Ford Lightning Review!- The Powerful Sketchy Sleeper Truck!

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 15. 12. 2015
  • For this video, we hop in a truck I've always wanted to experience- The Ford Lightning! Fun and quite the beast. Thanks for watching!
    Subscribe to my channel!: bit.ly/1FLCPRT
    Social stuff, Tshirts, and more below!
    My Social Stuff!
    Instagram/Twitter-Thatdudeinblue
    Like the Facebook!- / thatdudeinblue
    Decals and Stickers!- spinnywhoosh.com/thatdudeinblu...
    T-Shirts!-thatdudeinblue.spreadshirt.com
    Twitch!- / profile
    Get some delicious JerkyXP powers here! COUPON CODE- Thatdudeinblue
    jerkyxp.com/JerkyTeamMember/16/
    Song Used- [Chillout] - Varien & Mr FijiWiji - We Are The Lights [Monstercat Release]
    Lana Del Rey - Ultraviolence (Matstubs Remix)
  • Auta a dopravní prostředky

Komentáře • 1,7K

  • @myfavoritemartian1
    @myfavoritemartian1 Před 4 lety +193

    "Not Known". In 1999, I had to call all over the Southwest to find one. When I did, it was 100 miles away and I gave the dealership my credit card info to place a deposit. It was still on the truck and not even checked in yet. I made him hide both sets of keys until I got there on Saturday AM. When I went to pick it up the salesman was arguing with the sales manager, who wanted to take the truck to lunch. I just walked up and said, "Hi, I'm here to pick up my Lightning." At that point the sales manager turned and walked away. And I had a wonderful 100 mile drive home. Cut to 2019. I still have it. It has 89,000 on the clock. I drive it every day. They will have to bury me in it.

    • @jacktoledo8786
      @jacktoledo8786 Před 3 lety +16

      Last year I called a Chevy dealer regarding a Silverado I wanted to buy and they said COME ON IN! I get to the dealer and the truck isn’t there.. (mind you it was about a 45 minute drive) the sales manager said “I thought it was here”. One of the office guys took the truck to lunch and I waited over TWO HOURS for this buffoon to get back. When the guy got back he started frantically removing his personal items from the back, had a drink in the cup holder LIKE IT WAS HIS TRUCK. All infront of ME the customer. The manager was PISSED 😂 im not sure what happened to the guy but I’m pretty he lost his job. After we test drove & negotiated he dropped 1500 from the final price for the experience AND had it detailed while we signed paperwork. Free oil change for a year as well

  • @mattsmith4322
    @mattsmith4322 Před 8 lety +166

    "Spool makes her drool. Blower whine makes her 69. Chrome gets you dome." -Ford engineers designing the SVT Lightning

    • @zach4185
      @zach4185 Před 4 lety +1

      Chrome, as they color match both bumpers, and put aluminum wheels on....

  • @MusicCitySkateCo
    @MusicCitySkateCo Před 8 lety +645

    low-key one of the fastest cars in the fast and furious.

    • @MrAdrian13
      @MrAdrian13 Před 8 lety +50

      straight up

    • @tylerstrawser3359
      @tylerstrawser3359 Před 7 lety +90

      i always looked at the movie like damn i bet that lightning is faster than mkstly every car on this movie

    • @rattleshaker5600
      @rattleshaker5600 Před 7 lety +51

      i have a 2004 sonic blue lightning, 10psi on boost is stock.

    • @albertorivera2062
      @albertorivera2062 Před 5 lety +7

      Ikr told my little 8 yr brother that 😂😂😂

    • @craigjonesjr5820
      @craigjonesjr5820 Před 5 lety

      Maybe in a straight line lol. But just to prove you wrong. The rx7 pushing nearly any amount of N2O would best the lightning. Not by much with a 100 shot. But would HAPPEN for sure. And we know Doms Rx7 was juiced lol

  • @10subscriberswithnovideos57

    Imagine towing a Terminator to a race track with a Ford Lightning

    • @M0viLover
      @M0viLover Před 3 lety +7

      Ha, ha. Years ago, I did an on-track event at Summit Point Raceway. A silver haired dude I think towed a Ford GT on a trailer, with a Lightning!

  • @vincentput
    @vincentput Před 7 lety +116

    one of the fast and furious cars that didn't have 20+ gears 😂😂😂

  • @DebtLife_Projects
    @DebtLife_Projects Před 5 lety +15

    One of the most underrated and overlooked performance vehicles ever, and I love it. So much fun being overlooked when you pull up next to someone, or underestimated, and blowing their doors off, IN A TRUCK! Lol. Reactions are priceless, especially corvette and challenger owners, for some reason they seem to get pretty ruffled lol 😆

  • @ronnieromero7604
    @ronnieromero7604 Před 7 lety +112

    That truck is all about smiles per gallon :)

    • @teamaincrad2307
      @teamaincrad2307 Před 4 lety

      Scat pack charger does that.
      Charger RT with muffler delete and res delete does that too.

  • @ThatDudeinBlue
    @ThatDudeinBlue  Před 8 lety +270

    Thanks for watching guys and gals! What do you guys think of the lightning?!

    • @chrismalone4062
      @chrismalone4062 Před 8 lety +4

      +ThatDudeinBlue Now I want one lol

    • @bassplayerA7X1994
      @bassplayerA7X1994 Před 8 lety +3

      +ThatDudeinBlue I love it. Have had my 01 as a daily for a while. Definitely gets some looks when you're flying past some fbodies.

    • @tazermeida
      @tazermeida Před 8 lety +2

      +ThatDudeinBlue I've been waiting for this one.

    • @paulrondeau2517
      @paulrondeau2517 Před 8 lety

      +ThatDudeinBlue Nice truck! I want a Terminator cobra so bad. Reminded me of your review on that black termi..But how come you mention this truck has horrible fuel economy but the termi is rather decent? Because of the auto tranny? Just curious! Good review bro!

    • @SoFloCamejo
      @SoFloCamejo Před 8 lety +12

      Feel my Murica as I pass you, I died

  • @BillsandBongs
    @BillsandBongs Před 8 lety +243

    Always wanted a 04 cobra and a lightning

    • @2100Awesome
      @2100Awesome Před 8 lety +4

      what a great combo

    • @ELKOBRA03
      @ELKOBRA03 Před 8 lety

      i have a 03 and sold my 04 lightning

    • @JaVvii3
      @JaVvii3 Před 8 lety +2

      Hell yeah, having those two in the garage would be awesome

    • @ELKOBRA03
      @ELKOBRA03 Před 8 lety +1

      +JaVvii3 i was bleeesed to have them both..for me those are cars are my dream cars. both were oxford .yup..i have a14 gt coyote oxford also to my my terminator..lighting will strike back and will have again

    • @MrMlbfan6
      @MrMlbfan6 Před 8 lety +6

      Ford v10 trucks sounds like they put snakes in the exhaust

  • @OCanadah
    @OCanadah Před 8 lety +273

    I spent soo much time trying to find out what truck Brian O'Connor was driving. I'm glad I know now

    • @ELKOBRA03
      @ELKOBRA03 Před 8 lety +61

      lol are you serious ..i live no more than a mile away from vin diesel house and where they sell tuna ..no crust!!!!..angelino heights

    • @MrFreakofnature999
      @MrFreakofnature999 Před 8 lety +2

      +fastest eaton lightning in socal east LA reppin

    • @TheIrishPhantom
      @TheIrishPhantom Před 8 lety +4

      +O Canada Conan O'Brian drove a gravedigger monster truck.
      Oh my mistake that's a different person.

    • @BeJosephThis
      @BeJosephThis Před 8 lety

      +fastest eaton lightning in socal I used to live in the area too lol

    • @ELKOBRA03
      @ELKOBRA03 Před 8 lety +2

      +Joseph Montano ahua simon ya saves que la raza we got to roll in style lol..puro chiki narcos lol

  • @SmallMTNShredder
    @SmallMTNShredder Před 8 lety +623

    The Mexican mans dream car

    • @deeznutz-wh9qt
      @deeznutz-wh9qt Před 6 lety +18

      Trevor Sisley not really😂

    • @nastyvalenzuela6937
      @nastyvalenzuela6937 Před 6 lety +125

      😂😂 a lot of mexicans dream of a chevy truck they look down on ford but whatever im mexican and this is my dream truck

    • @albertorivera2062
      @albertorivera2062 Před 5 lety +29

      My child hood dream truck now i have it at 19 😉😉😊MEXICAN ASFF😂

    • @robertturnbull2903
      @robertturnbull2903 Před 5 lety

      That's no shit

    • @voltageguy3544
      @voltageguy3544 Před 5 lety +4

      Not really😂😂, I wanted a Chevy but I got a Ford instead, ima just get a Chevy too

  • @musslecar1
    @musslecar1 Před 7 lety +22

    I use to have a built lightning. Had right around 503whp and ran on 16psi here in VA I love these trucks. Mine got 9mpgs at idle...

  • @titleguy1
    @titleguy1 Před 8 lety +58

    "We Are The Lights" intro song with a Ford F-150 Lighting... I get you, David. I get you.
    Great review!

  • @lightningdad13
    @lightningdad13 Před 7 lety +77

    Being a Lightning owner and fan myself I must say great review for not being a professional t.v. show. awesome job. Keep em Real and Keep em Fast!

    • @radical86
      @radical86 Před 6 lety +1

      LightningDad13 you probably won’t see this but I’m looking at getting one and I live in Seattle. How is it in the rain. I’m sure if you drive normal it’s probably fine.

    • @leoampie4942
      @leoampie4942 Před 4 lety +1

      @@radical86 It is fine. I daily one.

  • @uli7141
    @uli7141 Před 8 lety +9

    I am from Germany and one year ago I bought one. This one of the greatest cars I have ever driven. With every mile I drive it makes me happier. It has a lot of upgrades as the valve box of the transmission, suspension and it makes 13 psi boost. If it is straight it is a real killer, if not you just must be brave. With some work on the steering wheel is a lot possible. I love it.
    Everytime you open the throttle I get that smile as seen on your face!!!!! I had so many (fast) cars but no one was that fun.
    It is a real giver!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @P71ScrewHead
      @P71ScrewHead Před 5 lety +2

      Uli, congrats bro, Ford rules, glad you love it..

  • @mike3963
    @mike3963 Před 5 lety +2

    I have a 2003 f-150 and it drives like a dream. I think mine has the 5.4L Triton engine. I love the thing. It still drives like a dream and it has about 235,000 miles on it. They sound about the same but that one has the supercharger, probably a better intake, different manifold, headers, exhaust, tires, and differential.

  • @AWSAM335
    @AWSAM335 Před 7 lety +41

    I've always loved a whiny supercharger: they sound like kazoo kid!

    • @headon434
      @headon434 Před 7 lety

      Sam Bowmer id take a supercharger over a turbo any day

  • @37yeahbuddy
    @37yeahbuddy Před 8 lety +5

    A few things.... 1. This year model had 380hp not 390 like the 03-04 cobras 2. The lightnings were quite well known when that movie was released but I think a particular age group might not have known much about them when they came out. 3. Stock boost I believe is 9.3psi from what Ford said but that truck is probably hitting 10psi because of his mods and the cooler weather. 4. My gosh I forgot how sluggish that 4R100 was. Lol

  • @Bowlegz1765
    @Bowlegz1765 Před 8 lety +3

    I own a Lightning and let me tell you, I still love it!! My truck is 14 years old, and I can still put some of the new muscle cars to shame. Thanks for finally showing the old "Fast Ford" truck some love.

  • @arch417powersports
    @arch417powersports Před 8 lety +178

    Take off the badges and you have a nice little sleeper there ;)

    • @arch417powersports
      @arch417powersports Před 8 lety +23

      woodywoodcakes I would think that some young Yolo would pull up to it in his Honda and say "Oh it's just a truck." Then he gets smoked lol

    • @hesayad1055
      @hesayad1055 Před 8 lety +19

      +woodywoodcakes it doesn't look like anything special if you haven't heard of it tbh. I would consider it a sleeper.

    • @strumpeteer
      @strumpeteer Před 8 lety +3

      +archinuk417 Don't forget the wheels, front spoiler and side skirts :)

    • @DebtLife_Projects
      @DebtLife_Projects Před 8 lety +7

      +archinuk417 it pretty much is already. I always have people pull up next to me, get blown away, then give me the wierdest looks like wtf just happened. I don't know if its cause noone knows what they are or what, but it happens on a daily basis lol

    • @jayyoutube8790
      @jayyoutube8790 Před 8 lety +4

      Here in Ohio the exhaust gives it away.. That style is illegal here unless stock, most are reluctant to run the exhaust all the way to the back.. But that's all that gives it away.

  • @dcinhere
    @dcinhere Před 8 lety +68

    I disagree with your statement being that this truck was unknown. Actually quite the opposite, and in fact their was a previous generation of the lightning before this. Maybe your age group have no idea what this truck was. But most people knew what a Lightning was all about, and instantly recognized it in FF.

    • @JROC734
      @JROC734 Před 8 lety +3

      Agreed. When I was 16 and they came out in 99 I loved them and would go look at them at the dealerships. People who knew American performance knew exactly what a L was. And in 99 18's where considers pretty large diameter performance wheels he'll in 99 Chevy and Dodge truck wheels didn't get over 16". A was quite a cool looking and noticeable truck in its day. It certainly didn't look like your basic F150.
      I now own a 03 L, 03 Cobra, and 88 GT. If you feel that the L inspires -1 confidence then you must feel that a pre-05 Mustang or old Fbody installs -10 confidence as a L is a much more competent and more modern platform. Not as fast HP for HP but easily more forgiving of a platform. Also a L has a 9.75" rear end just like every other 5.4L F150 Ford ever sold, plus a stock L makes around 9 psi and maybe close to 10 psi on a cool day.
      Btw a L's weight distribution is crappy but it's the same as a Terminators and better than a iron block GT500's. It has a F/R weight distribution of 57/43.
      Little know fact on the Gen 2 L's is they came with the old 7 lug half ton F250 and F150 7700 GVW trucks heavy duty package with has larger calipers and a beefed up frame it just didn't come with the 7 lug wheels. It makes buying parts a pita as it's the only short bed regular can truck offered with that package so many Lightning specific part like parking brake cables and things like that.

    • @dcinhere
      @dcinhere Před 8 lety +1

      JROC734 You and me must be the same age then. Because yea the Lightning was the shit then, but obviously the price, limited production, and insurance rates hindered their popularity amongst the youth market. So I can kind of see where he thinks that way, but honestly every car or truck guy knew a Lightening when they saw it. The ground effects, the front bumper, the clear tails were all give aways, before you see and hear it disappear!

    • @HELLCOMESTOTOWN
      @HELLCOMESTOTOWN Před 8 lety +3

      Yeah wtf everyone knew what a lightning was back when they were new.

    • @MrTmenzo
      @MrTmenzo Před 8 lety +4

      you can tell this guy does not know shit about cars. He and his buddies habe the parents pay for their car stuff and i bet he probably goes on Wikipedia to look up info before doing videos.

    • @dcinhere
      @dcinhere Před 8 lety +2

      ***** Yea you can tell he comes from an affluent area. Like every single car he reviews has the best of the best parts and it belongs to some kid who probably still lives with mommy and daddy and has no real bills.

  • @Max23653
    @Max23653 Před 8 lety +47

    would you like some cheese for all that WHINE

  • @apache0987
    @apache0987 Před 8 lety +1

    My grandfather had one. I was only 10 at the time, but I still remember smoking a Porsche Boxter and an '03 Mach 1. He had a pulley and exhaust and that's it. He would do burnouts and fly-bys for us (he was almost 70). I still miss that supercharger whine.

  • @jasoncombs664
    @jasoncombs664 Před 4 lety +2

    I bought brand new and still own a 2003 lightning. It has 380 hp and 450 torque lbs from the factory. They also boost at 8lbs, but for around 5 dollars you can install a boost bypass valve which can give you up to 2 additional lbs of boost. I hope this helps. Nice review.

  • @ericknight9806
    @ericknight9806 Před 8 lety +4

    Great Review. I have a 2001 Lightning. Mine has been brought back to stock with just a few modifications to bring it up to the 21st century. She is a torque beast, and once you drive one all the time, you just get used to it. Overall, yes it does always put a smile on my face and everyone is always asking me questions about it. I hope to keep it one the road for many more years :)

  • @ZxMURDER
    @ZxMURDER Před 8 lety +25

    I actually like those tail lights! I couldn't imagine the 03 lightning without them!

    • @BlakesGarage
      @BlakesGarage Před 8 lety +29

      +X30N For some reason Subaru thought they were still cool until 2014. LOL!

    • @TTime685
      @TTime685 Před 8 lety

      +Blake's Garage Huh? Please explain.. I don't get it lol

    • @BlakesGarage
      @BlakesGarage Před 8 lety +1

      TTime685 Subaru WRX/STI hatch form 08-14 had clear tail lights.

    • @TTime685
      @TTime685 Před 8 lety +1

      Blake's Garage Shit.. I think they look good/cool ;) And I think you forgot the 06-07 also lol

    • @BlakesGarage
      @BlakesGarage Před 8 lety

      TTime685 Yeah its usually the first thing people change.

  • @victoroliveira3256
    @victoroliveira3256 Před 8 lety +222

    next ride to drive, is the viper truck

    • @shawnprickett4099
      @shawnprickett4099 Před 8 lety +14

      I wish those are more rare than a diamond in a goats ass lol

    • @MrMlbfan6
      @MrMlbfan6 Před 8 lety

      I have a friend that his dad has one

    • @fizzyman1224
      @fizzyman1224 Před 8 lety +17

      I see the srt10 trucks everywhere

    • @MrStiggy91
      @MrStiggy91 Před 8 lety +1

      +Shawn Prickett In South Texas they're relatively common. Some family friends actually have two. Though not sure if they still do, last I saw one of them in person was years ago. Until last year you could usually find about a dozen through CarMax but I think they got too old.

    • @shawnprickett4099
      @shawnprickett4099 Před 8 lety

      +MrStiggy91 I've never seen one before in person I've seen images and have never seen one in Florida or Connecticut

  • @AF_1892
    @AF_1892 Před 5 lety +2

    I am a proud 03 Lightning owner. If I'm feeling sad nothing makes me grin like a Cheshire cat listening to that whine. So perfect. No reason to modify anything in mine. Waited in line for dealerships to call me. 3 weeks later I got it.

  • @5.0_life30
    @5.0_life30 Před 8 lety +48

    I just sold my 04' Sonic Blue Lightning and I'm starting to regret it😕😕😕😕😕

    • @Arutha258
      @Arutha258 Před 8 lety +7

      +Junior Lopez I wish Ford would bring back that color. I had an '04 Mustang with the same. I got compliments all the time on that color.

    • @5.0_life30
      @5.0_life30 Před 8 lety +2

      +Arutha258 Yep, I feel you bro. I also got compliments everywhere I went. Very rare and very nice

    • @joshuaholmes7929
      @joshuaholmes7929 Před 8 lety +1

      +Junior Lopez I think probably the closest we will get to the sonic blue will be that color "BLUE FLAME" but you are right "SONIC BLUE" was an awesome color

    • @maximumvelocity6542
      @maximumvelocity6542 Před 7 lety

      I have an 04 Sonic Blue Lightning and never plan on parting ways with it for this exact reason lol. Mine's leveled out and lowered a bit with aftermarket 20" wheels. ported blower, Intake plenum, oval monoblade TB, CAI, MAF, pullied (blower, idler, etc), shift solenoid boost mod, and an SCT tune. Really fun lil toy but I need to put longtubes and cat back on. I you tube exhaust noises a lot and still haven't found an aggressive tone that I like.

    • @5.0_life30
      @5.0_life30 Před 7 lety +3

      +Maximum Velocity Cool, I know it's a fun ride I love the Lightning. You should try the Borla exhaust I think it sounds pretty aggressive and it frees up extra horse power

  • @billystratos6295
    @billystratos6295 Před 8 lety +3

    I love it. That supercharger sound is amazing and the color is great.

  • @bobimedrano1743
    @bobimedrano1743 Před 7 lety +1

    I'm 17 and I'm in love with this Truck & I'm going to do whatever it takes to own one

  • @SpeedAdrenaline
    @SpeedAdrenaline Před 8 lety +3

    this is what I've been waiting for! I like how you try to review a variety of different cars.

  • @iliovecaRS
    @iliovecaRS Před 8 lety +7

    Got these reviews back 2 back

  • @future62
    @future62 Před 8 lety +121

    Dude this thing is like.... not right lol. Something that big should not move that fast. And I know that thing has an old 4 speed auto with long ass gears... so for it to move through them that quick... its like a crime against nature lmao.

    • @FlorecentTurtle
      @FlorecentTurtle Před 8 lety +6

      It has 3.73s in the rear..

    • @ZedlyBro
      @ZedlyBro Před 8 lety +1

      +Nick Latronica There still extremely long, I have an 03 GT with 4.10's and the same transmission and it still pulls forever in the same gear.

    • @cali2468
      @cali2468 Před 8 lety +1

      +ZedlyBro Did you swap the stock 4R70 out for a 4R100?

    • @cali2468
      @cali2468 Před 8 lety +1

      +ZedlyBro Did you swap the stock 4R70 out for a 4R100?

    • @ZedlyBro
      @ZedlyBro Před 8 lety

      J. Moore81 Your right we dont have the same transmission but they have the same stock gear ratio and are both a 4 speed

  • @R6foreternity
    @R6foreternity Před 8 lety +1

    that's awesome to see an awesome piece of automotive history like this on the channel. Watched it twice just for the truck.

  • @AWallaceProductions
    @AWallaceProductions Před 8 lety

    This video is actually how I found your channel. Back in February I came up on an 01 Lightning for sale and went through a bunch of hoops trying to get it, and the seller walked away literally in the financing office, breaking my heart. My dad had an 01 or 02 back in the day and I fell in love with them. Maybe one day.

  • @HercTheJerk
    @HercTheJerk Před 7 lety +23

    Feel my Murica 😂😂😂

  • @ELKOBRA03
    @ELKOBRA03 Před 8 lety +73

    majority of lightnings i wont doubt are here in southern california ..they are everywhere

    • @hahah123124
      @hahah123124 Před 8 lety +3

      I've only seen about 4, ever lol

    • @officialespinox
      @officialespinox Před 8 lety

      I've seen one in CenCal

    • @dopenuts69
      @dopenuts69 Před 8 lety +3

      I've seen atleast 5 in my city alone also in SOCAL

    • @caseyjacobs2330
      @caseyjacobs2330 Před 8 lety +1

      My dad has one here in Illinois, used to drag race it.

    • @wyldcardsam
      @wyldcardsam Před 8 lety +1

      Ik of atleast 6 of the here in Houston TX

  • @joshruiz809
    @joshruiz809 Před 7 lety +1

    Had an '02 for 8 years. Loved every minute of it. The tail lights were the first thing to go on mine. Couldnt stand them either lol. Shift kit really wakes it up.

  • @nissan_racing_9859
    @nissan_racing_9859 Před 8 lety +2

    I was looking for that reference to The Fast and the Furious. I love it when you throw those in!!!

  • @ronniedueitt4843
    @ronniedueitt4843 Před 8 lety +5

    Good to see a lightning review definitely A very fun and reliable truck. I've Raced many cars with mine and most were shocked with the outcome of getting there swapped civic or cat fish Camaros walked by a truck.

  • @jamisgood21
    @jamisgood21 Před 5 lety +4

    I have a 03 SVT Focus and a 94 SVT Cobra...I would LOVE to add one of these to the stable haha.

  • @Colver47
    @Colver47 Před 8 lety

    I have fond memories of the lighting. my dad got one when i was little and i still remember driving really fast on the back roads and doing burnouts for the hell of it

  • @jamdwhi
    @jamdwhi Před 8 lety +1

    I love your reviews man! Always great to watch.

  • @bradbohen2615
    @bradbohen2615 Před 5 lety +6

    That supercharger wines loud, has been ported polished & the silencer holes plugged. You can also get 3 lbs by disconnecting the bypass valve.

    • @lollol-xp4mc
      @lollol-xp4mc Před 3 lety

      Is that real? Can anyone confirm? That would be a sweet mod

    • @bradbohen2615
      @bradbohen2615 Před 3 lety

      @@lollol-xp4mc it's a common mod. To at least plug the silencer holes when you gotta pull the sc for maintenance or repairs. No one puts it back on stock. At least plug the holes with jb weld if nothing else 😜.

  • @JaySoFly1993
    @JaySoFly1993 Před 8 lety +2

    "Feel my murica as I pass you" lmao David your awesome

  • @alexgonick
    @alexgonick Před 8 lety +1

    I love the SVT Lightning. I've always wanted one. There are also two Lightnings in my neighborhood as well. Paired with a very loud 05-06 gt Mustang Coupe.

  • @juanmartinez-kd2jq
    @juanmartinez-kd2jq Před 7 lety +1

    My favorite truck thanks for making this video it brings back so much good memories of a 04 Lightning I had

  • @LawkSmyth
    @LawkSmyth Před 5 lety +4

    picked up an '01 about a month ago, love this truck.

    • @davidalba6781
      @davidalba6781 Před 3 lety

      How is it running?

    • @LawkSmyth
      @LawkSmyth Před 3 lety

      @@davidalba6781 good, needs a few things replaced here and there but overall im happy

  • @imSchwaggy
    @imSchwaggy Před 8 lety +6

    DUDE! I never thought Id see a review of these. in the states, as far as I know, not many people mod these. But in other countries, like Jamaica for instance. My uncle (an r34 gtr owner) has one of these, semi stancy, SUPER fast, I DID NOT expect it to be so fast.

    • @diegomontoya4180
      @diegomontoya4180 Před 8 lety +5

      In places like California and Texas Lightnings are one of the common modded trucks

    • @TheGuyWhoDidUrM0M
      @TheGuyWhoDidUrM0M Před 8 lety

      +Diego Montoya (Fxkk Sxcietyy) You guys should YT search "SSThis", you'll love the vid

    • @imSchwaggy
      @imSchwaggy Před 8 lety

      +Chris Rife I live in mass I don't think I've ever even seen one here. I know Delaware is big on them I seen a lot down there

    • @felix56898
      @felix56898 Před 8 lety

      look up la sonic bullz its a lightning out here in Cali its pretty fast

  • @brockwright2247
    @brockwright2247 Před 8 lety +1

    Thank you for doing reviews again!!

  • @Latham74
    @Latham74 Před 5 lety +1

    Had an '02. Port the stock Eaton, smaller pulley, and tune it. 400 rwhp easy. Add a valve body to firm up the transmission shifts.

  • @matthybel955
    @matthybel955 Před 4 lety +3

    I'd love to have one of these, or even just an F150 of this style in good condition with no rust issues

    • @JDMsubaruGuy
      @JDMsubaruGuy Před 4 lety

      10th gens are some of the best trucks you could ever own. My first truck was an 01 lariat 5.4 f150. I would get another 97-03 5.4 in a heartbeat

  • @judybigbooty108
    @judybigbooty108 Před 8 lety +6

    The look on peoples faces with you pull up to a Honda civic SI at a light and rev the engine and all you here is a supercharger whine. They start shitting bricks

  • @dynamitecandyman
    @dynamitecandyman Před 8 lety

    my dad used to have a lightning with a tune, lower pulley, and a bassani exhaust. still one of my favorite vehicles ive ever driven.

  • @powershift1365
    @powershift1365 Před 8 lety

    David I had been saying for so long that you should review a Lightning, and here we are! Keep the videos flowing man!

  • @addicted2monster602
    @addicted2monster602 Před 7 lety +4

    the only whine I love to hear, that whine tho

  • @Sicksan14
    @Sicksan14 Před 7 lety +5

    That whine.. My goodness.

  • @anthonygriffin8463
    @anthonygriffin8463 Před 8 lety

    Right on david. One of my fav production trucks. Thanks for reviewing man.

  • @marcelinojiron7188
    @marcelinojiron7188 Před 8 lety

    Ahh man hearing that supercharger brought back some good memories, two of my buddies had thees trucks growing up they were BEASTS!

  • @shawncarson8131
    @shawncarson8131 Před 8 lety +21

    That trans is just begging for a shift kit.

    • @strifelife4003
      @strifelife4003 Před 8 lety +13

      +Shawn Carson you misspelled stick shift

    • @phillipberk5767
      @phillipberk5767 Před 8 lety

      +Strife Life lol

    • @BrownBomber92181
      @BrownBomber92181 Před 3 lety

      Hahaha! Right? Its crazy how fast the truck is considering it has a ridiculously slow, mushy shifting 4R100. Shift kit will make this truck much quicker. I had a 97 F150 2wd, short bed with a 5.4. I put a B&M street/strip shift kit, & it went from a mediocre 9 second 0-60 truck to a tire chirping sleeper that can hang with Impala SS's.

  • @ftho1986
    @ftho1986 Před 7 lety +29

    kinda sounds like a v8 powered washing machine

  • @Danism80
    @Danism80 Před 8 lety

    My last daily was an '03 Lightning. I loved that truck. Like you said, it was a tire wrecking, giggle machine. I traded it in for a 2011 coyote back in Feb. Just to let you know how much I loved the roots blower in the Lightning, I ordered a Brenspeed 710R Roush supercharger kit for my coyote last Sunday. Vids to come.

  • @Blitzkrieg2002
    @Blitzkrieg2002 Před 8 lety +1

    I bought my 02 Silver Lightning new in the Spring of 02, and I still own it. So that lets you know how much I Love it...

  • @anthonycervantes1456
    @anthonycervantes1456 Před 8 lety +4

    I'd like to see more performance trucks on your page. Chevy Silverado SS, Ram SRT10/Rumblebee,Daytona, Ford Tremor, ETC

  • @Deadpoolmasterchief
    @Deadpoolmasterchief Před 7 lety +49

    THE SUPRA OF TRUCKS

    • @ayden3810
      @ayden3810 Před 7 lety +12

      MANXAN H no because Supras are overpriced as fuck

    • @_Anthony___
      @_Anthony___ Před 6 lety +4

      xtra doc, like the lightning.....

    • @kristianmichels5649
      @kristianmichels5649 Před 5 lety

      Wouldn't it be the mustang cobra of trucks??

    • @_Anthony___
      @_Anthony___ Před 5 lety +1

      From the future, i ended up getting a lightning...

    • @f02_alexx
      @f02_alexx Před 2 lety

      @@_Anthony___ did you really? Post a video I wanna see it

  • @bigterrance_4341
    @bigterrance_4341 Před 8 lety

    my uncle had one same year I'm pretty sure and color and he would pick me up from school sometimes when I was in like 2nd or 3rd grade and I always loved that supercharger whine and when it rained he would do burnout and drift U turns. fun badass trucks for sure lol

  • @chillrasta12
    @chillrasta12 Před 8 lety

    This is what I like about your channel david. Always reviews of cars that we least expect.

  • @younglingnumber9629
    @younglingnumber9629 Před 8 lety +22

    Anyone else realize the the video is 10 minutes flat?

  • @aminuabdullahi5922
    @aminuabdullahi5922 Před 8 lety +16

    svt lightning favorite truck of all time other than the dodge ram srt10

    • @aminuabdullahi5922
      @aminuabdullahi5922 Před 8 lety +7

      +Aminu Abdullahi also ford should really bring back the svt lightning to go along side the raptor

    • @ELKOBRA03
      @ELKOBRA03 Před 8 lety

      srt 10 are not as fast as lightnings.. yes its a v10 500 hp but they arent as fast as lightnings..i street raced a few and track.. mine ran 8.09 1/8 mile street tire swapped pullies upper and lower with a street tune

    • @robertwyatt1458
      @robertwyatt1458 Před 8 lety +2

      +Aminu Abdullahi They'd probably ruin it with a fucking V6 like everything else they make but it would be cool to see it come back

    • @theunknown4772
      @theunknown4772 Před 8 lety +1

      Same but my all time favorite is the Syclone

    • @aminuabdullahi5922
      @aminuabdullahi5922 Před 8 lety +3

      +Danny Contreras oh word I love the cyclone too💪

  • @BigMoney23223
    @BigMoney23223 Před 4 lety +2

    I have been in love with this truck since the 2000 model, the 04 is my favorite although it's the same for 03. Every panel is perfect, it's just drop dead gorgeous. I'm going to buy one in a few years.

    • @SMD-si7fm
      @SMD-si7fm Před 4 lety

      ROUSH4203 hard to find, but good much man

  • @ironedge626
    @ironedge626 Před 8 lety

    I was just thinking to myself that when I get my lightning, and put all the parts my dad never got to put on his back in 2003, I would drive all the way down to you from Detroit to have you review it 😃 that's one of my new goals!

  • @Pwilly1984
    @Pwilly1984 Před 7 lety +14

    01-04 lightning has 380hp 450tq stock 99-00 had 360hp 440tq....not 390hp regardless tho....still one hell of a truck...only truck id ever want to own! :)

    • @cesarcarmona9361
      @cesarcarmona9361 Před 7 lety

      Pwilly1984 i thought it was 99-02 was 360 hp and only 03-04 had 380 jp

    • @deeznutz-wh9qt
      @deeznutz-wh9qt Před 6 lety

      Has longtube headers sooo pretty much 400

    • @emipadron1
      @emipadron1 Před 6 lety

      Pwilly1984 01/04 not 99/02

    • @Pwilly1984
      @Pwilly1984 Před 6 lety

      Emily Padron that's what I said... 01-04 had 380hp

  • @oscarflores5226
    @oscarflores5226 Před 7 lety +10

    i currently own a 2002 ford lightning

    • @radical86
      @radical86 Před 6 lety +2

      You probably won’t see this but I’m looking at buying one and I live in Seattle. How does it handle in the rain? Im sure if you drive normal it’s probably fine.

    • @jeffreyssvtproductions1986
      @jeffreyssvtproductions1986 Před 5 lety +1

      @@radical86 yes you can, they can get a little skeatchy if you were too floor it but for the most part you would be fine in rain

  • @joshrazo2355
    @joshrazo2355 Před 8 lety +1

    Great video, I've loved these things since they came out.

  • @vikotto
    @vikotto Před 3 lety +1

    Love that whine sound.

  • @Brock_Landers
    @Brock_Landers Před 8 lety +3

    There was a guy around here when I was 18 (about 15 years ago) that had a Lightning with a manual that would whoop on almost everything around here that was willing to street race it. I had a turbo 92 Integra that made 256 HP to the wheels that doesn't sound like much but I beat my buddy's 5.0 95 Mustang with a Kenne Bell that made 600 at the wheels and that modified Lightning would whoop my ass everytime. It sounded amazing too. Such an amazing truck...

    • @P71ScrewHead
      @P71ScrewHead Před 5 lety

      Dude in that 95 must have not known how to drive, that or 0 traction on some crappy tires, but I think its all of the above.. Plus those lil FWD cars can grip cuz they're so light power to weight ratio, so congrats on that W..

  • @6266_
    @6266_ Před 8 lety +30

    Now all we need is a Dsm :)

    • @vantezuko5985
      @vantezuko5985 Před 8 lety

      Review my awd swapped spyder 😅

    • @6266_
      @6266_ Před 8 lety +1

      +D Wash I'd let him review my GSX if I didn't live like 20 hours away lol

    • @vantezuko5985
      @vantezuko5985 Před 8 lety

      +Jacob Chavez lol i live in texas i might head up that way for h20i next year

    • @pvogel
      @pvogel Před 8 lety

      +D Wash 2g AWD?

    • @vantezuko5985
      @vantezuko5985 Před 8 lety

      +Paul Vogel yessir being swapped right now into 98 spyder donor car is a 97 gsx that was in a wreck

  • @Threewolfs-
    @Threewolfs- Před 4 lety

    Own a ‘02 Red Lighting, scooped Hood, and a few other extras, took me two years to find it (a red one, stock), had it for four years now, still get a kick out of it (the sound) when I step on the gas, nothing in the world like it. And wouldn’t trade it for the world. They saying goes something like drive till it falls apart, I will and then put back together again. The Rams a pretty truck (stock), already with the hood scoop and fin, but I LOVE my Ford......🤙🏼❤️❤️❤️🤠

  • @hemartinsvt
    @hemartinsvt Před 8 lety

    I had a black 02 Lightning and it ran very well. It was bone stock made 10 lbs and would run the 1/4 in 13 flat at 107mph on toyo proxey's was clocked with a calibrated gun at 155 mph. I popped the #8 sparkplug out of the head and blew the head gasket. that was with 100k miles on it as well. how? held it wide open for roughly 3-4 mins. the main thing I want to say is that it never said no, never had any problems with the motor or transmission. it still to this day is the most comfortable vehicle I've been in and I've even been told by my mom "this is more comfortable than my Cadillac". I'm currently looking for the dark blue 02. 02 is the only year they made the dark blue and it's the "rarest" of lightings. my black 02 was special and my friends and family loved it. I can't wait to have another one.

  • @MuscleVsTuner
    @MuscleVsTuner Před 8 lety +133

    Find a Ram SRT-10!

    • @millionairesclubllc3193
      @millionairesclubllc3193 Před 6 lety +18

      dodge sux

    • @fabianbravo9105
      @fabianbravo9105 Před 6 lety +4

      lightning

    • @5secondstories15
      @5secondstories15 Před 6 lety +2

      Millionaires Club LLC DODGE ALL THE WAY

    • @colinnoelle3569
      @colinnoelle3569 Před 6 lety +1

      Millionaires Club LLC that’s why the srt10 motor makes the same power as this truck... and it’s not boosted..

    • @VAHOSS
      @VAHOSS Před 6 lety +12

      Colin noelle that big gas gussling 8.4l v10 only makes 390hp? Hahaha! This is a little 5.4l. No wonder dodge only sold like 2 or 3 of those pieces of shit.

  • @thedudelebowski2475
    @thedudelebowski2475 Před 7 lety +5

    Just curious, where did you get the data that the Lightning didn't sell very well? Also, it's a 9.75 inch rear end vice the 9.5 you mentioned. Cool that it came from the factory with a BEEFY rear. And yes, this engine CANNOT be confused with the Ford GT engine. Factory HP was 380 HP with 450 FTLBS torque. Also, how are you correlating the Brian O'Connor thing with greater publicity for the Lightning? In all the forums I frequent, that might be one or two threads. Definitely not the "greater publicity" you mention. Tail lights kick ass!
    All the bitching aside, still love the vids man!

  • @14uabsua
    @14uabsua Před 8 lety +1

    ive been waiting for a lightning review!

  • @Raphael1989
    @Raphael1989 Před 8 lety

    I love the supercharger sound! I could listen to it all day

  • @idontlikecops1
    @idontlikecops1 Před 8 lety +38

    Review my trailblazer ss im in virgina 420 whp

  • @FLECK215
    @FLECK215 Před 8 lety +40

    What about reviewing a dodge ram srt 10?

    • @patchienow1597
      @patchienow1597 Před 8 lety +1

      They're pretty damn rare... Not too many out there where the owner is willing to let David drive it, but perhaps he knows someone with one.

    • @OverTheRoadRowson
      @OverTheRoadRowson Před 8 lety +2

      +Zero 0 they are pieces of shit big slow and ugly

    • @insaneturtle33
      @insaneturtle33 Před 8 lety +2

      +Over The Road Rowson you have no idea what you're talking about

    • @daltex81
      @daltex81 Před 8 lety

      +Over The Road Rowson you are so clueless!

    • @OverTheRoadRowson
      @OverTheRoadRowson Před 8 lety

      +daltex81 yea because you see so many trucks on race tracks they are shit

  • @BrownBomber92181
    @BrownBomber92181 Před 3 lety +2

    I worked at a Ford dealership when these first came out, and I remember these being so hard to launch from a dig. You were either smoking the rear tires, or the trans would shift into 2nd too soon.

  • @shawnprickett4099
    @shawnprickett4099 Před 8 lety

    Great video David I love the lightning because of the sleeper status and how it looks I need it in me life

  • @krysistheabyss
    @krysistheabyss Před 8 lety +16

    most mexican truck you'll ever see #truestory #beinglatino

    • @ELKOBRA03
      @ELKOBRA03 Před 8 lety +3

      im sure you will understand aka im paisa and my lightning nick name was the chalinonater! ahua.. lol

    • @ladenalihd3501
      @ladenalihd3501 Před 8 lety

      +fastest eaton lightning in socal te lo sico

    • @bradchilders5546
      @bradchilders5546 Před 8 lety

      +Christian Garcia So true, I live in Dallas and Latinos always stare at my truck…and the only people to ever come up to me and compliment it are Latino hahaha

    • @ELKOBRA03
      @ELKOBRA03 Před 8 lety

      +Miguel Rivera what? que?

    • @SrBu
      @SrBu Před 8 lety +1

      hah every paisa here wants one 😂😂

  • @justyouraverage2869
    @justyouraverage2869 Před 8 lety +3

    Lightning = Sleeper Truck

    • @mrnoah1124
      @mrnoah1124 Před 8 lety

      But it's not because it's a production truck lol

    • @justyouraverage2869
      @justyouraverage2869 Před 8 lety

      +mrnoah1124 nobody expected the lightning to be the beast that it is until later on

    • @kingmercyful7975
      @kingmercyful7975 Před 8 lety

      +mrnoah1124 it's under estimated though, trust me... My lightning is crazy fast! (For a nearly stock truck)

    • @ltsjoke5443
      @ltsjoke5443 Před 8 lety

      +MEOWZA Man, Lightings are fairly quick, I wish to own one some day.

  • @mtq5060
    @mtq5060 Před 8 lety

    I love these trucks, my absolute favourite. That blower whine is sick!

  • @jpdst29
    @jpdst29 Před 5 lety

    SVT Lightning has always been a dream truck of mine. In Sonic Blue too!!!
    I'm not sure if its because of the location I live (East coast, US) but in all my years here I've only seen 1 on the road and 1 at a car show.
    That makes it even more desirable to me because of its rarity.

  • @kevin1kraemer1
    @kevin1kraemer1 Před 8 lety +3

    David should review do it with Dans Camaro SS LT1

  • @Jimmyxsx
    @Jimmyxsx Před 7 lety +3

    Drive an SVT raptor off-road next.

  • @Viperman200221
    @Viperman200221 Před 8 lety +1

    I would love to have a lightning for a DD. A classmate of mine when I was going to UTI had one. When he had it on the dyno and pulled of the top of the airbox the superchargers whine was almost deafening.

  • @LiamRodriguez1967
    @LiamRodriguez1967 Před 8 lety

    Heard and saw one of these in person. extremely loud and badass.

  • @SwagToTheWheels
    @SwagToTheWheels Před 8 lety +139

    The engine sounds like a 13 year old girl who can't get her Starbucks

    • @miggs_productions164
      @miggs_productions164 Před 6 lety +5

      SwagToTheWheels lmao true.

    • @jorgedm15
      @jorgedm15 Před 6 lety +15

      NoH8 homeboy talking bad about a v8 with a supercharger but drives a honda... lol

    • @cesaravila7947
      @cesaravila7947 Před 6 lety +3

      Was this supposed to be an insult or?...

    • @johanwhhs1045
      @johanwhhs1045 Před 5 lety

      Still beats your Honda in the profile 😏

    • @AF_1892
      @AF_1892 Před 5 lety

      Your face

  • @benjamindhuggin1710
    @benjamindhuggin1710 Před 8 lety +3

    GMC syclone next?

  • @anthonyolivares7502
    @anthonyolivares7502 Před 8 lety +1

    Yes! Thank you so much for this review!

  • @murkle1994
    @murkle1994 Před 7 lety +1

    I need this. I also love the first gen lightnings.