Not really a newbie to this site BUT had to re-register again due to being away for so long lost my user. Anyway I;m the original owner of a 02 Ford L, that's still my daily But possibly looking to purchase a 2016-2018 F150 Reg. Cab 5.0 so my questions are. What the fastest stock version that I can pick up is the 10 speed auto with 3.55 gears the quickest ? What do they run 1/4 mile ? How do the stack up with a basic bolt on L ?
Sorry a lot of question but let's face it we're all bored and online shopping.

 

I've had 93 lightning then I bought a 03 model ,sold it now have a 95 and I bought an 18 rcsb 5.0 3.55 and id say the 18 would probably out run the 03 stock to stock but I never raced either

 

Is the 18 a 10 speed ?

 

Yes

 

I'd ask that question over on the performance, tuning area. If wanting street quick, and if it were me, I'd get a very lightly optioned lariat 4x4 with a 5.0 and put a whipple on it. If you don't put a whipple on it the 3.73 gears are definitely quickest, however, you reach a point I think where 3.55 have advantages.

To me, the ultimate quick truck would be a XL short bed 4X4 5.0 with 3.73 and locking diff, no other options. If I wanted a fancier truck I'd buy a totaled Lariat, rob the 4A transfer case and any options I wanted. Buying a total you'd have all needed wiring and switch gear and the 4A case is a huge upgrade in off the line performance.

 

Mines a 10 speed ,the 4x4 is fast it just bites down but there's a guy running a 2wd he's new kid on the block ran in the 9s

 

Yep,
That's where it's important to decide if you want street quick or track quick. I'd go 2wd too if only wanting to be track quick.

 

I’d agree with getting a 2wd. Rcsb XL 5.0 with rear locker. 3.55 or 3.73 will be good.
You won’t have traction problems with the locker, and won’t have added weight of a 4x4

if adding a whipple, maybe consider a 4x4. But real drivers can handle a rwd

Also consider a supercab 5.0 rwd with e locker. The added length might be beneficial as far as weight transfer to the rear tires. It’s like wheelie bars built in. Not much heavier. (Just if you need seats)

 

yes, but the thing is with the 4wd you can lock it in and have super duper good traction. locker might help that however if you go that route

 

You’re right in a way. But as a driver makes more and more hits, he learns his vehicle. He can eventually launch in rwd perfectly. Then on the big end, much lighter.

You can always add weight to the bed if need be.

but if doing 1/8 mile hits, a 4x4 might be best. 1/4 mile, I’d go rwd

And don’t forget about a supercab, Saleen made the supercab for a reason