Is Lightning Back On??
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Re: Is Lightning Back On??
I dunno but I can only imagine it would be with the SS/SRT10/etc
The lightning was the innovator in the sport truck realm... just not right that it's not here in the prime of the sport truck era.
The lightning was the innovator in the sport truck realm... just not right that it's not here in the prime of the sport truck era.
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Originally Posted by Stealth 86 LSC
are we talking about the hurricane 6.2?
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The only SVT truck on the horizon is the Explorer Sport Trac based version. Supposedly with the last edition Cobra engine, but SVT isn't one to go to used powerplants. Wouldn't be surprised if it used GT500's engine instead.
A new Lightning was canceled during development because it was far too heavy, and in order to make it perform the way SVT wanted, it supposedly used a godawful amount of fuel. One of John Coletti's last goals was supposedly trying to take weight out of the Lightning.
IMHO, Ford Lightning has a lot of name equity and street cred, and it would be a shame if Ford let it go.
A new Lightning was canceled during development because it was far too heavy, and in order to make it perform the way SVT wanted, it supposedly used a godawful amount of fuel. One of John Coletti's last goals was supposedly trying to take weight out of the Lightning.
IMHO, Ford Lightning has a lot of name equity and street cred, and it would be a shame if Ford let it go.
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Originally Posted by Threxx
The lightning was the innovator in the sport truck realm... just not right that it's not here in the prime of the sport truck era.
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Originally Posted by dream '94 Z28
I'd argue that. I'd place the evolutionary marker at the Silverado SS454, Cyclone and Syclone.
But yes, the Cyclone was before both. However, it was very limited in volume and "truck" abilities, and was discontinued. The Lightning was more at the forefront of the modern "performance truck", particularly since for whatever reason, the focus has been on full sizes.
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Originally Posted by IREngineer
Maybe this is for "high torque situations." All I can really say is that a somewhat similar engine has been used on F-serie before.
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Originally Posted by 91_z28_4me
V10 guys. He is tropping the hints. Would this be the 5.4 Twin screw GT motors replacement? GR1 anybody?
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Originally Posted by IREngineer
The force is strong with this one.
Actually you might see the Camaro before you see the SVT and the V10 does not appear to be in the plan. The old Lightning formula seems to be the direction.
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Originally Posted by evok
Actually you might see the Camaro before you see the SVT and the V10 does not appear to be in the plan. The old Lightning formula seems to be the direction.
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Originally Posted by evok
There is a V10 but the SVT is to use the SCV8. HP figures are impressive!
Btw, how did the old V10's sound? I don't think I've ever heard one.