Check this out:

http://www.gmc.com/sierra/c3_index.html

Looks like they are "trying" to come after the lightning or something ?

 

Yeah, on paper the C3 is one bad-assed truck. I don't like the styling of it myself, and of course I have a huge problem with the build quality of that brand 'o trucks. However, it goes to show that the competition in the light duty truck market is red hot, with manufacturers constantly trying to outdo each other, and some entering the market for the first time with VERY worthy competition -- Toyota recently and Nissan in maybe two or three years. Hell, maybe even VW -- don't laugh, they have some hellatious 12 cylinder engines (an ingenious "W-12" configuration) being developed that could womp some tail.

I hope Ford is looking at what our expectations as truck buyers will be in the coming years, and is working hard on meeting and exceeding them. In the present time, Ford makes the best product. Doesn't take a lot of nerve to say that here in Ford country, however it's true!

 

I just hope that Ford doesn't start slacking off. The competition is getting fierce and if they want to stay in the game, they are going to have to make some more powerful V8's.

 

I totally agree. Ford's Triton V-8s are very good truck engines, however, the competition is winning over the automotive press with their more powerful drivetrains, and that does not bode well. They better be designing all-new powerplants that get better gas mileage, lower emissions, with smoother and more power. So even though the competition's truck has build quality so poor stuff starts failing off even during relatively short duration tests (check out edmunds.com for their long-term truck tests), their powerful drivetrains could be seducing potential Ford customers away. That would be too bad, and Ford would have ONLY itself to blame.

 

I personally cant wait to line up with one.

Remember all those Toyota Tundra commercials (no relation)? Man that was fun when I finally caught that third light with him. First light he was confident. At the scond light, since I let him win, he was laughing at me. Third light he was dragging his tailgate between his rear tires, since I finally put that import in its place. Atleast I didn't do it infront of his woman.

When are they do out?

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99 Black Lightning
factory tonneau cover, 100k mile warrantee, Line-Xed
F150online.com R hp sticker mod in the mail. Where's it at?
2.145 60' 8.789@82.71 (1/8) 13.603@101.05 1/4 same run
straight pipes, 'Major' rear lights, no chip
Lightning!
Kills! More kills!

 

The engine in the C3 makes max torque at 4000 RPM. The 5.4 makes max torque at 2500 and it's only 20 lb ft less.

In a recent Truckin' mag the C3 did 15.85 in the 1/4 mile..... I don't think the Lightning owners have any concerns.

 

A GM product with full time AWD? This thing will LIVE at the dealership, I'll pass.

 

displacement for displacement, GM lags behind Ford severely. You need to 6000 (6.0 ltr) from GM just to compete with the Triton 5.4..........It would be nice if Ford would up the C.I.'s on this motor and offer it as an option though.

 

HI!... 15.85E.T in the 1/4! Thats pittaful! I'm not worried, bring it on. Geez, RAOUL's bone stock F-150 went 15.7 with less gear and 65H.P less! CHEVY : Try again!LOL!

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NEAL " THE H.P FREAK"
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), fiberglass smooth wiper cowl (painted OXFORD WHITE), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, 3 AUTOMETER guage pods, filled with tranny temp, engine temp, and oil preasure AUTOMETER "PHANTOM" guages,custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP, BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit (on stage 5 setting)BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS, custom tig welded and ported JBA "JET BLACK coated headers, twin DERALE 16 INCH ELECTRIC FANS, PERMA COOL 14"/10" tranny cooler with 10" electric fan, custom ported (STOCK) throttle body, custom digital air intake temp sensor, custom ported TB intake elbow, relocated ATS.


FUTURE MODS : FORD SVT 24LB INJECTORS, CUSTOM SUPERCHIP FLIP-CHIP, BBK 75MM THROTTLE BODY, 80MM PRO-M MASS AIR METER, AADI F1 RAM AIR HOOD WITH CUSTOM FABRICATED RAM AIR SET-UP, CAL-TRAC TRACTION BARS, EXTRUDE HONED INTAKE MANIFOLD, SHM CUSTOM FUEL RAILS, SHM "RACE WATER PUMP, 90/10 FRONT CE SHOCKS, 70/30 REAR CE SHOCKS, BELL TECH 2/4 DROP, EXPEDITION CENTER CONSOLE, HARLEY DAVISON F-150, LOWER FRONT VALANCE (painted oxford white) and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA SUPERCHARGER.

ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 330H.P / 425ft/lbs of torque.

CURRENT PERFORMANCE : 1/4 MILE - 14.53E.T * MPH - 93.00 * 0-60MPH - 5.8 * 1/8 MILE - 9.2 * 60 FT - 2.0

OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 15.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon RCI fuel cell,etc

 

Sure, WE know its no match for the Lightnings, but they think they have a chance.

Just like the toyota tundra driver I came across in my other reply.