Thinking about buying a Lightning...

**BLK2KSS** · 05-16-2011, 01:34 AM

So Im seriously considering scooping up a Ford F150 Lightning to join the SS and was wondering if anyone here has one and has the pros and cons to share about them. I really want a truck and have always liked them, even though its a Ford

Thanks!

**REVNORR82** · 05-16-2011, 01:49 AM

Good trucks watch out it seems the trucks take more abuse than the cobra dose don't know why just ends up that way. But if you want faster get a cyclone much cooler.

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**CJREX** · 05-16-2011, 03:27 AM

Problem with the Cyclone is that it is useless as a truck.

400-500lb bed capacity (I've seen both numbers tossed around) and ZERO towing capacity equals a 2 seat car that looks like a truck and has bad seats in it.

At least the Lighting can still be used for a trip to Home Depot or to tow the boat to the lake.

**Tobynine9** · 05-16-2011, 03:49 AM

I've shopped for Lightnings before with no real sense of seriousness. Every time I found something that hadn't been ridden hard and hung up wet it would be just as pricey as buying something like an SRT-10 Ram.

**jiveass** · 05-16-2011, 03:57 AM

you can use the lightning to deliver parts from harry's that were overnighted from japan....

**tornado** · 05-16-2011, 04:20 AM

I have an 04 L for sale now!!!! 46000 miles Sonic blue

**blue02Z** · 05-16-2011, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by jiveass

you can use the lightning to deliver parts from harry's that were overnighted from japan....

**ls1camino** · 05-16-2011, 06:24 AM

Originally Posted by jiveass

you can use the lightning to deliver parts from harry's that were overnighted from japan....

And then run into the curb when you're pissed about getting your ass beat.

**justinmc978** · 05-16-2011, 06:37 AM

my cousin had one, was a blast, total swiss army knife of a vehicle because it was fast but also a real useable truck. if that's what I was in the market for, I would totally get one.

**Zinergy** · 05-16-2011, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by CJREX

Problem with the Cyclone is that it is useless as a truck.

400-500lb bed capacity (I've seen both numbers tossed around) and ZERO towing capacity equals a 2 seat car that looks like a truck and has bad seats in it.

At least the Lighting can still be used for a trip to Home Depot or to tow the boat to the lake.

First off its Syclone guys.

Second off it has such a low tow and bed rating mainly because of the intercooler system. The intercooler pump only comes on under WOT which is not good when your are driving around with a load, that can be fixed with a A2A intercooler swap. The Typhoon is the same way but it also has self leveling suspension with a air compressor which on a Typhoon you need to swap in regular mechanical suspension to tow. I have seen 3500 boats and tailers pulled with Syclones and 1000lbs in the bed.

Third off dont buy a Syclone to be used as a truck only get one if you want a nice cruising truck that has balls and is collectable. The drivetrain might be strong but these trucks are old and have alot of common problems.

The lightning is better at being a truck than a Syclone. The only issue I have heard of lightnings is popping plugs because of short threads in the engine. The lightning can tow but it cant off road. so if you want a fast truck that can tow and you dont ever offroad a lightning is a good fit.

**35th-ANV-SS** · 05-16-2011, 09:31 AM

Jeep SRT8

**02transamce** · 05-16-2011, 09:39 AM

Lightning ftmfw! Just don't mod it too much,the 5.4 had a issue with spitting out spark plugs with too much boost.
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**lilhotrod96** · 05-16-2011, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by BLK2KSS

So Im seriously considering scooping up a Ford F150 Lightning to join the SS and was wondering if anyone here has one and has the pros and cons to share about them. I really want a truck and have always liked them, even though its a Ford

Thanks!

We have a Red one for sale. If interested text 229-894-0165 and we can email pictures.

**BLK2KSS** · 05-16-2011, 11:11 AM

Thanks guys! I really am looking for something that can be used as a truck but can also be fun to drive as well. This wont be for a few months but I figured I would get some opinions first. The mods will be mild with just some basic bolt-ons and tune. And yeah Ill mostly use it to bring back parts from Harry's

**BLK2KSS** · 05-16-2011, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by lilhotrod96

We have a Red one for sale. If interested text 229-894-0165 and we can email pictures.

thanks, I dont wanna get your hopes up quite yet, I dont think i will be actually buying for another few months.

**BLK2KSS** · 05-16-2011, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by tornado

I have an 04 L for sale now!!!! 46000 miles Sonic blue

if you still have it in a few months Ill get with you, thanks.

**whitelightnin99** · 05-16-2011, 11:22 AM

my dad had one, put the pulley, exhaust , intake etc on it and it was a beast on the low end. i loved it but cons for me would be thats its way too cramped being a regular cab and interior (typical Ford) is very bland. Power and handling is outstanding

**98maro** · 05-16-2011, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-anv-ss

jeep srt8

+1.

Srt8 :d

**98maro** · 05-16-2011, 11:45 AM

Few weeks ago. I went cruisn with some friends.
Some guys joined us on lightings. It was 3 trucks. Man they looked sick.
After that I wanted to buy one. I started looking for one.
But when I see the SS silverado. I want the the ss.
I'm confused on what to get.

If you get one. It's a nice truck

**flash** · 05-16-2011, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by 02transamce

Lightning ftmfw! Just don't mod it too much,the 5.4 had a issue with spitting out spark plugs with too much boost.
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2003 and up dont have the plug problem. With that said my 2001 just turned200,000 with out problem. Changed axle seals and intercooler pump only thing thats been done.

Cons are tires aint cheap if you go factory and they dont last long. The trucks are still very expensive as far as i'm concerned.
Dont expect much more than 15-16 mile to the gallon. Mine made 380hp and 480tq with a 4# pulley and cai and tune. Its my daily driver and have to say it is one fun vehicle.