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stevef100s 02-01-2006 09:02 PM

03 Lightning VS. Silverado SS
 
I saw an SS today at work, and a co-worker stated that my L would lose to the SS in a drag race. The SS owner wasn't so sure, since he wouldn't put up a C note to race me (or even for nothing, until he has boost). I've looked for the specs, but haven't found much. Just what are the facts?

Blurry94 02-01-2006 11:00 PM

Those trucks are extremely heavy!!! Stock for stock, the SS silvy doesn't hold a candle to a GEN 2 L in a drag race...period!

1996pwrstrk 02-01-2006 11:42 PM

From 50mph to 100 plus I walked away from one with my 96 powerstroke.

ace555 02-02-2006 05:37 PM

Just put it this way.. the ss (345hp) isn't even in the L (380) or srt10's (500) class..

"Despite this kind of stellar performance, there are still a couple high-performance pickups that an SS owner doesn’t want to tangle with for fear of being embarrassed: the F150 Lightning and the Dodge SRT10. Without some aftermarket help, the Silverado isn’t in their class when it comes to pure muscle and straight-line go." as quoted by gulfcoastnews.com

..even with a 6-8 psi s/c kit : procharger/wipple/paxton..exc exc - and you with just a chip i would be willing to bet you would still light him up

dhag911 02-02-2006 08:21 PM

the ss would probably get off the line better since it is all-wheel drive

96ninjaman 02-03-2006 12:57 PM

If it's not the Joe Gibbs Edition it won't stand a chance.

Milwaukee 02-06-2006 09:22 PM

I smoke SS's all day. They do get off the line quick but not for long.

notsoswwuyd 02-14-2006 01:29 AM

a ss cannot even come close. my friend just bought one he said he wanted to run me. I told him I would give him a head start (pissed him off) he said he didn't need one and that he would put 500 on it. need less to say he still owes me 500 bucks. But I had to mess with him some, when we took off I just tryed to stay with him, letting him think he had a chance. I let him start to pull maybe 2 foot and he turned to me a waved at me like saying bye bye. So I floored it and pulled on him hard. he did not even stop at the next light, he just turned right and went home. I feel bad for him, his new girlfriend was in his truck. LOL

Milwaukee 02-14-2006 08:06 AM

lol, I dont even bother with them (SS truck)anymore when they pull up to me. It isnt worth a ticket. I love old corvettes those give me a challange.

TitanMan 02-24-2006 03:22 PM

I've had no problems with the SS, I have a Titan by the way in stock form. I have however been smoked by a lightning, one of the reasons I'm here looking around. Lightning or SRT-10 is my current dilemma as a second play truck if you will.

FORDhd 03-13-2006 07:14 PM

tell ur co worker his ss is a joke :-X06


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