Small weekend project...

Looking good Linc! Those Lightning's are nice trucks too. What is going to get done performance wise besides the ported blower?

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by DickyT

Looking good Linc! Those Lightning's are nice trucks too. What is going to get done performance wise besides the ported blower?

Well, currently it has an airaid intake, c&l elbow and a custom exhaust. 40 series flowmaster 2 in 2 out muffler with the rear cats deleted.

Plan to get the blower ported (or buy a new case), 6lb lower pulley, new belt, tr6 plugs, and a full tune on a dyno. I will be buying a programmer for it, forgot what brand (the dyno shop uses a certain brand and that is what I need).

I have some nitto drag radials, and plan to get a set of long traction bars. I may lower the truck, but not much, like a 1-2 drop. I drive it daily, so I can't go too extreme with the crappy roads here in LA.

After all that I should have around 500hp at the wheels. Should be plenty for some stoplight drags. If I can make it launch well... Might get a higher stall converter, but that is not on the top of the list.

[nitrostarter]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

I have some nitto drag radials, and plan to get a set of long traction bars. I may lower the truck, but not much, like a 1-2 drop. I drive it daily, so I can't go too extreme with the crappy roads here in LA...

Swap out those Nittos for Mickey Thompson drag radials. They hook mucho better!!!

Originally Posted by Unsullied_Spy

Very nice! I like the Lightnings minus the stupid tail lights and 2wd. I would ditch those FlowMasters though. Everyone and their brother has them and they don't really sound that good. I've got Magnaflows on my Mustang and they sound awesome (mine are only catback for now, sounds great but no drone at speed).

I love the way both sound on Mustangs! Kinda favor Flows tho....


Linc: Love those Toyo tires on there! Too bad they changed the design. Im convinced the new ones are built for more comfort than performance....

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by nitrostarter

Swap out those Nittos for Mickey Thompson drag radials. They hook mucho better!!!



I love the way both sound on Mustangs! Kinda favor Flows tho....


Linc: Love those Toyo tires on there! Too bad they changed the design. Im convinced the new ones are built for more comfort than performance....

Ahh they make hook a bit better, but you can get 30k miles out of the nittos, and I do not plan to swap when I want to drag.

The toyos are ok, got them for painting a truck hood and roof, so basically 100 bucks and a few hours of my time. They do not grip as well as the oem eagle tires... When I swap them out I will go back to the goodyears...

Mustakes do sound good, but it is hard to hear them when they are so far behind me...

Still working on the truck, we got super busy at work and one employee had a death in the family so I doubt I will have much free time this week. Last week of the month, gotta get the money in! Had 5 cars dropped off on fri, and I have a motorhome to fix and paint a bit of. Way too much for a week but we will get it done...

[rchippie]

Originally Posted by lincpimp

Ahh they make hook a bit better, but you can get 30k miles out of the nittos, and I do not plan to swap when I want to drag.

The toyos are ok, got them for painting a truck hood and roof, so basically 100 bucks and a few hours of my time. They do not grip as well as the oem eagle tires... When I swap them out I will go back to the goodyears...

Mustakes do sound good, but it is hard to hear them when they are so far behind me...

Still working on the truck, we got super busy at work and one employee had a death in the family so I doubt I will have much free time this week. Last week of the month, gotta get the money in! Had 5 cars dropped off on fri, and I have a motorhome to fix and paint a bit of. Way too much for a week but we will get it done...

Get all the work while you can.

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by rchippie

Get all the work while you can.

You got that right! I will work all night and I do not turn anything away... Most other shops are feelin' the burn, but my mad people skills (cutting deals alot these days) are keeping us busy. Not getting rich quick, but I am paying the bills! Just need to sell a few more rc toys and I can finish the big projects!