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Could this be the new Lightning?

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Old 01-05-2003, 07:18 AM
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It has potential
 
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Old 01-05-2003, 07:32 AM
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I think that looks like **** - looks like an old ranger when they first came out ... I hope perf is better than looks
 
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Old 01-05-2003, 08:28 AM
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Originally posted by VINNIE
That is the $64,000 question.


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Let's just hope that question does not cost 64,000! I was going to get an '03 in the spring but now I think I will wait. I like the yellow seats! :o
 
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Old 01-05-2003, 08:48 AM
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better get a handle on the cost before you wait...
 
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Old 01-05-2003, 09:49 AM
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Very nice. I will buy it, unless they really screw it up by production time. Count on the "screw-type" S/C making production. I wouldn't count on an aluminum block making it in the truck. 6sp and IRS I am torn on. Great for twisties but suck for drags. I hope they don't put 22's on the production truck. Too heavy! Brembo's maybe a toned down version will make it. Yellow interior, I hope not. Overall awesome. Build it as described.
 
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Old 01-05-2003, 10:26 AM
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I was told almost a year ago that the nex't gen L would have a four valve motor,by somone from ford who would definitly know.

With Eaton having exclusive Lysholm rights for oem applications,getting the twin screw sounds realistic.

The Manley internals sound good.

They can keep there independent rear and 6 speed though imho.
 
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Old 01-05-2003, 11:12 AM
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Originally posted by sonichog
better get a handle on the cost before you wait...
Just as long as it is under 40 w/Xplan I will be fine with it. Especially if it comes with the upgraded motor internals and the Brembo's. I would be suprised if yellow interior makes it to production.
 
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Old 01-05-2003, 11:35 AM
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Hallelugh, it's a stick! What I've been praying for! Except the '03 looks better and has a solid axle. I want an *******n drag truck, not one for the twisties!
 

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Old 01-05-2003, 12:06 PM
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Originally posted by viperdout
Hallelugh, it's a stick! What I've been praying for! Except the '03 looks better and has a solid axle. I want an *******n drag truck, not one for the twisties!
Why do you think the upcoming dodge has run only 12.90's with a pro driver....can you say 6 speed.

You/I can not out shift a performance built auto down the 1320 imho.
 
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Old 01-05-2003, 01:54 PM
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sorry, looks like no stick for the new L's



originally posted by Gregg Evans @ NLOC
The six speed manual is already dead, it's just for the concept. It'll get either a Torqueshift 5 speed auto or a re-engineered and heavily built up 4R100. ( A factory built Monster Box)
 



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