My Lightning gets a face lift!!

**SpoiledMan** · 10-21-2004, 05:48 PM

Yep, heard that yesterday on the radio or something. Maybe I read it??

**1 Clean WS6** · 10-21-2004, 07:07 PM

Sad indeed! Looks like the SRT-10 is going to be the new King of the Hill.

Ah well....I am anxious to see the new Lincoln Mark LT when it comes out. I might trade performance to the lap of luxury!!

**6']['9** · 10-21-2004, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by rjstaaf

1 Clean WS6,

That hood looks awesome on the L. I have been looking at the Cervinis Ram-Air hood myself for the Mustang for some time. Just too many choices and I can`t make up my mind. I also like the Mach-1 setup, the Steeda cowl induction hood, the 03/04 Cobra hood, etc......

Here is the Cervinis Stalker body kit for the Mustang. Just can`t bring myself to drive the Mustang around with the word "Stalker" on my rear bumper but, I do love the hood

Let me tell you that kit is awesome, maybe not in yellow but it is bad a$$. Theres a guy w/ that kit and i think the STALKER bumber is

. All this comming from a guy w/a cammed TA

. I`d say go for it you`ll like it:xyxthumbs

**1 Clean WS6** · 10-21-2004, 07:53 PM

6`][`9 from one cammed TA owner to another...as long as it is clean and fast I could give a rats behind what brand badge is on the front!!

What cam do you have? I have a Thunder 224/561/112.

**6']['9** · 10-21-2004, 08:45 PM

I have a 218/224 but let me tell you the previous owner had this setup not me.

218/224 114

edwright programming,

LS6 intake,

12bolt w/4.10`s.

FLP`s to an open Y.

ASP pulley

full Spohn suspension

spec 3

kvr rotors

Klasse/P21S

the previous owner ran 11.9 @119 & dynoed 381rwhp, 38? tq (i think)on ET streets. But ever since i bought the car i dont race it much im too busy working. I was going to to G5X3 but i figure it already has a cam so oh well.

This threads going to turn into LS1tech

**stilez** · 10-22-2004, 12:00 PM

Hood looks fantastic. It fits the OE lines really nicely.

Have you thought about painting the grille bars? I think they would look awesome done in silver.

**drewski59** · 10-24-2004, 01:05 PM

Wow, that`s a sharp looking hood.

I love the tight, lean lines. There are way too many bulbous cartoon-looking hoods/kits on way too many fast and furious wannabe cars. Nice job keeping it look clean.:xyxthumbs

**1 Clean WS6** · 10-24-2004, 07:46 PM

Thanks again all!! :xyxthumbs

Sean...that would look tough....good call. :up

**AchievaPride** · 10-24-2004, 08:00 PM

very nice. Always nice to see a truck with a more sporty feel.

**Gonzo** · 11-01-2004, 08:39 AM

1 Clean WS6

You drive a L, but you`re concerned about "bold". I`m confused.....

Gotta get those "sniffers" way up front to get fresh COOL air where it is need most. Back where the Cervini`s are, the airstream is starting to de-couple from the hood (backpressure from the windshield) so not as much air gets in there as you would like to believe.....

**LightngSVT** · 11-01-2004, 04:26 PM

Very nice hood and nice truck! I like the looks of a simple cowl hood myself. Gotta love a truck that can tow a 5000lb trailer, unhook it, run a 13.7 1/4 mile and look good doing it!

I dont think the Lightning is that bold really. Performance wise, yes. But while it looks clean and mean, I wouldnt call it bold and I own a red 02 w/ 9k miles. NOw my 93 Lightning thats lowered, custome painted in 2 tone with built motor, etc might be a bit more on the bold side...

**gto78** · 12-04-2004, 06:38 AM

they can tow a 5000lb trailer? I didnt realize that, I thought the towing limit was severely restricted on that model. Even though it can pull it the suspension is limited to carrying weight, and the tire max limits are limiting everything also. Thats a great deal knowing you can tow and still retain a lot of the use of your truck.

**LightngSVT** · 12-04-2004, 11:58 AM

The Syclone / Typhoons were severly restricted in towing or hauling. They had no more capacity then a Corvette. Even the Dodge Dakota R/T is limited in what it can tow. Same goes for the SRT10. The Lightning was limited a bit but can still haul nearly 1000lbs and tow 5000lbs. I personally have towed more than that with the 99 L I used to own (havent towed more than 2 jetskis with the new one).

**1 Clean WS6** · 12-05-2004, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by gto78

they can tow a 5000lb trailer? I didnt realize that, I thought the towing limit was severely restricted on that model. Even though it can pull it the suspension is limited to carrying weight, and the tire max limits are limiting everything also. Thats a great deal knowing you can tow and still retain a lot of the use of your truck.

`99-`02 L`s can tow 5,000 pounds but have a payload rating of only 500 pounds. `03-04 L`s can tow 7,000 pounds and have a payload rating I believe of 750 pounds.