Love my 2013 gen 1! And it gett's better gas milelage than my 2013 ford f-150 work truck! Granted, my work truck has the 5.0 coyotte , and get's 14.2 mpg. no matter what, and it's loaded to the max with my tools of the trade, ,,, My Raptor has gotten allmost 17 mpg on the interstate, averages 14.5 with the 6.2 v-8. So in real world driving,, not much differance. You don't buy a truck like this for the gas milelage, you do it for the "dream truck factor!" But!!!!! Took it on a trip to South Dakota from central Missouri last october, 802 miles, and got 15 mpg. Can't bitch much! Offroaded a bit, played a bit, very happy with it!
So much you’ve said about gen2 to gen1 transition resonates with me, sold my gen2 two days ago and picking up gen1 next week, the mileage is fairly higher on the gen1, almost 200k kilometre, but I’m confident in the platform and super excited
@@DavidFigs v8 suits best the nature of the truck, power is just one part contributing to the overall experience, how it rides and sounds is the other major contributor, how do you like the gen1 suspension? I have watched your other videos on rebuilding the factory Fox shocks with TSW, loved that video 🔥what made you to use TSW for rebuilding shocks?
Well when I lived in Dallas they were the go to shop to get shocks rebuilt. They always sponsor events local too, and overall great experience. Highly recommend
The gen 1 shocks vs the live valve is a huge difference. The best way I can describe it is, gen 1 shocks feels cloudy, floaty like a 'cadillac' . My plan is to go too 3.0s next year
I never considered the gen2. I just can't get over the sound. I'm really enjoying the Simplicity of the Gen 1. Part of the reason I bought a C7 ZO6 instead of a C6 is I really wanted modern technology such as adjustable suspension, steering and valved exhaust. Which is all great but there's something to be said to just get in the car, start it and drive it and not have anything to mess with. I find myself more relaxed and just enjoying the drive
You're spot on. There's something to be said for a truck built like this, that you can beat the wheels off of. As long as you maintain it well, they will last a very long time
@@DavidFigs I have thought about supercharging it but whipple has a bit too loud of a supercharger whine for my taste. I wonder if there's a way for it not to be so loud, especially since I'm using the truck as multi-purpose currently. Do you know if that place in Texas were you took your truck have a lot of experience with the Whipple supercharger?
I absolutely love my gen 1 only thing that sucks is that I live in Washington and there’s not that many open areas to take it . Besides that I’m just my first mod with the Corsa exhaust .
There's gotta be places up there. I know it's huge in the rally scene - probably some fun tracks to open the truck up. Corsa sounds amazing - the one I would've gone with if I didn't get my turn downs
@@DavidFigs Actually there’s a rally course right my my house but I’m not sure if they let you drive on their track . Most of the trails are narrow where it’s basically for Jeep’s but I’m still looking . I also wanted to ask have you done any engine upgrades ?
I have watching almost every one of your videos on the gen 1. I’m selling my Laramie Longhorn ram overland build tomorrow and getting a gen 1 this coming week. I’ve been using your videos for tricks and ideas on them and I thank you for what you do! Not many clean gen 1 out there unless it’s got 100k in it
Thanks for your support man and badass!!! You're going to love it and you'll still be able to overland. I think once my daughters are older I'll transition the truck to a more overland build. Appreciate it, and early congrats on the gen 1!
I think the answer today is yes, because theres more 200k+ mile gen 1s than gen 2s. From a production standpoint there is way more gen 2s produced than gen 1s so time will tell. For me, the gen 1s were built to be bullet proof.
Can't go wrong with any in my opinion, all comes down to your goals with the truck and/or if it's a pure daily. I've heard from friends who have had all of them that the 37 package gen 3 is by far the best iteration
Gen 2 until I die. It just looks so bad badass. As for the sound it's honestly fine but if loud noise is what you must have then go with the V8. Hey if I could afford to have both I would.
Good times Offroad,, I originally got my 12 SVT Raptor new, for work. Now it is my hunting and overland camping rig. In 18 we drove to lagoons hills, California to RPG, they bolted up their awesome rear bumper, dove tailed the rear panels. I also got the frame stiffener with rear bump stop kit. I also bolted up the forged Offroad front bump stop kit - bolts directly to the frame and bash plate on lower control arm. Have fun go Offroad
Good stuff David. This is Skubik from the forums. You hit the nail on the head man, it really is about your personal goals and likes. No wrong decisión really, you're gonna love your truck either way.
Thank you 🙏. Everything's listed in this video th-cam.com/video/uNq2gVdONNw/w-d-xo.html Wheels & Tires Icon Compressions - 17x8.5 +6mm General Grabber X3's - true 35s
Love my Gen 1 2010 6.2 V8. That's the one I wanted since 2010, and that's the one I got. All Raptors are awesome, but I prefer the Gen 1 because of the body style.❤️🔥 I subscribed because you are featuring the Gen 1. Not many people feature these because they prefer the Gen 2/Gen 3 Raptors. I am a die hard SVT fan, so that's why I try and support my fellow Gen 1 people.
Great videos! I think I’ve recognized some of the places you’ve taken the truck. Where do you find these raptor runs to go on with people? I’m in Castle Rock, Co. would be fun to meet up with other raptor owners.
I go to Wyoming 1-2 a year and there's a local Colorado raptor runs Facebook page but I've only gone on one run with them. If you have a FB join the page, they go pretty often and I'm going to try to make some
Love my 2013 gen 1! And it gett's better gas milelage than my 2013 ford f-150 work truck! Granted, my work truck has the 5.0 coyotte , and get's 14.2 mpg. no matter what, and it's loaded to the max with my tools of the trade, ,,, My Raptor has gotten allmost 17 mpg on the interstate, averages 14.5 with the 6.2 v-8. So in real world driving,, not much differance. You don't buy a truck like this for the gas milelage, you do it for the "dream truck factor!" But!!!!! Took it on a trip to South Dakota from central Missouri last october, 802 miles, and got 15 mpg. Can't bitch much! Offroaded a bit, played a bit, very happy with it!
That's awesome man I'm glad you love it!
So much you’ve said about gen2 to gen1 transition resonates with me, sold my gen2 two days ago and picking up gen1 next week, the mileage is fairly higher on the gen1, almost 200k kilometre, but I’m confident in the platform and super excited
That's awesome man!! It's a completely different drive and when you hear that V8, you're gonna love it.
@@DavidFigs v8 suits best the nature of the truck, power is just one part contributing to the overall experience, how it rides and sounds is the other major contributor, how do you like the gen1 suspension? I have watched your other videos on rebuilding the factory Fox shocks with TSW, loved that video 🔥what made you to use TSW for rebuilding shocks?
Well when I lived in Dallas they were the go to shop to get shocks rebuilt. They always sponsor events local too, and overall great experience. Highly recommend
The gen 1 shocks vs the live valve is a huge difference. The best way I can describe it is, gen 1 shocks feels cloudy, floaty like a 'cadillac' . My plan is to go too 3.0s next year
I love my Gen 1. It’s the analog Raptor compared to the digital Gen 2 Raptor.
Great analogy
I never considered the gen2. I just can't get over the sound. I'm really enjoying the Simplicity of the Gen 1. Part of the reason I bought a C7 ZO6 instead of a C6 is I really wanted modern technology such as adjustable suspension, steering and valved exhaust. Which is all great but there's something to be said to just get in the car, start it and drive it and not have anything to mess with. I find myself more relaxed and just enjoying the drive
You're spot on. There's something to be said for a truck built like this, that you can beat the wheels off of. As long as you maintain it well, they will last a very long time
@@DavidFigs I have thought about supercharging it but whipple has a bit too loud of a supercharger whine for my taste. I wonder if there's a way for it not to be so loud, especially since I'm using the truck as multi-purpose currently. Do you know if that place in Texas were you took your truck have a lot of experience with the Whipple supercharger?
Texas motorworx hands down. One of the best raptor shops in the country, in Dallas.
my dream set up is a gen 1 raptor and a c7 zo6. I am working to be like you.
Gen 2 all Day. It's a whole different beast
I absolutely love my gen 1 only thing that sucks is that I live in Washington and there’s not that many open areas to take it . Besides that I’m just my first mod with the Corsa exhaust .
There's gotta be places up there. I know it's huge in the rally scene - probably some fun tracks to open the truck up.
Corsa sounds amazing - the one I would've gone with if I didn't get my turn downs
@@DavidFigs Actually there’s a rally course right my my house but I’m not sure if they let you drive on their track . Most of the trails are narrow where it’s basically for Jeep’s but I’m still looking . I also wanted to ask have you done any engine upgrades ?
Oh that's awesome, I'd definitely ask if you can. Yah there's a ton of Jeep trails here in Colorado too.
0 engine mods
I have watching almost every one of your videos on the gen 1. I’m selling my Laramie Longhorn ram overland build tomorrow and getting a gen 1 this coming week. I’ve been using your videos for tricks and ideas on them and I thank you for what you do! Not many clean gen 1 out there unless it’s got 100k in it
Thanks for your support man and badass!!! You're going to love it and you'll still be able to overland. I think once my daughters are older I'll transition the truck to a more overland build.
Appreciate it, and early congrats on the gen 1!
I picked up a 2013 SCREW, 88K miles 3 months ago. Some upgrades. They are out there.
love the gen 1
Is the consensus that the 6.2 V8 is more reliable than the V6? Is the 6.2 V8 considered tried and true at this point?
I think the answer today is yes, because theres more 200k+ mile gen 1s than gen 2s.
From a production standpoint there is way more gen 2s produced than gen 1s so time will tell. For me, the gen 1s were built to be bullet proof.
Is this a joke? The 6.2's go minimum 250k miles well maintained. I've seen 400k as well
Awesome thanks fellas
honestly man i can’t pick, so i’m really just saving up so i can get both cash and wait for that type R to come out in a few years
Can't go wrong with any in my opinion, all comes down to your goals with the truck and/or if it's a pure daily.
I've heard from friends who have had all of them that the 37 package gen 3 is by far the best iteration
Gen 2 until I die. It just looks so bad badass. As for the sound it's honestly fine but if loud noise is what you must have then go with the V8. Hey if I could afford to have both I would.
I can't wait to get my gen 1 raptor I keep watching these videos about them and they just get me so excited
I'm excited for you!! You won't regret it
A lot of upgrades and still driving a fish bowl. Just kidding guy looks good
Hahaha when I watched the video myself that was my first thought too.. I gotta get it tinted already
Now that the gen3 is out. My. Gen1 is really showing it's age
Gen 1 is going to be a classic, very distinctive when you see one on the road. You lucky to have one....
Good times Offroad,, I originally got my 12 SVT Raptor new, for work. Now it is my hunting and overland camping rig. In 18 we drove to lagoons hills, California to RPG, they bolted up their awesome rear bumper, dove tailed the rear panels. I also got the frame stiffener with rear bump stop kit. I also bolted up the forged Offroad front bump stop kit - bolts directly to the frame and bash plate on lower control arm. Have fun go Offroad
Thank you, because I was really torn between the two
Good stuff David. This is Skubik from the forums. You hit the nail on the head man, it really is about your personal goals and likes. No wrong decisión really, you're gonna love your truck either way.
Gen 2 sounds better for me but the gen 1 is what I want for some reason. Just something about the v8
Regardless of speed, the V8 will always sound faster and more aggressive imo
What wheel and tire combo do you have on the gen 1. (offset of wheel also please) stance is 🔥
Thank you 🙏. Everything's listed in this video th-cam.com/video/uNq2gVdONNw/w-d-xo.html
Wheels & Tires
Icon Compressions - 17x8.5 +6mm
General Grabber X3's - true 35s
Love my Gen 1 2010 6.2 V8. That's the one I wanted since 2010, and that's the one I got. All Raptors are awesome, but I prefer the Gen 1 because of the body style.❤️🔥
I subscribed because you are featuring the Gen 1. Not many people feature these because they prefer the Gen 2/Gen 3 Raptors. I am a die hard SVT fan, so that's why I try and support my fellow Gen 1 people.
That's awesome and totally agree with you. Thank you for the support
Great videos! I think I’ve recognized some of the places you’ve taken the truck. Where do you find these raptor runs to go on with people? I’m in Castle Rock, Co. would be fun to meet up with other raptor owners.
I go to Wyoming 1-2 a year and there's a local Colorado raptor runs Facebook page but I've only gone on one run with them. If you have a FB join the page, they go pretty often and I'm going to try to make some
None the gen 3