Just bought a Lightning
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From: Indiana
Welcome new brother
Get about 500 miles on it then drive it like you stole it. Harder break-in = faster truck
Hell I was at the track w/800 miles on it. Been there 3 times in the first 2700 miles. Runs like a scalded ape hehe
Get about 500 miles on it then drive it like you stole it. Harder break-in = faster truck
Hell I was at the track w/800 miles on it. Been there 3 times in the first 2700 miles. Runs like a scalded ape hehe
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From: Brooklyn NY
Thanks for the warm welcome everybody. What kind of oil should I use for the first oil change. Mods will start very soon I have to take it easy for awhile .The wife is still not to happy about this truck.
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From: Titusville, FL
Originally posted by StevieLightning
Thanks for the warm welcome everybody. What kind of oil should I use for the first oil change. Mods will start very soon I have to take it easy for awhile .The wife is still not to happy about this truck.
Thanks for the warm welcome everybody. What kind of oil should I use for the first oil change. Mods will start very soon I have to take it easy for awhile .The wife is still not to happy about this truck.
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Congrats on the new L
If your **** like me then I would recommend you change the fuel filter when you change the oil at 500 miles. I bought mine about a month ago but mine like yours is a 03 and was 4241 of 4270 built on 6/25/03 so it sat around a while with the same fuel in it.
I just figured it was better to be safe then sorry by changing the fuel filter…
I bought a sonic blue as well, beautiful color and superfords has stated it is the fastest color produced… 
If your **** like me then I would recommend you change the fuel filter when you change the oil at 500 miles. I bought mine about a month ago but mine like yours is a 03 and was 4241 of 4270 built on 6/25/03 so it sat around a while with the same fuel in it.
I just figured it was better to be safe then sorry by changing the fuel filter…
I bought a sonic blue as well, beautiful color and superfords has stated it is the fastest color produced…
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From: Selden NY
Re: Just bought a Lightning
Originally posted by StevieLightning
I just bought a 03 Sonic blue lightning. I am picking it up today. Anyone have any tips for break in ?
I just bought a 03 Sonic blue lightning. I am picking it up today. Anyone have any tips for break in ?
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From: Sacramento, CA
Congrats! My '04 L has only 115 miles or so on it, and I've taken it almost to WOT once already (couldn't help it, I had to put some highschool kid driving a 5.0 in his place) and shut it down at around 80mph. I've also taken it up to about 90 or so on the freeway under natural driving - I didn't do a hard acceleration to get there.
I think I'll change my oil at 500 miles, and replace it with Amsoil synthetic then.
Have fun with it! I know I am LOVING my L!
I think I'll change my oil at 500 miles, and replace it with Amsoil synthetic then.
Have fun with it! I know I am LOVING my L!
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From: San Antonio
Its not 1970
there is no operating limitations for a break in period for your truck.............Hammer it now that will break it in right.
congrats....lots of L owners in NY that will help you with mods.
If your warranty is important, I would just stay with a mild predator tune and a 4lb pulley and a FTVB.
there is no operating limitations for a break in period for your truck.............Hammer it now
that will break it in right.congrats....lots of L owners in NY that will help you with mods.
If your warranty is important, I would just stay with a mild predator tune and a 4lb pulley and a FTVB.