@@NovichenkoWhips they do have new headlights. The tailgate is different too I think. Like the 13th Gen F-150, 2015-17 has one set of grille options and headlights, then the 18-20 have a different set of grilles and headlights. Same with the 14th gen, 2021-23 have a different looking front end than the 24 models. But they’re in the same generation. So the 15th gen F150 will come out in 2027 so the Gen 4 Raptor will likely be 2027-28.
Love my 2020 gen 2. Spd trombone exhaust, injen dual cold air intake. All piping changed. Wagner intercooler with mpt tune and one step colder plugs. Eibach front level spring on 17” wheels and 37” mid terrains
In my opinion the biggest maintence thing with the 3.5 ecoboost engine is changing your oil every 3,000 miles, if you let the truck tell you when to change your oil the low friction piston rings will have so much soot in the oil that it clogs your turbo oil feed screens and then you burn the bearings.
@@jaymoar3561 thanks I’ve heard horror stories and then I’ve heard people where their eco-boost gave them no issues 🤔. I’ll try to support the longevity maintenance wise… but I do like to rip on it
Help wanted* I’m torn between three trucks 2023 Toyota trd off road 32k miles for 37k 2024 nissan frontier pro 4 x brand new for 39k 2017 ford raptor 100k miles (cam phasers replaced) for 37k Can’t make my mind up It will be a daily commuter as well as some light off roading throughout the year in hunting properties. The reason I like the raptor is because it’s a dream truck, and I think it would be great for road trips which I do once or twice a month. But I very much prioritize reliability
@@NovichenkoWhipsas a Toyota guy ,, no power shitty mpg , only thing a raptor has better is power , mpg , comfort , stock suspension, full size. ,, as a Toyota your gonna get reliability. Knock on wood i bought my Tacoma at 90k miles and now I have 171k and I beat the piss out of it , never had a issue over then cv axles things like that since I do wheel my truck. But haven’t got a engine light yet
I have an ‘18 tundra 5.7 with 6” lift. 160k miles. Not one mechanical issue yet. Only thing I’ve had to put it in the shop for is the suspension/lift. Alignment/tie rods/strut bushings. But I just feel like I need to own a raptor once in my life so I’m lookin at a 2020 with 58k miles. Hoping the cam phasers and sun roof have been dealt with already. Still up in the air because of how reliable this tundra is.
Good stuff..for future reference , place your camera higher, viewers get a better feel when they can see the road while driving.. gives the feeling of what your seeing and doing..
If you want power and mpg get a powerboost. Its faster than a raptor while getting way better mpg plus it can haul and tow more plus it has a built in generator.
Lifted front and rear a bit. Needed to run larger tires. Added some towing capacity. Factory suspension felt softer, probably good for baja, but i wanted bit more on-road stability/handling. Take it offroad sometimes, still works great..
Great video. I did some research on if the gen 3 ecoboost needs an oil catch can and it seems like they don’t given they have a certain type of injector…what do you think?
@@Alex-mw9un I think any turbo vehicle needs a catch can or air-oil separator system. If you want to stick with OEM parts Ford Performance makes them for these trucks. They look pretty sleek.
@@sl1nn the stock power was OK. I did not like how the factory transmission tune kept trying to get the truck in the highest gear possible all the time. That made me feel like I was lugging it. With the cobb tunes there is some power added, but the biggest difference I felt was the transmission tune kept the gear selection better so when you get on throttle, the truck is not around 1k rpm but around 2k or higher. Overall I have towed trailers and project cars with it and it feels like plenty of power.
@@rafitaaguilera8315 people say yes.. mine is very low mileage. I think I’ve heard maybe slight noise once or twice on a very cold start. I do try to use 5W-40 thicker oil plus oil additives. And more frequent oil changes..
@@jibinkodiat3063 cobb stage 2, cobb intercooler, turbosmart blow off valve, spd trombone, k&n intake insert filter. Want to do spd turbo adapters soon, then the downpipes maybe..
@@Alex-mw9un 70k with down payment i had a 2017 and i put 14k into it second trans a long list of thing broke on it but the gen 3 i wont lie i beat on my 2021 and nothing its good just 120$ to fill up every 5 days is not fun i think around 6-7 years its time to trade it in
@@NovichenkoWhips I have about 115k mile on my gen 2 right now. The best advice I can give is to ditch the stock leaf springs. But most importantly, use FORScan to permanently disable the "Transmission Adaptive Learning." Unless you like when your truck starts to slam into gear lmao. My truck started to do it around 70k miles.
2018 at 71k miles. Cam phasers gave out at 21k and then again at 70k. I love the truck, keep eye on oil pressure if you play with the rpms as much as I do.
@@matthewmikiczenko5350 I’m only at 20 K for now so I hope the phasers take those their sweet time. There are other things that already annoy me like the leaks..
Def not. 3.5L TT gen 1 EB owner and it runs at 0 fuel trims. Quick af. Still smoking newer trucks in a 2012 1st gen EB. Without a tune. I've owned a shit ton of vehicles. The 3.5l tt just feels solid. Engine feels sporty and insanely responsive in a truck
18 Gen 2 daily here. Absolutely love it. 70k miles and no urge to change it.
@@tobysbreathisverybad nice any major repairs at 70 K miles?
Man, think the gen 2 hit the Sweet spot, not ready to get one but will keep this on mind if I need something larger than my Ranger.
@@66racer agreed, gen3 looks pretty good, gen4 seems to have lost it in looks to me.
@@NovichenkoWhipsthere’s no Gen 4 yet…it’s still in Gen 3. You got the Gen 2 like I do and 2021-present models are Gen 3.
@@zx10rgofast gotcha, ive been seeing the one with the all new headlights in 2024..
@@NovichenkoWhips still is Gen 3.
@@NovichenkoWhips they do have new headlights. The tailgate is different too I think. Like the 13th Gen F-150, 2015-17 has one set of grille options and headlights, then the 18-20 have a different set of grilles and headlights. Same with the 14th gen, 2021-23 have a different looking front end than the 24 models. But they’re in the same generation. So the 15th gen F150 will come out in 2027 so the Gen 4 Raptor will likely be 2027-28.
Great video. Thank you for posting.
@@Garren.B thanks for watching
Love my 2020 gen 2. Spd trombone exhaust, injen dual cold air intake. All piping changed. Wagner intercooler with mpt tune and one step colder plugs. Eibach front level spring on 17” wheels and 37” mid terrains
@@BigTBuilds how it feel with 37s? Much power loss?
Love your raptor..im in the market for one but i think imma have to go 1st gen raptor because it was my dream truck and now its finally affordable
@@gerthao6192 yeah the first GEN I see a lot of people getting creative with them in off-road builds because they are more affordable now 👍🏻
very teaching and informative video!! thank you! ♥
@@flogreen2 thanks for watching!
@@NovichenkoWhips had asmr vibes with your calm voice describing the experience very well xD
In my opinion the biggest maintence thing with the 3.5 ecoboost engine is changing your oil every 3,000 miles, if you let the truck tell you when to change your oil the low friction piston rings will have so much soot in the oil that it clogs your turbo oil feed screens and then you burn the bearings.
@@a_reptiledysfunction5267 good to know I’ll set my reminder to 3000
Despite living close to N.Y.C., it's still my Dream Ride !!
@@A.ChristopherJohnson hope you get one!!
Nice truck. Congratulations!
That truck looks so good but I can’t rely on a smaller twin turbo charged engine for longevity. Best looking truck ever made though.
@@jaymoar3561 thanks I’ve heard horror stories and then I’ve heard people where their eco-boost gave them no issues 🤔. I’ll try to support the longevity maintenance wise… but I do like to rip on it
Love to hear the spd trombone exhaust with flybys and dig
@@TIM-random it seems a little metallic/raspy outside.. need to figure out a way to get rid of that..
What size wheels and tires are you running on
@@RengoBronco wheels fuel rebel 20x10 -18 offset, tire toyo open country mt 35 x 12.5
Help wanted*
I’m torn between three trucks
2023 Toyota trd off road 32k miles for 37k
2024 nissan frontier pro 4 x brand new for 39k
2017 ford raptor 100k miles (cam phasers replaced) for 37k
Can’t make my mind up
It will be a daily commuter as well as some light off roading throughout the year in hunting properties. The reason I like the raptor is because it’s a dream truck, and I think it would be great for road trips which I do once or twice a month. But I very much prioritize reliability
@@temperfi7298 raptor is slightly worse on mpg’s than the trd. But much more power/fun :) Those would be my considerations.
@@NovichenkoWhipsas a Toyota guy ,, no power shitty mpg , only thing a raptor has better is power , mpg , comfort , stock suspension, full size. ,, as a Toyota your gonna get reliability. Knock on wood i bought my Tacoma at 90k miles and now I have 171k and I beat the piss out of it , never had a issue over then cv axles things like that since I do wheel my truck. But haven’t got a engine light yet
@ 👍🏻 i like the tacomas for a small truck
I have an ‘18 tundra 5.7 with 6” lift. 160k miles. Not one mechanical issue yet. Only thing I’ve had to put it in the shop for is the suspension/lift. Alignment/tie rods/strut bushings. But I just feel like I need to own a raptor once in my life so I’m lookin at a 2020 with 58k miles. Hoping the cam phasers and sun roof have been dealt with already. Still up in the air because of how reliable this tundra is.
@@matthew5027 can’t beat those generations of Toyota
Good stuff..for future reference , place your camera higher, viewers get a better feel when they can see the road while driving.. gives the feeling of what your seeing and doing..
@@dalesuddeth5294 thnx will do
great video man -- thanks!
If you want power and mpg get a powerboost. Its faster than a raptor while getting way better mpg plus it can haul and tow more plus it has a built in generator.
@@vr697getta right a lot of people go for the raptor for the Baja/off-road capabilities
Why the hell would you change the suspension on a raptor?
Lifted front and rear a bit. Needed to run larger tires. Added some towing capacity. Factory suspension felt softer, probably good for baja, but i wanted bit more on-road stability/handling. Take it offroad sometimes, still works great..
I dont know if he said this but is the truck lifted or leveled at all? If so what inch and what are the wheel and tire specs
@@njharijackson6217 it’s the Eibach lift springs in the front and a add-a-leaf spring in the back. Overall, about a 2 inch lift.
Great video. I did some research on if the gen 3 ecoboost needs an oil catch can and it seems like they don’t given they have a certain type of injector…what do you think?
@@Alex-mw9un I think any turbo vehicle needs a catch can or air-oil separator system. If you want to stick with OEM parts Ford Performance makes them for these trucks. They look pretty sleek.
What offset wheels are you running to get that stance?
@@RCloke-fv2fy it’s the more aggressive one 20x10 -18 offset
If may i ask
Hows the power to weight ratio?
Not sure the power is enough for a big truck.
As considering getting one
Thanks
@@sl1nn the stock power was OK. I did not like how the factory transmission tune kept trying to get the truck in the highest gear possible all the time. That made me feel like I was lugging it. With the cobb tunes there is some power added, but the biggest difference I felt was the transmission tune kept the gear selection better so when you get on throttle, the truck is not around 1k rpm but around 2k or higher. Overall I have towed trailers and project cars with it and it feels like plenty of power.
@ Thanks!! that helps a lot
Are there any problems with the cam phasers on the 2019-2020 raptors??
@@rafitaaguilera8315 people say yes.. mine is very low mileage. I think I’ve heard maybe slight noise once or twice on a very cold start. I do try to use 5W-40 thicker oil plus oil additives. And more frequent oil changes..
Hey bro, any way you can list all the mods you've done? It sounds great and looks quite a bit faster than stock..
@@jibinkodiat3063 cobb stage 2, cobb intercooler, turbosmart blow off valve, spd trombone, k&n intake insert filter. Want to do spd turbo adapters soon, then the downpipes maybe..
Can someone please confirm if this is 2018 or 2019 model year?
@@TheBikeTales 2018
Don’t forget 3.5 Ecoboost is way faster than v8 all day long 💯
@@robertovaldez9001 I agree I do like it for what it is
Yes it is. But my Gen 1 with straight pipe from the cats back sounds amazing.
Can’t beat that V8 sound😁
can you elaborate on the trombone exhaust upgrade for the Gen 2.
@@alexmar1382 spd does them, it matches the new gen 3 exhaust design
@@NovichenkoWhipsok where can I get it?
@@alexmar1382 www.spdperformance.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1839
Im planning to get a used one but cant pull trigger because of the cam phaser issues. Any issues
@@litoskid2754 it make a little noise rarely. Im only at 20k miles..
What’s the offset on those wheels?
@@matthew5027 Fuel rebel wheels 20 x10 -18 offset
6x5.5 (6x135) lug pattern
Toyo MT Open Country tires. 35x12.5 R20 12ply (heavy duty for towing)
@@NovichenkoWhips thanks bro
You have wheel spacers on?
@@papajon12344 these wheels no they’re just an aggressive offset
@@NovichenkoWhips what are you running if you don’t mind me asking?
@@papajon12344 fuel rebel 20x9 i think near 0 offset
how did ypu get a 2018 with 8k on it
@@billjackson2393 prayed for it 🙏🏻😃
@@billjackson2393 it was definitely a great find and a good price for the miles
@@NovichenkoWhips lucky i just traded in my gen 2 2017 with 104k for a 2021 with 33k raptors are the best truck for sure
@@billjackson2393nice! Just got a ‘22 raptor with 34k. Paid 68.5k, how much did yours go for? I’m hoping I can get 10+ years out it. Amazing truck.
@@Alex-mw9un 70k with down payment i had a 2017 and i put 14k into it second trans a long list of thing broke on it but the gen 3 i wont lie i beat on my 2021 and nothing its good just 120$ to fill up every 5 days is not fun i think around 6-7 years its time to trade it in
you're only at 20k miles. Shit starts getting weird (and noisy) past 70k miles lol
@@The_Forerunner 🤦🏻♂️ trying to avoid 😂
@@NovichenkoWhips I have about 115k mile on my gen 2 right now. The best advice I can give is to ditch the stock leaf springs. But most importantly, use FORScan to permanently disable the "Transmission Adaptive Learning." Unless you like when your truck starts to slam into gear lmao. My truck started to do it around 70k miles.
@@The_Forerunner I thought that would be a byproduct of the eternal transmission fluid. Thanks for the tip. I’ll try it.
2018 at 71k miles. Cam phasers gave out at 21k and then again at 70k. I love the truck, keep eye on oil pressure if you play with the rpms as much as I do.
@@gabinoquintero9081 good idea, ill bump up Oil weight..
I prefer 1000 times more the 3.5 Twin turbo with a lot more horsepower torque and way more faster and V8 old generation in slow trucks
@@robertovaldez9001 yeah I’ve been liking it as well. Hope all the plastic components keep up.
Nice looking truck, but Ford products are complete trash in terms of quality and durability. Have fun replacing cam phasers every 60K miles.
@@matthewmikiczenko5350 I’m only at 20 K for now so I hope the phasers take those their sweet time. There are other things that already annoy me like the leaks..
You're doing 54 in a 40.
FORD dropped the ball with this garbage 3.5l TT.
@@MacD14 what should I get instead?
@@NovichenkoWhipsit’s perfect
Highly disagree
@@MacD14 the engine feels pretty stout. Sure, I disagree with a lot of the plastic components…
Def not. 3.5L TT gen 1 EB owner and it runs at 0 fuel trims. Quick af. Still smoking newer trucks in a 2012 1st gen EB. Without a tune. I've owned a shit ton of vehicles. The 3.5l tt just feels solid. Engine feels sporty and insanely responsive in a truck