Last Saturday I saw the smokin red 2001 L on the cover of Truck Trend Magazine & had to buy the issue, I had heard about the Lightning’s occasionally on the Ford-Diesel boards but had never saw one or read up on them before. 2 minutes after reading that article I was typing ford lightning into search engines & hitting all the message boards & test reports for hours every night.
After 2 days of reading the boards & everyone’s enthusiasm I knew I had to have one. I live in B.F.E. (northern WI) so I was a little disappointed when I found out the closest SVT dealer was 200 miles away and they didn’t have any L’s, so I let my fingers do the walking and found the best deal in Waukesha, WI for $30,100 & gave them a credit card deposit & I am picking it up Saturday (still never saw one in person, much less drove one).
Ok now’s where you trouble makers have to help me out since its really your fault.
I already ordered my Valentine One and it will be here in time for the 350 mile ride home Saturday.{Grin/Pant}
I know I want the bed rug, is that $330 deal still on or am I too late?
I also want the A.R.E. LSII with wing. Again there are no dealers any where near me so it looks like its mail order for me, any suggestions?
Next Up: Airaid Intake System & Big Mouth Power Unit…..This seems to be the majority consensus here on this subject, where is the best place to get these?
I see FlyingDutchman is picking up a chip for the 01, who makes it and should I wait till a few other chips are out before jumping on one?
Also on my list for the immediate future is a hood, I am leaning to the Cervini Ram Air hood (looks great from the front but would love to see a side shot of one first) & the Autobahn AAR Ram Air. Has anyone used the AAR and the working ram air intake?
Last thing is that PSP electric fan that comes mounted in a factory shroud.
I am also open to other suggestions, as what to work on after these, I would imagine a shift kit is next in line. Well sorry for being so long winded but I cant get enough info right now and after it gets into my garage this weekend I will be a ordering fool!
One last thing I read somewhere that one of the car programs on TNN will be featuring the 01 L this weekend, does any one have any more info on this?
Thanks for everything,
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Rich,
Picking up my 2001 Red Lightning Saturday!
99 F350 Power Stroke Diesel 4X4 Crew Cab Lariat SRW LWB 3.73LS 4R100 Banks Stinger Kit, 2” Super Lift, AR Baja 16.5x9.75, BF Goodrich MT 35x12.50, Pace Roll Top, Lund Racer Back / Visor, Bushwacker Flares
