PaxPower’s 758 HP Supercharged V8 Ford F-150 Raptor Is Pure Evil

If you’re in the market for a V8-powered Ford F-150 Raptor, you should know that Hennessey Performance is not your only option.

Actually, 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 550 lb-ft (746 Nm) of torque, and even a 758 hp Stage 2 Supercharger upgraded 5.0-liter V8.

Modifications go way beyond fitting stock Ford F-150 Raptor parts

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 $125,000 — compared to Hennessey Velociraptor V8’s $160,000 base price. And if you want to go for a base V8, prices start at $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 3 inches (76 mm) wider than the standard Raptor parts and available in fiberglass or carbon fiber.

It packs custom suspension parts typical of desert race vehicles

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.

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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.