What's the diff between the Raptor engine (450/510) and the regular (375/470) TT, is it just the tune or is hardware involved?

Thanks
Dan

 

It's difficult finding details, but I think they have different manifolds and turbos.

 

I was wondering same thing. I just bought a 2018 Ford XLT with the 3.5L Eco Boost and was wondering if the High Output version in the Raptor would be achievable with a Tune. Also will a Tune void my warranty?

 

No

Yes

 

You say "NO" that I guess the 3.5 in standard F-150 can't match the one they put in Raptor, but I just read an article that says yeah, it is achievable, with new intake, downpipe, and Tune. They are getting near 92-97 additional HP out of them at Livernois Motorsports http://www.trucktrend.com/how-to/eng...-the-ecoboost/ and why would a tune void the warranty? Most of the sites say just go back to stock tune before having it serviced at dealer. Also say that a Tune in and of itself should not void factory warranty although there are crappy dealers that look to get out of Warranties by whatever means necessary.

I'm just wondering why the short NO / YES answer from a senior member. If that's the answer I want some proof or don't reply.

 

Sounds like you already know the answers...............................

If a dealer really wanted to void your warranty for a tune, it's very easy. Even if you return it to stock before servicing, they have equipment that can tell if it's ever BEEN tuned.

Now - Roadie was totally correct when he said "NO". You asked if it could be done with a tune. As you have found out, it needs more than just a tune. Hardware IS involved.

 

Yes, glc is right. They can find out if it's been tuned, and yes, hardware is involved with making those numbers, especially stock.

Typically when a company does this, they use better/different components. When the consumer gets it, they can make it create even more power.

They have to do this so they can guarantee drive ability and state/fed emissions specs.

Ford just doesn't stick the regular Ecoboost engine in, and throw a tune on it, then say "OK, out the door we go..." A lot of engineering and testing goes on. Way more than most "performance" shops can ever bank on.

 

A hot tune could push the standard EB to Raptor power levels but there are some hardware differences. I suspect the turbo are bigger, there's fueling differences and possible manifold changes.