Originally posted by turbosam6
Maybe you should read those message boards a little more carefully. I've read many posts where guys have pulled sub 2.0 60' times, and there are countless 13 second stock Lightnings. Hell, mine ran 12.9's with a chip, slicks and air intake/ exhaust. I wouldn't race a "fast" street car with it, thats what the GN is for. But stock vs. stock, I bet the Lightning and TTA are very close. both run 13's stock. No, my truck is not "fast". Its faster than a lot of the pathetic cars around here, but thats not saying much.
And whats wrong with buying whats hot now, and not staying with a floundering car manufacturer? If Chevy made a truck to even come close to the Lightning, I'd be the first one in line.
For the record, I'm not the least bit intimidated by a TTA. They are very sweet, but that doesn't make all of them fast. I've seen way too many tubbed 12 second cars to be scared of looks. Anything can be fast, you never know. Give me some good reasons why a sy/ty would be better than a Lightning? I fail to see it. Easier to park maybe.
You're right and I'm wrong....how's that? A lightning can keep right up there with a Turbo T/A
I'll be MORE THAN WILLING to debate SPECIFICS and not general blanket statements which I've seen so far. Both truck have thier advantages/disadvantages. But as far as my "high and mighty" car's (using your words) concerned stock vs. stock your Lightning hasn't a prayer in 1/4 speeds, times or top speeds. No more than my car has a prayer at your truck's payloads. Apples - Oranges again.
A reason?....it's late here and have to work tomorrow so I don't have time to list them all but just for starters the Typhoon is quicker, looks meaner, gets better milage, has AWD and is less expensive. And that's comparing a compact truck to a full size truck for starters....I'll go into it more later when I'm awake. But when it comes to racing a TTA be prepared for an ass-whoopin. Don't take my word for it, find out for yourself if you can find one to race.
I guess all the valid and detailed points I addressed one by one went in one ear and out the other apparently due to loyalty.
I wouldn't suggest you be intimidated by any TTA, just think 2x about racing one unless you've made some pretty serious mods to your truck. Otherwise you'll be seeing some TURBO taillights.
I've READ claims about all the 13 second runs but haven't seen any videos posted of any in STOCK Lightnings WITH STOCK TIRES. Talk is cheap, the proof's in the videos. I suggest plugging the HP #'s into a 1/4 mile calculator and see what that spits out. Can you say 14's all day?
The one I raced was proof enough to me they're hyped much more than what they really are. When's the last time you saw a TTA let alone raced one. As soon as you do let us know the outcome, I already know what it'll be.
Truth is if you take your pick-up to a car street race be prepared for such. If I took my TTA to a truck pull I woudln't expect much. If you're out street racing be very cautious of the older white T/A that sounds like a Grand National pulls next to you and wants to run and if I were you, I'd run...for the foothills cuz you ain't gonna win. If you take the bait you're setting yourself up for a college diploma after the education you get on that race.
We'll be waiting......
