old 01-07-2011, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 02CamaroSSLE
i agree the inside on the newer fords are pretty nice. but i really like the newer chevy's too. i wish i could get a 2011 chevy.

EDIT: gmc actually, they look better.
2011 sierra hd is where its at.
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how much higher does it sit than a regular f-150? I love how it needs nothing done from the factory and prolly hauls ***....what is the mpg rating?
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Originally Posted by WildBills Toyota
how much higher does it sit than a regular f-150? I love how it needs nothing done from the factory and prolly hauls ***....what is the mpg rating?
people don't buy these trucks to worry about gas mileage.



Also, due to it being a specialized vehicle it is not required by govt/ford to list a MPG rating.


EDIT: when I was looking around at the ext. cab version:


















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Originally Posted by WildBills Toyota
how much higher does it sit than a regular f-150? I love how it needs nothing done from the factory and prolly hauls ***....what is the mpg rating?
I dont know how much taller than a standard F150 it actually is. It seems to be about as tall as a 3/4 ton Superduty to me. As far as the fuel mileage, it sucks. I hear of people on ither forums getting 15+mpg, On the first tank I averaged 12mpg, but then again an accelerator is an on/off switch for me.
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10-15 would be the best bet.
Old 01-10-2011, 07:49 AM
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After lookin gat my window sticker, mine has an mpg rating of 11 city and 14 highway.
Old 01-11-2011, 09:20 AM
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Dudue that truck is totally bad ***! Period, makes me want to trade my 2010 Tundra Trd 4X4 crew max in for one. I only average about 15 mpg anyway city/highway. Congrads lokoks SHARP, I'm jealous and drooling
Old 01-11-2011, 09:31 AM
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Good looking truck. I was looking at a black one but i cant decide if i want a Raptor or new 6.7 F-250 lifted.
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Great looking truck, makes me wish I would have held out for the Supercrew.

On my 2010 Raptor I've been getting 14-15 driving around Houston, according to the on dash lie-o-meter. I live in Cypress, work downtown and have family in Clear Lake so that MPG includes a good mix of stop and go on 290 and cruising on BW8.

Is there a positive displacement blower for these trucks yet? All I know about is the Procharger centri kit, which IMHO would be a total misfit for such a large truck.



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