Information on Ford's Lightnings
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Information on Ford's Lightnings
Hi to all,
Could anyone please tell me what kind of HP the lightings are rated at from the factory? In addition, what kind of rear gears are the lightnings using and what is the standard size of the tires (total height in inches)? What is the curb weight and what kind of quarter mile times could I expect from a standard Ford Lightning?
I am so impressed with what I have seen in the youtube video clips and I am very interested to buy one. They are truly awesome machines! By the way, which transmissions would perform better in a quarter mile, the manuals or the automatic transmissions?
Highly appreciate any help. Thank you and best regards,
John
Could anyone please tell me what kind of HP the lightings are rated at from the factory? In addition, what kind of rear gears are the lightnings using and what is the standard size of the tires (total height in inches)? What is the curb weight and what kind of quarter mile times could I expect from a standard Ford Lightning?
I am so impressed with what I have seen in the youtube video clips and I am very interested to buy one. They are truly awesome machines! By the way, which transmissions would perform better in a quarter mile, the manuals or the automatic transmissions?
Highly appreciate any help. Thank you and best regards,
John
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99/00 360HP/440TQ 3.55
01-04 380HP/450TQ 3.73
28" tire size about.
About 4500lbs give or take.
13.2 to 13.6 stock give or take.
Only come in Automatic.
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99/00 360HP/440TQ 3.55
01-04 380HP/450TQ 3.73
28" tire size about.
About 4500lbs give or take.
13.2 to 13.6 stock give or take.
Only come in Automatic.
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Yeah, I've kinda figured that out in the five years that I've been watching these boards.
Ford's official data for 2002 models:
1999 spec is:
At some downhill track in NJ with VHT dripping on the track, a hotshoe driver, and the stars all aligned, those times can be bested.
But the question was "what kind of quarter mile times could I expect from a standard Ford Lightning?"
I stand by my response.
Ford's official data for 2002 models:
- 0-60: 5.2 seconds
- 1/4 mile: 13.9 sec. @ 100 mph
- Top speed: 142
1999 spec is:
- 0-60: 5.8 seconds
- 1/4 mile: 14.3
At some downhill track in NJ with VHT dripping on the track, a hotshoe driver, and the stars all aligned, those times can be bested.
But the question was "what kind of quarter mile times could I expect from a standard Ford Lightning?"
I stand by my response.
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Originally Posted by Tim Skelton
Yeah, I've kinda figured that out in the five years that I've been watching these boards.
At some downhill track in NJ with VHT dripping on the track, a hotshoe driver, and the stars all aligned, those times can be bested.
But the question was "what kind of quarter mile times could I expect from a standard Ford Lightning?"
I stand by my response.
At some downhill track in NJ with VHT dripping on the track, a hotshoe driver, and the stars all aligned, those times can be bested.
But the question was "what kind of quarter mile times could I expect from a standard Ford Lightning?"
I stand by my response.
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Well my truck ran a best of 13.42@102. at a flat track no uphill or downhill. No head wind or tailwind.
No JDM mod either.
But I do live in NJ so that must be it.
No JDM mod either.
But I do live in NJ so that must be it.
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My '00 L went 13.8 bone stock with a 2.1x 60' time. This was the first time I had ever raced at any racetrack.
My '01 L went 13.6 bone stock with a 2.1x 60' time.
Both runs occurred at Cecil (I guess that could be considered a mod).
There have been better times reported - your experience will vary...
My '01 L went 13.6 bone stock with a 2.1x 60' time.
Both runs occurred at Cecil (I guess that could be considered a mod).
There have been better times reported - your experience will vary...
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Originally Posted by JohnBurnz
Hi to all,
Could anyone please tell me what kind of HP the lightings are rated at from the factory? In addition, what kind of rear gears are the lightnings using and what is the standard size of the tires (total height in inches)? What is the curb weight and what kind of quarter mile times could I expect from a standard Ford Lightning?
I am so impressed with what I have seen in the youtube video clips and I am very interested to buy one. They are truly awesome machines! By the way, which transmissions would perform better in a quarter mile, the manuals or the automatic transmissions?
Highly appreciate any help. Thank you and best regards,
John
Could anyone please tell me what kind of HP the lightings are rated at from the factory? In addition, what kind of rear gears are the lightnings using and what is the standard size of the tires (total height in inches)? What is the curb weight and what kind of quarter mile times could I expect from a standard Ford Lightning?
I am so impressed with what I have seen in the youtube video clips and I am very interested to buy one. They are truly awesome machines! By the way, which transmissions would perform better in a quarter mile, the manuals or the automatic transmissions?
Highly appreciate any help. Thank you and best regards,
John
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Originally Posted by TriPodRacing
Well my truck ran a best of 13.42@102. at a flat track no uphill or downhill. No head wind or tailwind.
No JDM mod either.
But I do live in NJ so that must be it.
No JDM mod either.
But I do live in NJ so that must be it.
Where I'm at 3500 above you can easily run 1/2 to 3/4 faster in the valley at Ennis, TX.
From what I read and can stand too be corrected, all the stock figures come at sea level, no?
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