I agree :-)
Downside to the R/T though is the towing capability. I think the Lightning can tow as much as a 318 Dakota (or close to it, like 5000 lbs). When you get it setup, comeon down to VMP. I know of at least 3 lightnings that run up there (1 of which is a co-worker of a buddy of mine, and my buddy drives a WRX running 14.2-14.3). One of the L's runs 12.7, another runs 12.9. Think the other runs 13.5. *sigh* Gimme about another 5 years, maybe I'll be able to scrounge up enough $$$ for a SC by then. Actually, ya know what, maybe they'll have the Charger out and have the 6.1 HEMI in it then :-)
Once I get some new O2 sensors in and get my brakes fixed, I might make another run up to VMP. Maybe I can improve on that sluggish 15.65 =O
Ken Allgood
97 CC SLT 5.2L
>
> From: "Dave Downing" <ded74@yahoo.com>
> Date: 2003/07/15 Tue PM 02:23:07 EDT
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Re: toyota s-runner threat to r/t
>
>
> > Hmmm... wonder if they failed to mention as well that of the 3, the R/T
> was the only one not supercharged. And once you do, it's as fast if not
> faster than the other 2 (not to forget better looking, and cheaper then the
> lightning, but don't know the price of the toy). Course, SRT-10 blows them
> all away (stock), and it's not supercharged..hehe.. Course, it's close to
> double the price of the lightning.
> >
> > Ken Allgood
> > 97 CC SLT 5.2L
>
> Yup, that's where I'll be at by the end of the week, looks and a
> supercharger to boot ;) Plus some other boltons that should make me faster
> than a stock Lightning, and still for less money. Although, I do like the
> L's, and the fact that they have a warranty to go with their blower, where
> as I'll be SOL if anything goes wrong. But the Dakota still wins in the
> looks dept as far as I'm concerned.
>
> -Dave
>
>
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