Ford Performance Boosts Ranger Raptor and Bronco Raptor 3.0-Liter to 455 hp
The 3.0-liter V-6 EcoBoost crammed into the Ford Ranger Raptor and Bronco Raptor is already quite impressive, boasting over 400 hp and a broad torque curve that peaks at 430 and 440 lb-ft of torque. Now, Ford Performance is offering an $825 software upgrade that unleashes the turbos for a staggering 536 lb-ft of torque and 455 hp for both applications.
The upgrade is available for the 2024 Ranger Raptor, and 2022–2024 Bronco Raptors. In addition to the added output, the software reprograms throttle response and transmission shifting to make better use of the increased oomph. Installation of the software is done at a Ford dealership and is covered by the vehicle’s three-year, 36,000-mile Ford Performance warranty.
Dyno charts of both 3.0-liter EcoBoost applications show strong gains across the board, with power hanging on at a plateau past its peak at somewhere around 5000rpm. This all bodes well for driveability. In case you were keeping track, this output exceeds the High-Output 3.5-liter EcoBoost found in the F-150 Raptor, which is rated at 440 hp and 510 lb-ft of torque.
Ford is hosting Raptor Rally, a one-day event near the Ford Performance Racing School in Fairfield, Utah, on September 21 that includes off-road experiences for one vehicle, its driver, and a guest. The $500 entry will get them meals, meet and greets for Ford pro drivers, and 20 percent off the 3.0-liter Raptor calibration, along with other eligible accessories from Ford Performance.
This is a serious upgrade for an already potent engine, making both the truck and SUV versions of the mid-size Raptor even more appealing. We’d love to try out the newfound power in these off-roaders, and wonder how, or if, the competition will respond.
I don’t like it. The logical next step is a subscription to the Raptor service.
This is not like a subscription where you are paying for an option you have just not turned on.
These are tune kits that can be added to a stock vehicles.
I had a GM tune added to my HHR SS. The stock engine was 235 HP with the 2.0 Turbo and I could run regular or premium fuel.
The tune added new MAP sensors and a flash. It added power to 300 HP with 23 PSI of boost. It also moved me full time to premium fuel.
With Turbo engines you can add boost with new programing as long as the parts supporting the engine can handle it.
The companies leave it up to the buyer if they want to use premium fuel or not.
DI Turbo engines are very responsive to more power but owners are not all waning to buy more expensive fuel.. This provides a choice.
My GM tune was only $300 and I kept the full warranty on the engine car. I had a blast with that car. I was not an HHR fan but the SS was so much fun to drive. Running 13 sec 1/4 miles runs with a HHR caught some off guard.
I had a Mustang owner ask what did I do to it when I ran door handle to door handle with him. Also there is an Acura owner that challenged me that I waved as I went past him. I just wish I could have shown him the load I was hauling in the car at the time.
I wish more factory tunes were offered.
Uncle Sam is not friendly to aftermarket tuners, especially diesel.
Uncle Sam is not friendly to aftermarket tuners *who break the law*, especially diesel.
Fixed that for you.
Uncle Sam’s MilSpec diesel Ford and GM trucks have EGR and DPF deletes.
These same trucks are available to the public via govt auction at end of life.
So these “laws” are rather fuzzy…
Amazing but not surprising. As boosted engines have become more common place the manufacturers had to learn as well. Development of the right cylinder heads, pistons etc has become a necessity. The metallurgy involved is way above my pay scale ( and above most others if they were to tell the truth ). The ‘stronger’ the better rule does not apply. A set of expensive forged pistons for a normally aspirated engine may be totally wrong for a boosted motor and result in ‘catastrophic failure ‘. Not this alloy but that . Throwing a few more pounds of boost, within reason, at an engine, that was originally intended to be is probably safer than hucking a super/turbo on a built to the hilt motor. The team of guys of guys doing it no better than I and have the resources. – The sensors and computers that everyone hates can make some run on ’89 is more than fine’. The F-22 Raptor couldn’t get off the ground without those kind of systems. What has filtered down. 455 from a 3 liter, welcome to the new world.
I see these on “Matt’s Offroad Recovery” with broken parts, especially in the front suspension/drivetrain. Fix that first
As long as the engine doesn’t go boom and it’s covered by warranty I think it’s fine for the factory to offer upgrades the user would seek out from the aftermarket. So I think this is good.