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great its what i wanted to no...do u no the diff between ur lightning motor and mine in the nite edition? some say its very similar...but im not sure. ive heard that the nite was an early run at the lightning design..any truth to this that u no of?
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The "Nite" edition was a badge job. The Lightning got GT40 heads as well as intake, headers along with factory tuning for the engine combo and firmer shifts from the E4OD transmission.
The GT40 design is much better from the factory than the E7s. The Lightning also had special springs, shocks, sway bars as well as engineered for use with Firestone Firehawk tires. Add in a thicker frame and some extra cooling fins on the 4.10 equipped rear 8.8" axle.
I think Lew's truck is a Lightning clone with a warmed up 5.0L engine if I am not mistaken.
The GT40 design is much better from the factory than the E7s. The Lightning also had special springs, shocks, sway bars as well as engineered for use with Firestone Firehawk tires. Add in a thicker frame and some extra cooling fins on the 4.10 equipped rear 8.8" axle.
I think Lew's truck is a Lightning clone with a warmed up 5.0L engine if I am not mistaken.
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The "Nite" edition was a badge job. The Lightning got GT40 heads as well as intake, headers along with factory tuning for the engine combo and firmer shifts from the E4OD transmission.
The GT40 design is much better from the factory than the E7s. The Lightning also had special springs, shocks, sway bars as well as engineered for use with Firestone Firehawk tires. Add in a thicker frame and some extra cooling fins on the 4.10 equipped rear 8.8" axle.
I think Lew's truck is a Lightning clone with a warmed up 5.0L engine if I am not mistaken.
The GT40 design is much better from the factory than the E7s. The Lightning also had special springs, shocks, sway bars as well as engineered for use with Firestone Firehawk tires. Add in a thicker frame and some extra cooling fins on the 4.10 equipped rear 8.8" axle.
I think Lew's truck is a Lightning clone with a warmed up 5.0L engine if I am not mistaken.
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well lew that truck is sweet...looks good either way. im not one 4 clones either thats why i was glad mine was real so i can put it back to its glory and it will be authentic
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....Thanks , looks like your hard at work on yours , thats the fun part...Lew
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....Better make it fifty ! LOL !,,,, i like your truck , looks like a nice ride... i miss the 4x4s , but that might be another build ?....Lew
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