MAP is not tooled for the 3.5.
Here is an explanation from TurboS:
“Because MAP, Michigan Assembly Plant, is tooled for the latest Ecoboost engines called Nano series. The 2.3L, 2.7L, & 3.0L are the Nano series family of engines. To accommodate the 3.5L would have required plant tooling...
I agree.
Hopefully the 3.0 Warthog tune will be announced during this presentation.
As far as Bronco Raptor R goes, I’m willing to bet it is a typo.
Having said that, if a Bronco Raptor R is coming, it would most likely have the same 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 but with the addition of a hybrid...
The Warthog Program certainly wants to out-perform the competition.
392 Makes 470 HP, 470 Torque
Warthog? Possibly around 455 HP, 477 Torque.
So the power figures may be MUCH closer.
Plus, Warthog weighs less than 392, down 367 lbs.
When Bronco Raptor Off-Roadeo was officially opened (July 2023) the Bronco on display out front had an odd license plate.
“455 X77”
I have a strong suspicion this was Ford Performance teasing the upcoming ProCal for Warthog.
455 Horsepower
X77 = 477 Torque
Stock power for Warthog is:
418...
1. Plastics that scratch less easily.
(It is as if dropping a penny on it causes a scratch)
2. IP graphics that do not lag
3. Fan adjustment that doesn’t take 5 seconds to change after toggling.
Yes, you can upgrade to brighter lights, but there is a reason they use the incandescent.
LED is much more harsh and will not compliment a person’s face like the incandescent.
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE (8/29/24):
Performance Upgrade Available for Ranger, Bronco Raptors; Raptor Rally Attendees Get Discount | Ford Media Center
DEARBORN, MI, August 29, 2024 – Ford engineers have delivered significant low-end torque and horsepower improvements to the 3.0-liter EcoBoost®...
Something to keep in mind, it’s believed Ford will give Bronco a mid-cycle refresh for MY25. There have already been spy photos taken of a refreshed Bronco Sport.
Dropped my 2022.5 Raptor off at the dealer this morning. I asked them if they can update the software for the window drop. I’ll let you guys know how it goes.