Yup! I know specs on most all Camaro, Firebird, and Mustang models. :-)
-Ryan
99 DA RC R/T
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stlaurent Mr Steven" <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 4:59 PM
Subject: DML: RE: RE: Re: RE: Lightning spank...
> When you what to spank someone, you need the specs before hand unless you
> like to embarrassed yourself like the RICE CAKE cars do.
>
> -------------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> Test Engineer
> Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
> Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
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>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chapell, Ron [mailto:RChapell@rlps.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 1:15 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: Re: RE: Lightning spank...
>
> question....why the hell are we talking about fords. if i wanted to hear
> about fords i would have joined one of their lists.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The Stewarts [mailto:firebird@kymtnnet.org]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 4:01 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: Lightning spank...
>
>
> The engine in the Cobra R and the one in the Lightning are 2 totally
> different beasts. The L has a supercharged 5.4 SOHC engine/automatic only,
> while the Cobra R has a tweaked 5.4 DOHC engine backed with a 6 speed
> tranny.
>
> L8r, Brian
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Stlaurent Mr Steven <STLAURENTS@mctssa.usmc.mil>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 9:42 AM
> Subject: DML: RE: Lightning spank...
>
>
> > Ok Chuck, either the driver was a complete idiot or that surely was a
fake
> > truck. But if it is the old one it ran in the high 15s or low 16s,
> > depending on the driver. After driven one, I was deeply impressed how
> much
> > power it had with the 4 speed auto. Especially the low end burn-outs.
> You
> > were right on with the 13s 1/4 mile times for that truck but I could see
> > even 12 or 11s with additional mods. But you know that all ready since
> you
> > guys do the SVT engineering work. My question, why didn't Roush change
> out
> > the rear gear for a smaller one since it was designed for high street
> > performance not hauling crap around?
> >
> > The top-end on the Ford Lightning is around 148 MPH.
> >
> > I've seen the latest info for the 2001 Lightning and it claims a 380HP
> now.
> > But what I have read on the Cobra R, the engine is really a 420-430 SAE
HP
> > and 376 RWHP. I guess Ford doesn't want another law suite again.
> >
> > -------------------------------------------
> > Steven St.Laurent
> > Test Engineer
> > Test Branch, GSD, MCTSSA
> > MARCORSYSCOM, USMC
> > 760-725-2506 (DSN 365-2506)
> > Work:mailto:stlaurents@mctssa.usmc.mil
> > Home:mailto:saint1958@home.com
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Charles Wyman [mailto:cewyma@roushind.com]
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 4:49 AM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: Lightning spank...
> >
> > First off let me clarify that I'm not sure if it was a "real"
> > Lightning...and yes it was the older style. The reason I'm not sure if
it
> > was a real Lightning is because instead of the tube rear bumper it had a
> > painted step bumper. It also had the "Lightning" decal in bright orange
> vs
> > the stock blue decal. Other than that it looked exactly like a
Lightning.
> > It sounded pretty bad a$$ though. Back to the story...I was coming home
> > from a day at the golf course and was getting on the express. So, of
> course
> > I was on the gas. I pulled up along side this guy in what I thought was
> > just a F-150, then I saw the Lightning decal and heard a nice rumble
from
> > his exhaust. He gave it a little gas then let off a few times, and I
did
> > the same. Next thing you know we both punched it doing about 75 mph.
> With
> > my 3.92 gear I think I had the advantage with my RPM's already at over
> 2000
> > RPM. I pulled away from him with no problems. I kept it to the floor
and
> I
> > was way ahead of him when I!
> > l!
> > ooked down at the speedo...~125 MPH!!!!!!! The reason it is
approximated
> is
> > because my speedo only goes up to 120. I guess the Mopar PCM really did
> > remove the speed limiter. I slowed down, since I was getting off the
> > express way. This allowed the Lightning to catch up and it turns out he
> was
> > getting off at the same exit. As soon as we got off the e-way, we were
> > lined up at a light. I couldn't of planed it if I wanted to. I jumped
> out
> > ahead of him through first and second. He pulled up a little closer
when
> I
> > shifted into third...damn pause between second and third. But, he never
> > pulled ahead of me. By then we were hitting some traffic and then he
> turned
> > rather abruptly down a side street. I guess he was pissed off or
> something.
> > Do these guys in the Fords ever learn? That is the second, old style
> > Lightning, I've raced and won. Does anyone know what these things ran
in
> > the 1/4 when they were stock?
> >
> > ______________________________________________________________
> > Chuck
> > '00 Flame Red Durango SLT+
> > 5.9L, 4x4, 3.92 LSD, R/T wheels (Goodyear Eagle GT II 275/60/R17)
> > 2.5" Dynomax Magnum Race Series cat back exhaust, Mopar Performance PCM
> > Quick-D T-body & intake, Autolite 3923 plugs, Mobil 1 oil & filter
> > best 1/4 mile (stock): 16.08 @ 84 mph
> > www.geocities.com/papa_c_d/
> > cewyma@roushind.com
> > ______________________________________________________________
> >
>
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