2017 Ford Raptor Sports New 10 Speed Transmission

Thats right folks, the 2017 Ford Raptor will have a new 10 speed transmission connected the EcoBoost power plant. The 10 speed transmission is the first of Ford's transmissions to use cast iron components allowing the transmission to further decrease the overall weight of the truck. To add to the weight loss Ford uses an integrated torque converter/turbine clutch.

Ford wants everyone to know that the new transmission built in conjunction with General Motors is Ford built. Ford says the new 10-speed will improve both acceleration and performance compared to its previous six-speed automatic transmissions. The 10 speed transmission uses wide-span gear spacing and “drag-reduction actions”, while three overdrive gears and a wider span overall that enables lower-numerical rear-axle ratios to help improve fuel efficiency.

This transmission is filled with technology such as “Smarter shift logic” and “All-new adaptive shift-scheduling algorithms that monitor more than a dozen powertrain and driver control signals in real time – ensuring the right gear at the right time for an engaging driving experience, including in sport mode.” The company also notes it will employ an integrated electric pump to work with the standard Auto Start-Stop system to improve over the previous system. Added for driver confidence will also be what is known as "Launch countdown" which allows the driver to know exactly what gear he or she is in.

Ford states that the company is investing $1.4 billion into its Livonia Transmission Plant that will retain and create 500 hourly jobs to assist with the new transmission.

Launch Countdown

2017 Ford Raptor 10 Speed Transmission

Rogue Racing Starts Design and Production for 2017 Ford Raptor Products

Rogue Racing a leader and innovator within the truck and off-road community is excited to announce the start of design and manufacturing of products for the 2017 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor. Since the release of the first generation Ford Raptor the world has watched as companies have strived to build bigger and better products to improve upon an already excellent platform. Rogue Racing an innovator within the community has set itself apart with products that include innovative Front Bumpers, Rear Bumpers, and Suspension Components. Products within these categories includes five front bumper styles, two rear bumper styles, and suspension that includes the first ever bolt-on cantilever kit for a full size production truck. 

New products for the 2017 Ford Raptor from Rogue Racing will include all of the current offerings plus an innovative front suspension kit that will increase the front suspension travel numbers significantly without having to widen the track width. Other products for the 2017 Ford Raptor will include a new never seen before Front Bumper, Rear Bumper, a new Cantilever Kit and some other products that will fit right into Rogue Racing's current product offerings.

Stay tuned for more information or feel free to call us at anytime at 702-586-8050 or email us at info@rogueracing.com. 

Rogue Racing Releases Stage 12 Ford F150 to Raptor Conversion Kit

Rogue Racing is proud to release the 2015+ Stage 12 Conversion Kit to the public. This kit allows anyone with a 2015 and newer Ford F-150 to convert their truck to have Raptor Looks and better than Raptor Performance with stronger components. This kit features full front suspension, rear suspension, body panels, and bumpers. Visit STAGE 12 for more details and specs on the kit.

Rogue Racing Shines at the 2015 SEMA Show

Rogue Racing attended the 2015 SEMA Show with its newest products along with two new project vehicles and gained more than just new fans, Rogue Racing gained notoriety. One hit of the show was a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 dubbed "Dominator" and the second hit was a 2015 Ford F-150 dubbed "Godzilla." Both trucks showcased new products and drew loads of attention.

The 2015 Chevrolet Silverado featured a wider stance gained through wider front fenders and rear besides provided by Fiberwerx. To match the wider body lines, Rogue Racing paired the body with a production suspension kit that widens the track width through the use of UCA's, LCA's, Tie-Rod, and Spindles in the front along with a Cantilever Kit attached to a Currie Rear Differential in the rear. To make the truck function properly King Shocks supplied some custom tuned shocks to help the "Dominator" glide through rough terrain while General Tire and Method Race Wheels supplied the correct combination to make the truck look perfect. To power this machine on and off the road, Whipple Superchargers supplied a Supercharger Kit to turn the 6.2L into a force to be reckoned with. This kit is known as the "Dominator" and can be used to transform your truck into the an off-road machine.

The major hit was the 2015 Ford F-150 aka "Godzilla" which was outfitted with a Fiberwerx Body Kit and a Rogue Racing Front Suspension Kit that featured a production J-Arm UCA along with widened LCA's, Spindles, and a HD Tie Rod Kit. The front set-up and yields 18" of useable travel while the rear set-up was awe-inspiring. The rear set-up featured a Linked Cantilever kit that yields 26" of rear wheel travel. The rear kit was attached to a Currie Rear Differential along with Custom Tuned King Coil-Overs and King Bypass Shocks to make the beast perform. To match its suspension, Shelby American gave the engine a Shelby Supercharger, Shelby Tune, plus Shelby Exhaust which transformed the truck into a 700HP Power House. To finish up the build with style Shelby also supplied a custom leather interior kit along with badging to let everyone know that the truck is the real deal. This kit is known as a Stage 18 Kit and is available for sale as a production set-up that can be shipped world wide including the Shelby Upgrades.

All in all Rogue Racing feels that the SEMA Show was a great success and with notoriety from awards such as "Best of SEMA - Trucks" there is no way to deny that it was!

A special thanks goes out to the employees and sponsors who helped make the show a special moment in time for Rogue Racing's history. THANKS!!!!!