Bittersweet Day Today - New Raptor

[got3fords]

Wait, the '26 Raptor is direct injection only? I was mistaken, I thought it was dual.

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[rang19ca]

Very nice Raptor, James. I like it a lot! I saw one the same color at my local dealer.

 

[AzScorpion]

Wait, the '26 Raptor is direct injection only? I was mistaken, I thought it was dual.

I thought I read it was too but according to the link I posted (which is from Ford) it DI.

ENGINE

3.0-liter EcoBoost® V6

Configuration Valvetrain Ignition Coil on plug

Bore x stroke Displacement Compression ratio 10.5:1

Recommended fuel 91 octane

Twin-turbocharged and intercooled V6, compacted graphite iron block, aluminum heads

DOHC, four valves per cylinder, twin independent variable camshaft timing

3.36 x 3.38 inches (85.4 mm x 86.0 mm)

180.0 cubic inches (2,949 cubic centimeters)

Fuel capacity 20 gallons

Fuel delivery Direct injection

Power 405 horsepower**

Torque 430 lb.-ft.

 

[got3fords]

Very nice Raptor, James. I like it a lot! I saw one the same color at my local dealer.

DO NOT TEST DRIVE IT! You cannot turn back1

 

[got3fords]

Just remember it's 303 and all the rest is junk snake oil!

I'd love to have one down here with all the open desert it would get used off road often. I guess you'll have fun at the malls and large parking lots for now but make sure you disconnect your sway bars. lol

I am def going to invest in some 303. The the way I figure, a babied, well-maintained Raptor with 100k miles is sure to bring a nice resale value vs. lower trims. I plan on keeping this one a long time. (But I also said that about Oppie, then I drove a Raptor).
This 303 is also awesome.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Thats what Ive been hearing, odd too since the 2.7 which has dual injection is basically the same motor as the 3.0! Only difference as far as I know is either bore or stroke...based off what I have heard..

The 2.3 now has dual injection as well.

I'm very surprised that the 3.0 doesn't have it.

 

[got3fords]

The 2.3 now has dual injection as well.

I'm very surprised that the 3.0 doesn't have it.

I just Duck.ai this, it reported that the 2026 Raptor has combined port and direct fuel injection system (port/direct injection).

 

[Superspirit]

DO NOT TEST DRIVE IT! You cannot turn back1

IM sorry but I've driven 2 ranger raptors and 1 full size. They are nice but I couldn't bring myself to purchase either. Guess the force wasn't strong enough or maybe I just couldn't justify $30-60k difference for a truck that's not that much more capable than mine. And can't tow as much. The full size can but wow $85k

 

[TxOTRRanger]

Even though I still have a ways to go to finish paying my truck off, I have already been talking about what my next truck will be with my Dad. Truth is, I am a 2wd guy that wanted a 4wd truck, this is only the 2nd 4wd truck I have ever had. All of the other trucks that I have had were 2wd, except for the 04 Ranger EDGE 4x4.
The next one will be a blue 2wd base package Ranger, with the 6 spoke silver painted aluminum wheels, trailer hitch, running boards, mud flaps and elocker already on the build sheet.

 

[Todd Chapin]

IM sorry but I've driven 2 ranger raptors and 1 full size. They are nice but I couldn't bring myself to purchase either. Guess the force wasn't strong enough or maybe I just couldn't justify $30-60k difference for a truck that's not that much more capable than mine. And can't tow as much. The full size can but wow $85k

Yes the RR is expensive but it is really a great value when you look at the whole package. Do you really need it? Probably not but they make a great street truck and are capable of what no other stock Ranger is offroad. The MSRP on my 2025 RR was 15k more than the MSRP than my 2019 lariat fx4.

Price, gas milage and towing are its three down falls. I named mine INXS, its paid for and I love it.

To OP enjoy your new RR. Its a killer truck. Hopefully wifey comes around to loving it.

 

[got3fords]

Yes the RR is expensive but it is really a great value when you look at the whole package. Do you really need it? Probably not but they make a great street truck and are capable of what no other stock Ranger is offroad. The MSRP on my 2025 RR was 15k more than the MSRP than my 2019 lariat fx4.

Price, gas milage and towing are its three down falls. I named mine INXS, its paid for and I love it.

To OP enjoy your new RR. Its a killer truck. Hopefully wifey comes around to loving it.

Well said. It is indeed heads and shoulders above any of the lower trim models.

 

[got3fords]

I was actually seriously considering a well-equipped Lariat. But I figured if I am going to make a change, I should just go for it.

 

[Superspirit]

Yes the RR is expensive but it is really a great value when you look at the whole package. Do you really need it? Probably not but they make a great street truck and are capable of what no other stock Ranger is offroad. The MSRP on my 2025 RR was 15k more than the MSRP than my 2019 lariat fx4.

Price, gas milage and towing are its three down falls. I named mine INXS, its paid for and I love it.

To OP enjoy your new RR. Its a killer truck. Hopefully wifey comes around to loving it.

Sorry Todd but I can't agree with you. It's not a truck if it can't tow. And the only thing it can do better offroad is take jumps and woops which 99% of the people on here aren't interested in doing. I really like them. But if your going to discard me for liking a more capable truck, then I'm going to start listing every fault the vehicle has. Everybody is different and the raptor doesn't appeal or meet the needs of everyone! Hell my ill ranger already has the same size tires and more ground clearance than the raptor. And with the unleashed tune, cvf ic and charge pipes and down pipe and Gibson dual exhaust. The STOCK ranger raptor can't catch me. With a tune I'd have no chance but as they sit. I like mine better.
Thanks for making me Crap all over the OP's thread!

To the OP. Enjoy your truck, I hope it's all you want and need! Congrats!

 

[got3fords]

Sorry Todd but I can't agree with you. It's not a truck if it can't tow. And the only thing it can do better offroad is take jumps and woops which 99% of the people on here aren't interested in doing. I really like them. But if your going to discard me for liking a more capable truck, then I'm going to start listing every fault the vehicle has. Everybody is different and the raptor doesn't appeal or meet the needs of everyone! Hell my ill ranger already has the same size tires and more ground clearance than the raptor. And with the unleashed tune, cvf ic and charge pipes and down pipe and Gibson dual exhaust. The STOCK ranger raptor can't catch me. With a tune I'd have no chance but as they sit. I like mine better.
Thanks for making me Crap all over the OP's thread!

To the OP. Enjoy your truck, I hope it's all you want and need! Congrats!

Sorry Todd but I can't agree with you. It's not a truck if it can't tow. And the only thing it can do better offroad is take jumps and woops which 99% of the people on here aren't interested in doing. I really like them. But if your going to discard me for liking a more capable truck, then I'm going to start listing every fault the vehicle has. Everybody is different and the raptor doesn't appeal or meet the needs of everyone! Hell my ill ranger already has the same size tires and more ground clearance than the raptor. And with the unleashed tune, cvf ic and charge pipes and down pipe and Gibson dual exhaust. The STOCK ranger raptor can't catch me. With a tune I'd have no chance but as they sit. I like mine better.
Thanks for making me Crap all over the OP's thread!

To the OP. Enjoy your truck, I hope it's all you want and need! Congrats!

It can tow your mom.

 

[SFB]

I just Duck.ai this, it reported that the 2026 Raptor has combined port and direct fuel injection system (port/direct injection).

See, thats what I mean, I hear back and forth but cannot seem to find anything concrete. Guess just not looking in the right places! Glad to hear the 2.3 finally got it.

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