Think i might buy a lightning next year. Owners i could use your insight
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Re: Think i might buy a lightning next year. Owners i could use your insight
Originally Posted by coolme187
excuse my ingnorance, but doesnt the lighting come with the same powerplant as the GT40? Just detuned?
no.
The GT (GT40 was made in the '60's) is powered by a aluminum (heads and block) DOHC 32V 5.4 V8 with dry sump oiling and a Whipple blower.
The SVT Lightning is powered by a SOHC 5.4 V8 with an iron block (aluminum heads), traditional oiling sytem and an Eaton blower.
Two ENTIRELY different beasts. About the only thing that both engines have in common with each other is the displacement.
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Re: Think i might buy a lightning next year. Owners i could use your insight
Originally Posted by XCELR8
A Lightning is powered by a supercharged and intercooled 5.4 2V V8. (380hp, ?)
A Cobra is powered by a supercharged and intercooled 4.6 4V V8. (390hp, 390tq)
A Cobra is powered by a supercharged and intercooled 4.6 4V V8. (390hp, 390tq)
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Re: Think i might buy a lightning next year. Owners i could use your insight
Originally Posted by zx12guy
380hp, 450tq......... the crazy amount of torque Lightnings make is where they shine the most.
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Re: Think i might buy a lightning next year. Owners i could use your insight
Originally Posted by FR3SHT0D3F
i want a lightning...do they only come with auto trannies?
They only come with automatic transmissions actually.
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Re: Think i might buy a lightning next year. Owners i could use your insight
Originally Posted by XCELR8
They only come with automatic transmissions actually.
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Re: Think i might buy a lightning next year. Owners i could use your insight
Originally Posted by Jarrod
Didn't someone convert one? I remember, or wanted to remember, someone actually doing it.
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Re: Think i might buy a lightning next year. Owners i could use your insight
Originally Posted by XCELR8
Couldn't tell ya'. An auto in these trucks is the only way to go. If you look at the competition (SRT-10 Ram) they have a six speed and the throws of the shifter are like that of a row boats. Not to mention, an auto is way more consistant at the track.
We always get into talks about fords...
