I will say this about L's. They are fast out of the box. They will go 12's no problem. The ones around here that are really fast like Don's Bolt and HDMLUM i think it is go 10's. But they have about 30-40g's invested in them. They are in a class of their own. I personally would never buy or drive one. But that is just me. I feel that us LS1 owners have more passion and love into out trucks to get them to run the times that they do than the L's owners. Because remember L's were made to go fast. My 4.8 wasnt.

 

I'm not real crazy about the looks of lightnings...

They have a nice stance, especially up front. They could use some bigger wheels to fill the wheelwells better. I'm not a huge fan of the 'roundness' I see, or the step things behind the doors.

I think they'd look real sweet with a mild chop, a 2" drop out back, and a 'regular' bed.

It's all relative of course. I know a lot of people that dont like the sharp lines of the new Chevy's. Even die-hard Chevy guys who prefer the older style.

Performance wise I'm clueless.

 

Its the Blue Oval question.......

L's are over hyped.....

 

I had one, and loved it. The L was the best truck I ever owned and prob would still have it if a job change didn't necessitate my to get rid of it. Fast?? Mine ran mid-12's with mods (no headwork, no massaging the motor at all, etc). As for running other vehicles, the fact that a vehicle that weighs in @ 4600+lbs that runs that fast is a testament to the product itself. Guys all over are running high 11's in this truck with a KB blower attached instead of the Eaton. Forged internals, a diesel-tranny that takes one-hellofa *** whipping, a proven blower that you can up the boost on to 14lbs w/o issue ( I know, I did), the best, and I mean BEST intercooler factory made. It is a great truck.

As far as over-rated, I made 353 @ the wheels stock, not even a filter in it. Far from over-rated. If I were to buy a Ford again, the only, ONLY one I would buy is a Lightning. I made over 410rwhp when I sold it.

 

as a tech for Ford.....they suck to work on but i would buy one if I had the money.

 

Im not Going to lie I HATE FORDS.....I have had 7 Chevy and never Anything else..But i like the Lightnings they look Sweet Inside and Out....and have been Beat buy more of them than i can count on one hand....But the People i have talked to that has one Say they Rattle apart...I know i have not talk to every Lightning owner so i cant say they all are like that...But it is what it is A S/C V-8 ment to do one thing Haul *** and they do it well...But i like to think that...Some cars are born fast some are made fast....Mine will Be made Fast cuz it fits my Pocket book....

 

Not to hog your thread, but OhioL where are you from in Ohio?