100 Wheel Horsepower on Our Shop’s Ford Raptor R—Here’s What Actually Matters

We picked up 100 wheel horsepower on our shop’s Ford Raptor R for right around $3,500 all in—parts, labor, credits, and tuning.

That gets attention.

But if that’s all you focus on, you’re missing the real value behind this setup.

Where We Started (Baseline Matters)

Before touching anything, we needed real data.

The truck came in with just an intake, and we established a baseline of:

~510 wheel horsepower

We didn’t just do one pull and call it good.

We:

• ran three back-to-back dyno pulls
• took the average
• used that as our true baseline

Because one pull doesn’t tell you anything. Consistency does.

The Package: WMS 850

From there, we installed a simple, well-matched setup:

• S&B Cold Air Intake
• Performance Thermostat
• Coolant system bleed
• NGK Iridium spark plugs (properly gapped)
• Full dyno and street calibration on 93 octane
• Engine and transmission tuning using HP Tuners (credits included)
  
• Final numbers came in at 610 Wheel.

All in, right around $3,500—parts, labor, credits, and tune included.

How We Verified the Gain

After tuning, we didn’t rush into pulls.

We let the truck cool down properly to keep conditions consistent.

Then:

• ran three more pulls
• took the average again
• and overlayed it against the original baseline data

That’s how you verify a real gain.

Not hype. Not a one-hit number.

A repeatable result.

That’s where the ~100 wheel horsepower increase came from.

Raptor R Specific: Why This Platform Responds So Well

The Raptor R runs the supercharged 5.2L platform, and from the factory:

• it’s conservative in calibration
• airflow and temperature management leave room on the table
• transmission behavior is tuned more for comfort than performance

When you:

• improve airflow
• stabilize temps
• and properly align the calibration

The truck wakes up immediately.

Not just in peak power—but in how it carries it.

The Part Most People Overlook: Transmission & Torque Delivery

After the dyno work, we took it to the street.

Because that’s where the truck actually lives.

We dialed in:

• shift points
• shift speed
• torque management

The goal wasn’t just power.

It was balance.

And that’s exactly what it turned into:

• smooth when you’re driving normally
• controlled and predictable in traffic
• and when your right foot goes down…

all hell breaks loose

That’s how it should feel.

Why Most Raptor R Builds Fall Short

A lot of builds stop at:

• parts
• a quick tune
• a dyno number

What they skip:

• proper baselining
• controlled testing
• transmission refinement
• real-world validation

That’s why some trucks feel strong at first… then inconsistent later.

The Step Most People Skip: Validation

After everything was done, we didn’t release the package.

We drove it.

We’re currently about 2,000 miles in, and the truck has been:

• consistent
• stable
• predictable

No surprises. No drop-off.

That’s the difference between something that looks good and something that actually works.

What This Package Is Built For

The WMS 850 package is designed for:

• real, usable power
• factory-like drivability
• strong, repeatable performance
• Those who want a little more without going over the top.
• The person who wants to have light to light fun, go to lunch for a business meeting and daily drive it.

Not just a number.

A system that delivers every time you drive it.

Ready to Set Up Your Raptor R the Right Way?

If you want a setup that’s already been:

• measured
• tested
• and validated

👉 Start here:
https://wragthmotorsports.com/pages/service-request

We’ll walk you through:

• your goals
• how this package fits
• next steps

Final Thought

100 wheel horsepower for $3,500 is strong.

But the real value is in how it was done.

Measured. Tested. Refined.

And when you put your foot down?

You feel it.