Here is a work of art. The 2004 Ford F-150 SVT Lightning. If you don't know what a Lightning is I will tell you.

 

You start with a totally new frame to accomodate the lower stance of the motor. An F-150 regular cab flairside 5.4 SOHC Supercharged V8. 380 hp and 450 ft.lb of torque. Sport tuned suspension, 18x9 inch wheels, 295/45/ZR 18 Goodyear F1 Steel super sport tires. $225 a piece.

 

To give insite of what this truck is I'll give you the acceleration and the heard/tell top speed.

0-60....................................................................................................... 5.1

1/4 mile..............................................................................13.6 @ 102 MPH

Top Speed: Ford.............................................................................147 MPH

ours*..............................................................................................153 MPH

 

*Special note, it was 44 degrees outside and slightly foggy.*

 

Hint: when temp is lower along with dense air(fog, or humid) cars are faster. espesially supercharged ones.

 

Other specs from Truck Trend's July/August 2004

 

**Update**

Truck is in hibernation for the winter, a 4# pulley and Diablo programmer are among the mods expected later.

 

The Diablo tuner is much better and easier to use according to other fellow Lightning owners.