Gravel Kings 2026 · Ranger Raptor tuning
Gravel Kings 2026 class win: Ranger Raptor tuning that delivers
A Boostech-supported Ford Ranger Raptor beat Franco Nel in the class final at Gravel Kings 2026—proving what a carefully developed stock-turbo combination can do when the calibration, fuel and driver all work together.
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A Gravel Kings class win built on the right combination
The result was simple: first place in class. The work behind it was anything but. The winning Ford Ranger Raptor retained its stock turbo and combined the correct fuel with a developed Boostech calibration, a well-prepared vehicle and the right driver.
That matters because meaningful Ranger Raptor tuning is not about chasing one dramatic peak number. It is about controlling torque, boost, fuelling and gearbox behaviour so the bakkie can launch cleanly, carry power through every gear and repeat its performance when the result counts.
The supplied performance report marks the run as valid and records 1,000 feet in 11.22 seconds at 151.84 km/h, with a measured slope of 0.50%. Results always depend on conditions, surface, vehicle specification, tyres, fuel and driver; these figures describe this vehicle and this recorded run.
Respect for the passion that grows the tuning community
We also want to thank Franco Nel for the awareness he has created around tuning and bakkie performance. His passion and videos have brought more people into the conversation, encouraged owners to learn about their vehicles and helped make events such as Gravel Kings even more exciting.
Healthy competition is good for the industry. It gets people talking, testing and improving—but when the flag drops, years of experience and ongoing development still matter.
Why the wider Boostech network matters
Boostech is more than one workshop or one calibration. Our extensive dealer network shares platform knowledge, testing experience and ongoing development across branches. That accumulated experience helps us refine how power is delivered instead of relying on a once-off file or an impressive social-media claim.
For Ranger Raptor owners in Cape Town and the Western Cape, the goal is usable performance: sharper response, stronger acceleration and a calibration suited to the vehicle’s hardware and intended use. Every vehicle is assessed individually before a suitable tuning package is recommended.
Stock turbo. Correct fuel. Boostech sauce.
This class-winning Raptor proves that a balanced combination can be more effective than a shopping list of unnecessary parts. Retaining the stock turbo keeps the package straightforward; correct fuel supports the calibration; disciplined software development makes the available hardware work properly; and the right driver turns preparation into a result.
There is no substitute for testing, refinement and experience. That is the Boostech difference—and there is nothing quite like a little Boostech sauce for your Raptor.
Ford Ranger Raptor tuning in Cape Town and the Western Cape
Build performance that works where it matters.
Tell us your Raptor’s year, engine, current modifications and intended use. We will assess the platform and recommend the right ECU, gearbox and supporting-hardware approach.