Texas-based
PaxPower was the first company to sell a V8-powered Gen 2 Raptor. Since then,
the aftermarket specialist has converted many Lariat, King Range, and
Platinum-trim F150s to V8 Raptors using all new OEM Ford Raptor suspension,
chassis, and body parts. PaxPower offers many powertrain options ranging from
stock 400 hp 5.0-liter V8s to PowerStroke V8 diesels with over 746
Nm of torque, and even a 758 hp Stage 2 Supercharger upgraded 5.0-liter V8.
The latter is the
most popular option, according to the builder, which believes it is also the
best deal out there as its 758 hp Raptor conversion costs US$ 125,000 — compared
to Hennessey Velociraptor V8’s US$ 160,000 base price. And if you want to go for a
base V8, prices start at US$ 70,000. This particular conversion you see in the
photos started from a 2019 Ford F-150 Platinum with a 5.0-liter V8, 10-speed
automatic transmission, four-wheel-drive, and an electronic-locking
differential.
PaxPower replaced
the stock body panels and suspension with Raptor parts available from Ford and
the aftermarket. Most of the body panels and pieces come from Ford, except for
the fenders and bedsides. These custom panels are about 76 mm wider
than the standard Raptor parts and available in fiberglass or carbon fiber.
Everything was
painted gloss black, including the Raptor grille and tailgate panel, and the
truck was then wrapped in satin black vinyl. Other exterior changes include
aggressive bumpers from Addictive Desert Designs and lighting from Rigid and
KC.
The tuner claims
the suspension puts the standard Raptor components to shame as it includes
aftermarket parts typically found on desert race vehicles. The boxed steel
front suspension arms with trophy-truck level uniball joints are made by
BajaKits, the adjustable front coilovers and rear shocks with 3.0-inch
internal-bypass units come from King, and the rear springs with softer leafs
for additional travel are supplied by Deaver. The off-road truck rides on 37-inch
BFGoodrich KM3 tires mounted on 17×9 Fuel Podium wheels.
As for the
5.0-liter V8, it received a 2.9L Whipple supercharger taking it to 758
horsepower in Stage 2 version – there’s also a Stage 1 with 700 hp. The truck
also features Borla dual exhaust ends over the rear axle and Alcon front
six-piston big brake kit, among other things. Since the conversion was based on
the well-equipped Platinum-trim F-150, the cabin received minimal upgrades
including the overhead console with auxiliary switches to control the lights,
the Raptor/Ford Performance dash theme for the electronics, and the utilitarian
floor mats.
