hey everyone! i am new here and have always been a L fan. was going to buy a 2002 WS-6 since it is the last year and all, but they canceled yellow at the last minute
now i am trying to decide between these two cars...what do you think(i am guessing i will get a lot of L replies
also, can a lightly modded L beat a Ls1? thanks for any information.

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***tyring to decide between a Lightning or a WS-6***

 

GET THE WS-6 !!!!!!!!!!!!! It will be an instant collector's item. On the other hand, if you want to buy strictly for performance, GO WITH THE WS-6 as well!!! That car, when driven properly can brake 13 in the quarter STOCK. The latest numbers on the "L" give it stock numbers anywhere from 13.6 to 14.4 !!! In a street race, and I have seen two or three, between an "L" and an "LS1", the LS1 R-O-M-P-S !! If you mod either one, they will move quicker, but the LS1 easily takes mods. Slap a s/c on an LS1 and you are in the 11's. The "L" is not even a good vehicle in the winter, so the two rides are even there. Trucks are made to work, and the "L" is only a wanna-be racer, IMHO.

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2000 GTP - all options
- 3.5" pulley upgrade
- Casper's TPSE

2000 Dodge Durango - 5.9L
- 3.92 rear
- limited slip
- can outhaul a Lightning any day!!

[This message has been edited by GTP_Rules (edited 02-08-2001).]

 

First an L with a chip and filter with most likely beat any stock LS1 out there.

I have heard the stories of GM getting rid of the f bodies, but is it really going to happen. If so then thats a hard choice their. I still think I would buy an L, because of the exclusivity of the truck. Plus the L has allot more room in it.
We have great websites?
Me I would take my L over just about any vehicle out there, with aome exceptions. like a 911, ferrari, diablo, viper, you get my point. the lightning in my eyes isn't even in the same class as the LS1.

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# 917 of 4000
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When the green light drops, the bullsh*t stops.

 

I got rid of a 96 Ws6 a few months ago. Nice ride and the new ones are supposed to be better. Stock for stock the car will be a little quicker than the truck. The car feels like a rocket with the low center of gravity but there is nothing like a 2 1/2 ton pickup truck that runs just as fast! Bottom line is do you want a bada$$ car or a bada$$ truck? Both are awesome.

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2000 Silver L #4906
Best 1/8th mi stock:9.13
Best with R9 and new motor: 8.50 at 82.5
1995 Stang : (wifes'car) 12.30 1/4 mi
1972 Skylark: 7.16 1/8, 6.70 on the bottle

 

That depends.....what do you want, a car or a truck? GTP, your opinion didn't sound that "humble" to me. The L is no wannabe, it's a serious performance vehicle, just like the WS-6 is, only a thousand pounds heavier and more utilitarian. If I had the money, i'd own both, but the L does everything i need and want it to do and then some. I really don't see how you could go wrong with either vehicle.

 

I would talk with WHAT04, he has both. I plan on purchasing a 2002 WS6 as well. I am gonna keep the L though. The wife wants one and I wouldn't mind driving it either.

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00 Black Lightning
JL Flip chip, PSP filter kit No ET's yet
00 Honda Civic
01 Pontiac Grand AM GT

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I seriously had to look at the first post date, because when I saw GTP_Rules, I thought, is this 4 months ago? Nope. I consider this thread already done.

 

That's not a cut and dry question. it depends on your needs. Being a proud owner of both a 2000 L and a 2000 WS6 6sp, if I was asked to give one back, I'd keep the Lightning hands down. (My wife would have my nut$) But I'm 6'4" and pushing a lean 300lbs and don't exactly fit the WS6.

Both are a lot of fun to drive. Both use premium fuel, but the L uses about 50% more for the same range. The WS6 has a better stereo and very cool seats. We are able to have two kid's seats in the back of the WS6.

The L is far more exclusive and a blast to drive. I think it's also quite a bit tougher.

I don't know. Tough call. My vote is for the Lightning.





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2000 Red Lightning - #835 of 4966 Born 3-8-00 / Delivered 3-22-00
22% Window Tint, Clear Corners, MPulse LoPro Tonneau, AIM 2" Drop Shackles, Bed Rug, PSP Filter Kit, Other Goodies, Group Buy Floor Mats
Best time: 13.45 sec. @ 101.99 mph

2000 Red Trans Am Ram Air WS6, 6 Speed - Delivered 2-15-00 - Awesome Looking Car

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i have a 1995 supercharged mustang that would probably go if i got the WS-6(no need for 2 fast cars). it wouldn't be a daily driver and i am used to putting premium in everything so that is not that big of a deal. i have had tons of stangs and fast cars but never had a truck. it's not that i need a truck for anything just want a new toy i am great friends with a NX dealer so if i did go with the L and put the NX on it i should be able to beat modded Ls1's and they would never even know about the juice thanks for all the replies!

 

Just remember - you gotta run juice to beat LS1's...true, very true.

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2000 GTP - all options
- 3.5" pulley upgrade
- Casper's TPSE

2000 Dodge Durango - 5.9L
- 3.92 rear
- limited slip
- can outhaul a Lightning any day!!

 

ok GTP...we know your not for the lightning. thanks for your input...it is meaning less to me everytime you reply.

 

GTP-

Just remember to read the whole statement first. "modded" LS1's require that a L has juice bottles. SOunds like and even match to me. You guys get superchargers, we get juice. We'll win tho-!!!

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00' Lightning/ Black
99' Lightning/ Red
94' Lightning/ Red
96' Cobra Convert/ Red

 

Calling Steve, please ban this troll, he is not interested in constructive ideas, just in agitating.
The answer to your question depends on your needs. Stock for stock, the LS1 and the '01 Lightning should be very even in the 1/4, but due to aerodynamics the LS1 will be faster (but how often do you want to go over 145?).
The LS1 will carry more people, and get much better gas milage. However, if like me you need to tow a 6500 lb. boat, or haul a lot of stuff from Green Thumb and Home Depot, the issue isn't even in question.

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I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.

'84 Alan Record Carbonio, Aerospoke wheels, Campy brakes.
'00 SVT Lightning, silver, built 2/9/00, #133 of 4966, G-tech Pro, JBA headers, 4.10 gears, Swanson chip, Pro-M, NGK plugs, carbon drive shaft, Roadmaster suspension kit
13.39 @ 102.5
2001 Kevlacat 2400, twin 115 Evinrude FICHT, Raytheon VHF, radar, autopilot and GPS chartplotter/fishfinder.

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That photo of the L is the best pic i'v seen yet.well maybe the red one doing the smoky burnout looks good too.is it legal to have your side windows tinted?it's not in new-brunswick,canada

 

I'm curious though....what sort of mods would it take for a GTP to compete with either of these vehicles?