--- title: "The V8 Ford F-150 Raptor R Already Has a 2,000-HP Whipple Supercharger Upgrade" description: "The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R hasn't even been revealed yet but Whipple already has a supercharger kit for it." date: "2022-07-13" modified: "2022-07-13" authors: - name: "Caleb Jacobs" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/caleb-jacobs" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-v8-ford-f-150-raptor-r-already-has-a-2000-hp-whipple-supercharger-upgrade" categories: - "Ford News" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Trucks" tags: - "F-150 Raptor" - "Ford" - "Off-Road" - "pickup" --- # The V8 Ford F-150 Raptor R Already Has a 2,000-HP Whipple Supercharger Upgrade ![]() *\Spiedbilde / The Drive / Whipple\* We know now that [the V8-powered 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R]() will be revealed on Monday, July 18. That's less than a week away, but don't expect the leaks to stop now. Everyone's going to keep following the breadcrumbs, and [this product announcement from Whipple]() is the latest to fall. It's a 3.8-liter supercharger kit that's built specifically for the truck, and while it doesn't exactly disclose what engine [the F-150 Raptor R]() will have, it bolsters the idea that [it'll be Ford's 5.2-liter ]()Predator V8. Whipple has already developed a similar kit for that engine in [the Mustang Shelby GT500](), and [the item description]() reads almost exactly the same. According to Whipple, its blower kit can push [the upcoming super truck's V8]() past 2,000 horsepower. It does so by incorporating a 132-millimeter roval throttle body with a 145mm cold air intake that works alongside the mighty roots-style supercharger. Charge air passes through a dual-core intercooler to keep temperatures in check and performance at its peak, no matter where or what you're driving through. https://player.vimeo.com/video/720009443?h=905c87c0e3&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479 [It's not really meant for the road](), as it can't be installed on a vehicle that's registered for highway use in the state of California. Apparently, [it's tough to be emissions compliant]() when you're increasing the air and fuel this much. Anyone building a desert runner with this much horsepower likely isn't too worried about passing SMOG, of course. No pricing is listed for the kit, though having it finished in Ford textured blue or gloss white will cost an additional $600; a stage three polish runs an extra $1,500. This is exactly the same as what's offered on Whipple's setup for the Mustang Shelby GT500. ![]() *Whipple* ![]() *Whipple* ![]() *Whipple* ![]() *Spiedbilde / The Drive* ![]() *Spiedbilde / The Drive* ![]() *Spiedbilde / The Drive* If the F-150 Raptor R's powertrain is indeed identical to the high-performance pony car's, expect it to pack a 2.65-liter Eaton TVS supercharger as standard. It makes 12 psi in the existing application, though it may be turned down slightly for the pickup. Either way, we know this setup is capable of making a lot of power without swapping any hardware. If you just need more, though, this Whipple upgrade should do the trick. *Got a tip or question for the author? Contact them directly: caleb@thedrive.com* ## Author Caleb Jacobs is The Drive’s senior editor. When he’s not searching for stories or poring over copy, he’s usually driving his dump truck or wishing it was running so he could drive it. He was born and raised in the Missouri Ozarks, and he lives there today with his family. ### Author social links [LinkedIn]() [Instagram]() [Twitter]()