new lightning!
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new lightning!
My boss had a 99 black lightning and I took it for a ride and I remember it being insanely powerful and fast for a truck. Who thinks a lightning with the new body style would be a big seller? Imagine a supercharged 5.0 or 6.2???? I would try like hell to afford one! Come on FoMoCo bring back the lightning
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I like the concept. i own a 2010 roush 427r mustang but would probably trade if there was a supercharged 5.0 lightning. I am on a roush webforum and there are guys getting 600+ hp out of supercharged 5.0's with the correct tune and other parts.
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The 5.4 is a strong block. The 5.0 has to much compression in the mustang and I am not sure what the limits of the 5.0 in the truck is. Ford sales a 5.0 with lower compression for supercharged cars. I believe kenne bell has a supercharger for the 6.2 now though.
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From: Palmer, Ak
http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...ote/index.html
Follow along with the photos and captions as we install and test Edelbrock's E-Force supercharger for the '11 Mustang GT.
Pulley Diameter Stock Airbox Edelbrock Competition Cold-Air Intake
HP TQ HP TQ
3.75-inch 469 447 505 441
3.50-inch 507 483 538 465
3.25-inch 559 496 555 494
3.00-inch N/A N/A 599 533
2.75-inch N/A N/A 619 566
Read more: http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...#ixzz1ao2YocAn
Pulley Diameter Stock Airbox Edelbrock Competition Cold-Air Intake
HP TQ HP TQ
3.75-inch 469 447 505 441
3.50-inch 507 483 538 465
3.25-inch 559 496 555 494
3.00-inch N/A N/A 599 533
2.75-inch N/A N/A 619 566
Read more: http://www.musclemustangfastfords.co...#ixzz1ao2YocAn
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I think the weight of these trucks is the problem. The driveline would probably need a revamp to accommodate the power. I read a while back SVT was looking at the Sport Trac as a candidate. But yes, a Lightnin P/U would be nice!
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Look up evolution performance on you tube or their website of what they have done with a 5.0. Their fastest car has a forged block but VMP tuning has a car in the high 9's with stock block. I love the concept. My neighbor had a 02 lightning and was pushing 518hp at the tires. It was a blast to drive.
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If a new lightning came out I would buy one in a heart beat! I have a 2001 lightning pushing 550hp 600tq. It is a beast! I have to say I recently bought a Platinum with the 5.0 and am very impressed with the power for the size of the truck. The Platinum is great for an every day driver!