Ok went to t he track last week and it was a little hot , i got there they called my line up and the truck didnt have time to cool down so i ran a 14 flat .(worst time ever , ever in the whole world..) ...... dam...... but i said conditions were bad and i told my self eveything will be O.K. next pass 13. 70 . Just as bad as the 14 to me.. The truck ususally runs 13.40 to 13.50 it is bone stock... Now Last night i went to Cecil county with a buddy who has a 2002 stock Lightning as i do. We normally run side by side, who ever catches the best light wins.. Conditions were really good. Our first run i got him off the line half way down the track i looked to my right and he came by me and blew me away, i was shocked he ran a 13.37(his personal best) i ran a 13.67... my next pass was a 13.70 a little over 100 mph..???? He ran a 13.43 .. Whats going on, I have about 8k on it and im running a few tenths slower.. WERE SHOULD I START TO FIND OUT WHATS GOING ON... HELP!!!!!!!!

Blown 93
1.83
13.2
103.00

2002 True Blue stock..
1.99
13.44
102.00

 

Blown93,
I'd have to remind you that "all trucks are NOT created equal". Some will be a little stronger than others.. Also I have found that the lanes on the track are different. I always have better times on one of them and try to stick with that one..JR

 

Since you seem to have prior experience racing your friend's truck, I'd say you have a legitimate concern. Two things come to mind, check the spark plugs, might as well replace them, and check the computer for codes.

 

My truck ran 3/10ths off what it should because of a stored code for a bad o2 sensor....so check for codes,even if your not getting a check engine light.

 

Never thought of checking the computer codes thanks i will do that.. How about fuel filter.???

Blown 93
1.83
13.2
103.00

2002 True Blue stock..
1.99
13.44
102.00