Want a New, V8 Powered “Raptor?” Here You Go
The automotive aftermarket was born out of a desire to have something that manufacturers wouldn’t, and won’t, provide. The desire to have what you can’t get is a strong one, and the truck aftermarket is here to fill the void and produce the things that companies like Ford won’t.
Ford’s decision to ax the Raptor’s V8 in favor of an Ecoboost V6 in the 2017 model year is a perfect example. Leave it to the aftermarket to step in and take advantage of the opportunity to build a Raptor for the guy who believes that nothing less than eight cylinders belongs under the hood of any truck.
What you see before you is not technically a Ford Raptor, but rather an F-150 with High Born Motorports’ Raptor conversion. It’s really just an appearance package, but oh what a package it is.
The custom matte black paint features a scratch resistant Cerampro coating so you won’t have to worry about your investment when traversing off road. A custom front bumper houses LED lights, which can also be found in the rear bumper. The grille, wide body fenders, and ram air hood are all built in house.
The “Raptor” sits high on a Pro Comp 6″ lift kit. Fox Factory Series shocks sit at all four corners, with Nitto Trail Grappler 37″ tires wrapped around 22″ wheels. The only power adder comes in the form of a custom built dual exhaust.
High Born’s version of the Raptor, as you can imagine, doesn’t come cheap. With a lofty price of $89,900, it’s hard to justify buying something like this over a real Raptor. But it’s a real looker, the kind of truck that has presence everywhere it goes. Plus, it’s got a V8 under the hood. For some guys, that’s all that matters.
