2005 Ecoboosted Ranger vs 2018 Ecoboosted Raptor

Our client came to us a few months ago wanting to put a 2019 Ford crate Ecoboost motor (Only 5 in the world were made) into his longtime beloved 2005 Ford Ranger. We weren't sure if it could be done at first, but we were up to the challenge. Hundreds of hours later, brand new engine, and brand new twin-turbos, we have this beauty. Curious to see how it stacks up against a twin-turbo-boosted 2019 Ford Raptor with the same engine? Watch this to find out. We put these trucks to the test with a 0-60, drag racing, and speeding down the highway to find out which truck is faster. Is the engine swap worth it? Only one way to find out. Give this video a like and subscribe to help out our channel! Also not a bad idea to follow us on Instagram or Facebook (@FatFenderGarage) where we update you daily on all the builds going on here at Fat Fender Garage. Thanks for watching, see you next video.
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[@r6TrdSlow]

Can we just appreciate the fact that he had one very casual hand on the steering wheel when he hit 110 in that ranger? That’s really impressive stability for a 16 year old truck. Love those old rangers. Miss when trucks came that small

[@primitiveassembly199]

i can’t even do 45 in my ranger without it violently shaking lol

[@gunslinga7077]

@@primitiveassembly199 aha hell ya man i have an 88 2.9l sounds about right thats why i love it though

[@Rythblaqk]

Personally, If I had to choose between the two, I'd take the ranger. less to go wrong.

[@hungryhungryhummer]

Yeah but I like the raptor for the size and luxury. As well as off-road ability with the suspension.

[@Rythblaqk]

@@hungryhungryhummer The ranger could be better offroad when it comes to durability. IFS trucks have a bad habit of snapping the CV axle.

[@jonathangarzon2798]

@@hungryhungryhummer no you it's just the luxury, because you're a soft sad excuse of a man..

[@jonathangarzon2798]

@@samuellujan7525 why would you take an objectively worse product? It's more expensive, less reliable, heavier, slower, and doesn't look any different than an f150

[@dredre2235]

@@jonathangarzon2798 it looks no different than a regular f150?😂man you’re either stupid or blind

[@dakotaosmer4391]

Imagine it at stock height or lower with drag radials. You’d have mustangs questioning themselves.

[@daaneel]

Wouldn’t be able to get traction. No weight in the back

[@daaneel]

I'm the real Dewitte, c'mon Sargento! Or put some fat chicks in the back. BBW-mobile

[@illegalalien4444]

@I'm the real Dewitte, c'mon Sargento! bodies work too

[@bettereveryday143]

Spetsgruppa V Kapkan or maybe some suspension work 😂😂

[@98montels]

@@daaneel 4wd lunch

[@mikszekely1224]

Please do a video on the EcoBoost conversion to the ranger. Very interested in the builf process on that

[@coreyshamblin]

"Seems kinda small.. for such a big rig" "Ehhh, I've been hearing that my whole life" ...............….Same man, same..

[@LawF250]

Must be like 5 years old then...😂😂

[@sean-yb5hc]

hahahaha

[@coltonpeare1917]

Ultimate swap right here man. Eats raptors for all meals of the day but still get pretty good gas mileage. Sweet setup guys.

[@CJColvin]

Ranger Danger vs Raptor.

[@desertfresh3740]

Danger Ranger*

[@damiondonaldson1753]

Danger Ranger* I have one lol 😂

[@FORD150-5.4]

Power ranger 4.0 2005 🔥🔥💪💪

[@OwensMixedChannel]

@@FORD150-5.4 Thats the one my dad has

[@thegreendoormx4441]

@@FORD150-5.4 power.......Ranger! 😂😂😂

[@timmy6520]

That Ranger is absolutely PHENOMENAL!!!!!!! Amazing job!!!! Y’all ROCK!!

[@josephcraig765]

Currently my 16 ecoboost 4 door 4x4 truck with nothing but a tune with a 3:31 gear ratio is slipping 4.8 seconds 0-60 and a 12 second quarter mile time. I can’t imagine what the new ones are doing. I used to be a die hard v8 guy but man I can’t deny the ecoboost is insane for what it is.

[@Treyk901]

If the ranger had better tires it would perform so much better. I would love to see how fast it truly was with good tires.

[@kd7cwg]

Launching on slicks at the track, it would probably pull the front wheels.

[@BorderJunkie56]

Time to find a wrecked ecoboost f150🤣🤣

[@fread51]

No kidding I was thinking about doing a 2.7 EcoBoost S550 swap

[@jorgemoya2956]

billy heaton no not the 2.7 get the 3.5v6 eco boost trust me

[@Ben-uc2jy]

I've owned both I can confirm the 3.5 is better.

[@freedomisntfree_44]

Wonder if this can be done to my Tacoma

[@kevinfitzpatrick9050]

@@freedomisntfree_44 go 2jz in the yota.

[@adamwilling2457]

A 2000's Ford Ranger XL Regular cab 4x2 with a EcoBoost swap would be a fun little sleeper.

[@qlogic2002]

I owned a single cab 4.0 sohc and ran low 15s in the 1/4. My friend in his civic was pissed I kept beating him haha.

[@zoobrizz]

I don’t like toy trucks

[@ericksanchez7787]

@@zoobrizz yeah I prefer life size truck not a 1/24 scale model truck

[@racekrasser7869]

@@ericksanchez7787 Stock 'scale model' rangers have gotten far more work done than any daily driven 'mall crawling' monstrosity trucks people are driving these days. No doubt in my mind.

[@ericksanchez7787]

@@racekrasser7869 I was making a joke about him calling a ranger a toy truck which is not true it's a real truck

I so badly want an older Ranger like this one!!!!!!!!!!

[@lowslo9287]

They’re cheap enough anything is possible

[@TheBeeMan1994]

Wow. Older.. I didn’t think these were really older lol. My buddy has an 89, that is older In my book, an 05 is newer to me haha

[@jordannash153]

This ranger is old to you? 😂

[@MangeurDePoulet]

My 97 cost me 1300$ and he's very very clean

[@mattkulesza7766]

I have an 08 fx4 w/ 5speed manual I should do this to my truck!

[@40Hoosier]

This is awesome.👍😎 I don't know how I missed this one. I am currently swapping a Gen 1 3.5 in a '83 2wd Ranger. Project 'Strange Brew'. It's been many years since I started but your video gives me encouragement to keep on going. Keep up the good work.😎

[@erwinnez3735]

Wow... I want this build for my older brother 06 ranger. As a little brother I want the best for him since his ranger kick the bucket lol thanks guys. Watched this build from start to finish

[@espeescotty]

Nice job on that Ranger! And man, do I recognize that stretch of the 60....that's my daily commute from just east of Silly Mountain into Mesa. Looks like top-tier work from your shop.

[@TheDiamond872]

5:20 You're welcome.

[@Fuckitbro]

🤘🏼❤️

[@charleslewis8968]

Love you

[@RangerDanger074x4]

That ranger is so badass! My grandpa has a 2004 v6 ranger in this same color. Would be so awesome to do this!!

[@jonvenable7220]

Absolutely a fantastic video. That Ranger is badass. It’s hard to believe that truck is so fast. Definitely a sleeper. Of course you just gotta love the shot of Lucy ( the dog).

[@c14yt0nm4n13y]

Omg you finished it!

[@JesusSaves86AB]

The coolest Ranger I've seen yet. I like this better than the V8 swaps.

[@zx10rmonster]

Amazing work as usual. I'm convinced Andy thought it was none stock. 😉

[@justinwalker2947]

A lot goes into these builds that’s not mentioned Wow congratulations on a amazing build

[@leonardcalvert3284]

Just found your channel loving it. THANKS

[@BLKSTONE4WD]

Gotta love a mini truck build. Awesome job.

[@megacharzard10gameing79]

Now this makes me wana ls swap that s10 sitting in the back yard

[@fargonianproductions2767]

Megacharzard10 Gameing or shove a 572 or 454 into it

[@darknessofcod]

Megacharzard10 Gameing do it

[@njaneardude]

That wheel spin control was awesome!

[@DementedDistraction]

...and here I am in my '04 XLT FX4 giggling like a madman because my Ranger is shaking itself to pieces when I hit 95mph. I would love to do that swap, or even a V8 swap would be a riot, but it would no doubt cost at least 5 times more than what my truck is worth.

[@crabbypapa3862]

Just saw this. Is your FX4 strictly street driven and how many miles? My 05 Edge extended cab,4 doors, 2wd has 95,000 miles, street driven, original shocks, replaced front sway bar links, 4X4 rear sway bar added is steady as a rock at 100 plus. I never let my Michelin Defender tires exceeded 7 years old, never wear them out ); A lot of variables can cause shaking.

[@ryanvalenciano2261]

What a great build!!

[@michaelchan8915]

WOW, that is a beautiful shop you have there. I think I would love to work in that shop. After turning wrenches for over thirty years now, most of them for dealerships paid flat rape, it looks like it would be a welcoming change.

[@3.5TT_SHO]

That's awesome, I'd love that swap, my 4.0 is relatively low miles I'd imagine a pretty good twin turbo kit could be cool with the stock 4.0 too...maybe the more seasoned actually after with more miles idk, could be better probly than the 4thousand dollar+ eaton m62 supercharger kits tho. 🤷🏼‍♂️💪🔩🔧🤙

[@joemomma707]

Subbed and liked baby!!! Watched this dope ass video on my 4k OLED LG big screen and it was mad entertaining! I’m not a tv show type of guy. Just like KZbin videos really. As a 2019 raptor supercrew owner, I would not trade that in for any other truck on the market right now. I just had some work done to it to hold maxtrax boards, extra spare, pro whale big wheel jack, krazy beaver shovel, had some bed support installed too, even had a custom bike rack welded on to the spare tire rack. I have owned and own multiple sports cars and I have never, ever, loved a vehicle as much as I love the raptor. We bought that sucka brand new in March of 2019 and already have 30k miles on it. I would much rather have a v8 but that isn’t an option and this v6 twin turbo is beating every single other truck that I race on the road.

[@vicsquad6994]

Awesome video bro I wonder how different my crown Vic would be with an eco-boost swap LOL

[@jeffreyturner6262]

Not a ford guy but I want an eco boost in my daily p71, I imagine they could’ve kept the platform going by updating the powertrain

[@julianboguski8104]

no 6l powerstoke?

[@chrishernandez2490]

No you don't. They make good power but the water pump is driven by the timing chain. Screw that noise

[@xotic8617]

Aussie ford turbo Barra straight 6 is what u want :p

[@awdLuke]

The power to weight ratio in that ranger must be CRAZY

[@freedomisntfree_44]

I CANT BELIEVE ITS FINALLY HERE

[@chillpill83]

Wish I had my 77 Scout II restored by you guys. Had it done already but would've loved the chance for you guys to take it on had I known about you beforehand.

[@OOICU812]

'Restored' or upgraded?

[@PawPaws_Place]

Very nice video but truly impressive shop and quality work. 🙌

[@Jonathan-tb6fm]

That ranger is badass! I want one now with this set up

[@mattm3843]

I would love to have this ranger only thing I would trade out is the auto for a stick shift not because it's faster but it's more interactive and typically funner to drive

[@Str8sixfan]

I bet that Ranger is Rowdy! Love it!

[@peterfordf250]

Hahaha! I found this video by accidentally! That’s our street! I work where the bare cell tower is. I also race my diesel and corvette up and down Melody. 😂

[@lilmonk6791]

Got a new subscriber guys! 🤜🤛

[@billlear5607]

Best video I've watched In quite a while.

[@jacobshook2734]

that was honestly expected. The weight difference is substantial

[@MIDNIGHT_LARIAT]

That blew me away. Y’all gained a subscriber

[@franciscolarranaga6778]

Curious, what’s your MPG in your ranger? I’m from Arizona too so I’d like some advice with an economy swap!

[@traww4204]

Could you imagine getting your doors blown off by a Ford ranger😂😂

[@girlplaymm]

I have been fantasizing about this engine + upgrade 😂😍

[@mattyj9473]

I have an 05 ford ranger edge, exact same color and I’m in Az. How sick

[@engineer_alv]

I wanna see the Ecoboosted Ranger on a dragstrip against Boosted Motorsports Dakota Hellcat

[@justinsolomon4427]

Awesome stuff .

[@proudboricua6102]

Shop So clean everything is where is supposed to goes This is what you call a real professional shop

[@captainsv8log525]

Ranger know it. Good video

[@dave11686]

It really makes me wish we got the ranger raptor here in the states

[@kennygp2004]

Amazing swap on the Ranger! I have a 2008 Ranger Sport 2wd same color. What size lift, wheels and tires? I love the height and stance.

[@onesimusiii]

Always wondered what a swap like that would be like on those boxy style ford escapes!!!

[@danieltorquemadajr5395]

Now thats what im talks about that ranger is a really nice set up looks fun

[@rhubarbpie2027]

Ford should have made a four door ranger WAY before 2019. Edit: I mean for the U.S. market.

[@dillpill4484]

They did but not in the United States. They also had diesels.

[@lyric_3880]

They sold them in mexico in a 4 door among other places. Same body style as the one in the video.

[@annasazis2394]

They did but maybe outside US

[@Joshtheweatherman]

Now they do, but they're expensive as hell. It costs a lot more than the older Rangers, and they have smaller beds. But since they have ecoboost engines, there maybe a lot of room for some modifications or swaps.

[@OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel]

I have a 2003 Ranger extra cab , it has 4 doors , but the rear ones are suicide doors . Are you talking about having full size rear seats instead of fold down seats ?

[@shaunsilverleaf2035]

I have a 1994 that I'd love to drop a larger motor into. It has the 2.3 and a manual tranny, but looking to put a 4.0 or 5.0 Mustang motor into it. This got me juiced to do it!

[@paulsmith8795]

What tires where on that ranger? Do you have the link to where I can get them?

[@wldwst22]

What turbo blanket are those?

[@soppingwetburgers6493]

Hey guy, where would you recommend to go for schooling or where should I go to become a mechanic here in Arizona.

[@metttjez8698]

what wheel setup is he running on that ranger

[@civicrojo18]

Your speedo is adjusted for your wheels size in the ranger?

[@Mistadontplay89]

That Ranger is FAST. Love the shop and owner, he loves what he does, it's a beautiful thing.

[@bassranger1054]

Is there any possible way to get a build sheet on that ranger? Extremely interested in doing this in my 2010

[@kaybee9363]

Impressive build guys Hope we see these engines in Australia

[@willsmith8586]

You guys have the Barra, which I would run over these V6s.

[@rmblwgn]

@@willsmith8586 in-line6 50x stronger and able to handle power compared to ecoboost...not to mention 1/2 a liter more displacement... God we are the ones who missed out

[@yenson0046]

I have 1 ranger & still going on it...undergarage...always love classic 4x4

[@mrwashur1991]

I’m a Chevy guy but I love the old Ford ranger body style. The engineers definitely hit the nail on the head with that body style. I’m also a huge square body fan. I’m not a fan of the engine size though! Haha

[@motomax13]

sick

[@Treyk901]

I have a tuned 2017 F-150 3.5 ecoboost and it’ll do 0-60 in 4.6 seconds.

[@ryants1]

Def not bullshit. I have the same truck doing 4.8 seconds with 3.55 gears. The 2017 3.5 is way lighter than the Raptor so it’s faster 0-60 especially when tuned.

[@blakehyslop2605]

Frank White there’s videos of people doing it wym

[@Treyk901]

Frank White you must not know much on these vehicles. The explorer sport has a transverse engine whereas the F-150 has a longitudinal engine. The F-150 engine makes 375hp and 470tq stock whereas the Explorer sport makes 365hp and 350 tq. Stock 2017 F-150 does 0-60 in 5.8 - 6.1 depending on trim level (weight) seconds. Stock 2017 Explorer Sport does 0-60 in 5.8 seconds. 1/4 mile F150 is about 14.7 seconds and the explorer is about 14.4 seconds.

[@Treyk901]

Ryan S tuned vs tuned the F150 setup is much quicker and can handle the power without failure. The weak link is the transverse setup.. it can’t handle the power like the F150 can.. also, the f-150 setup tuned with E85 and with an upgraded fuel pump (everything else stock) runs 11.60 quarter mile. Tuned on 93 gas (safe daily tune, not race) it’s running mid 12s. Race tuning it’s running low 12s. 2017 F150 dyno at tires results: Stock - 330 hp / 415 tq 93 Gas- 469 hp / 533 tq E50- 553 hp / 617 tq Race Gas - 550 hp / 630 tq The E85 results I couldn’t find at the wheels but was said to have about 700 hp at the crank. Which isn’t unrealistic considering the GT MKII is making about that.

[@ryants1]

Trey K yeah the f150 3.5 ecoboost is legit. Also the dyno numbers are always hindered because people have to run it in 5th gear rather than 7th which is 1:1. The truck with hit the limiter in 7th before it redlines. Ones that have been tuned to remove that show way better numbers in 7th vs 5th!

[@anthonyaguiar8919]

One of the best looking mini trucks imo

[@BUILTFORDTOUGH79]

I’m checking out that 76 👀 🔥

[@nopenada8071]

Does anyone know the suspension set up is on that 2005 Ranger? Is it a prerunner kit?

[@elliotprokop2525]

What other mods are done to the ranger?

[@benmiller8389]

Would you mind sharing what wheel and tire setup you have on the ranger?

[@select8945]

Finally!!!

[@tristan9680]

What kind of fuel mileage do you get? I’ve been looking into Rangers and possibly doing this

[@irongamer2010]

This was my dream for my 88 ranger 😭😭😭

[@carlboike8585]

About to do the same swap on my 79 ford courier with a wrecked '14 f150 I bought. Hoping to swap as much of the driveline as possible too. Wish me luck.

[@briancorbeille2390]

This is a bad ass build

[@murkedout97]

What trans is in the ranger??

[@nabatron21]

What wheels and tires on the raptor

[@justonpreble4083]

Grab a 1996 Single Cab Ranger Splash. That little step side with proper sport suspension and this motor swap would be my dream come true... The 96 Splash was my first truck. I moded mine with Cobra R wheels and 255x40r17 at all 4 corners flip kit, and 2" coil drop. The stock 4.0 in that little truck with 373s was fast. But this swap or jist a 2.7 ecoboost would be a dream...

[@JohnSmith-qj4cf]

How much conversion tubos in rear diff area

[@Tealmoney8571]

That ranger is stupid fast!! Nice work!

[@palmharborfishing2932]

What size rims and tires are on ranger and is there a lift?

[@jaycarden5466]

What trans in the ranger ?

[@jasonms8191]

Awesome build. I know this comment is a little late but did you get any mpg numbers on the ranger?

[@nyquil07na38]

I have a 2011 ranger 4x4 sport. Love my little truck the open diff is a blast in the snow in 2wd. I really want to super charge it but its bone stock down to the filters I know every time I turn the key its gonna start.

[@alwardsgarage9614]

U have any suggestions on how to swap a coyote in to a 2000 f150 4x4. Its a regular cab short box step side. Thanks wiring, mounts, ex.

[@alwardsgarage9614]

And always watching ur you tube channel keep it up.

[@racekar80]

Love the old rangers!

[@jorgemoya2956]

Any hemi kits?

[@BamaPrince1]

I have a 2003 Ranger with the Vulcan 3.0 130k on the clock I bought it for a project it's lowered on blocks I would love this build in my truck!! I've even seen it coyote swapped which was nuts

[@MrWaySal]

What was the over all cost for this?

[@civitellojonathon1369]

What kinda lift, wheels, and tires are those?

[@dieselgrandpa4181]

Those are definitely impressive engines but man the lack of exhaust note makes me want to laugh. I think I would still need a V8 just for the sound.

[@ricergarage3092]

Couldn't agree more, it's fine for the ranger since they come with a v6 but for the raptor, its needs them bald eagles.

[@suhailxx]

Can't agree more and well said. Would take the ranger anyday and it just sounds right in that thing, but not in that big ass raptor. Still waiting for a 6.2. till then pretty happy with my good ol' V8.

[@YungGaucho]

Not until...THE BOOST KICKS IN PSSSHHHHHSHSHSHHS BAHHHHHHHHHHH

[@OlderthanIlookyoungerthanIfeel]

You think that these trucks are quiet , you should hear the lack of noise the 4 liter SOHC makes .

[@SecretWeaponShow]

Good stuff

[@marioatrucking]

Super nice. 😁