My truck will need to remain stock suspension since it's a tow vehicle for the mustang race car.

 

You can tow with a lowered Lightning !

 

That sure looks sweet. I usually pile a jack and a bunch of tools in the back, plus I run a decent amount of tongue weight for trailer stability at 75 MPH. My truck usually looks lowered by the time all this crap goes in it. If it was already lowered I wonder if the weight of my crap in the bed would be too much?

BTW I noticed your trailer only has 1 tire each side. With trailer and car weight combined isn't it right at, or over the weight capacity of the trailer tires?

 

Congrats Blown! 135 on a stock block is very respectable and happy to hear it held together. Folks just don't realize how much power it takes to run 160 -170 in these bricks but running the mile gives you a whole new perspective as to just how aerodynamically challenged our trucks really are doesn't it? Sounds like you may have had a head wind too which just increases the drag. Glad to hear it was an enjoyable event for you. You should come to Texas at the end of March and run the Texas Mile. I am thinking of running again on this new set up and you could pit with us.

Now where is the video dangit?

 

Yeah, I've noticed a lot of people who have never tried this before are very disappointed with the performance of the L. They even have cars much slower than my truck and they think they will beat that MPH in the mile. Even guys with 14 second (quarter mile) cars think so!! Somehow they will out MPH a 12.40 truck with their 14 second car in a mile? I think they believe the mile is enough to reach whatever top speed they think their cars are capable of. I just tell them they are uneducated on the matter, and I will be happy to educate them by putting a train on them in a mile from a roll. For some reason I never have any takers. Just annoys me when they talk shyt and won't do anything to back up their claims.

I had fun, it was different, and I didn't blow it up, which was a big concern since I really need it to be a "truck." No videos, and to be honest, out there only the 200 MPH cars started looking fast.

 

I was really shocked how much lowering the truck another 2-3 inches really helped pickup speed (and max top end) for the 120mph+ category... I also have the older diff ratio since I have a 2000, so I have a higher theoretical top end cap. (3.10s vs 3.55s)

 

I wish more L's would come out for the Texas Mile but I don't think there is much interest from L owners. The 1/4 is where it's at and I must admit I enjoy that too. But it's all good. I am hoping to improve upon my best of 163 MPH at the Texas Mile in March.

 

163 MPH in a Lightning in that mile is incredible. How much RWHP are you laying down when you do that?

 

Hey Blown, I'm the same Txoutlaw that was in your thread similar to this one over on NLOC. I posted the link to my Texas Mile thread into your thread. That is why I was inviting you to come run in March at the Texas Mile. I pit with some very fast Subaru buddies and you would be more than welcomed to pit with us. It is a friggin BLAST! Oh I was puting down around 640 hp.

I hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

 

That is some serious race-type power. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you as well!

 

I'd guess 147 happens in about 750'....

I know that 141MPH happens in 660' and 175MPH in 1320'..

YMMV LOL

Eric

 

Serious machine there. You don't count.

 

goodluck! make sure your not having to many pilzners when you try it !! I miss that great beer!