Different Strokes
The second-gen Ford F-150 Lightning is a truck beloved by all, and a big performance upgrade over its predecessor. Its supercharged 5.4L V8 cranked out 360 horsepower and 440 pound-feet of torque (later increased to 380 hp and 450 pound-feet), and folks have been busy making them far more powerful ever since. Regardless, this particular Lightning built by Hoonigan and Paul Walker's brother - Cody Walker - takes a different route entirely.
Interesting Combo
Nicknamed "Lord Frightening," this F-150 Lightning is actually powered by a 2JZ inline-six-cylinder engine ripped from a Toyota Supra, which will obviously upset the Blue Oval purists. Regardless, it makes perfect sense given the fact that both this truck and the Supra played pivotal roles in Walker's big-screen success.
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Mild Build
This is no stock Toyota mill, either, as it's been fitted with a Garrett G30-900 turbo and a custom Ken Gushi intake. Output comes in at 514 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque, and the crew could obviously double that if they wanted to, as the 2JZ is capable of cranking out some seriously lofty numbers if breathed upon heavily enough.
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Other Mods
The new engine is cooled by a Mishimoto intercooler and aluminum radiator, while the driver bangs through the gears perched in a Sparco racing seat. The truck has also been fitted with BellTech coilovers that drop it down one-inch and give it more of a menacing appearance to boot.
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Movie Match
Most will obviously wonder why in the heck anyone would swap a 2JZ into an F-150 Lightning, but hardcore F&F fans know why. Walker's character in the first flick - Brian O'Conner - was shown in the movie driving this very shop truck while working at Racer's Edge, and it was also used to haul parts for his Toyota Supra, which he races in the movie.
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Paying Tribute
That obviously won't excuse the swap in the minds of most Ford fans, but it obviously made Walker's brother quite happy. Being able to rip off some donuts in a truck built to pay tribute to the late actor and well-known car enthusiast is clearly appropriate in this case, or at least as appropriate as it can get.
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