This 1993 Ford F150 SVT Lightning is a True Performance Truck, But What Exactly is the Point? *SOLD*
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- čas přidán 12. 12. 2019
- SOLD I'm torn. Genuinely. This 1993 Ford F150 SVT Lightning uses a formula that I could never argue with - take a "light" vehicle, add a big V8 and suspension, and use it to go fast. The problem is that this all seems a little bit silly to me when done with a pickup truck. By design, pickup trucks are not meant for performance driving - they are big, heavy, have clumsy suspensions, and feel very out of place on any kind of racetrack.
This Lightning begs to differ. The guys at SVT took a 351 Windsor motor, added GT40-style heads, a big cam, tuned intake runners, headers, and stainless exhaust. And quite unlike Chevy and their 454SS of the same vintage, Ford didn't stop with the engine - they dropped the car 2.5 inches, added big front and rear sway bars, performance shocks, and big (at the time) 17 inch rims with performance tires. It not only accelerated as quickly as the same year Mustang GT, it also handled as well, which is a testament to the thoroughness of engineering that went in to this truck.
The 1st generation Lightning is increasingly collectible - only 11K of them were made, while at the same time there were about 1.5 million F150s produced. Many did not survive, and pristine examples aren't that easy to come by. With a renewed interest in collectible trucks, these trucks are well positioned to accrue in value in the future, and remain affordable today.
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Definitely needs the factory wheels back on
I agree.
yeah that and the decal really hurt it
And the exhaust out the side
I'm a GM guy too, I used to love the 454SS, but this SVT Lightning seems like a much better truck
Ram SRT 10 with the viper engine was one of the best vehicles ever made. These trucks are just fun to drive.
My favorite things about your videos, is listening to you talk about other drivers! LOL
I agree! Heck, Bill could do a podcast while driving and talk about other drivers.
I'd subscribe to it! :)
And the bird watching
The jerk merge
Not sure if this video has the bit, or it is in another, but I LLLOVE his rant about nitwits in shitty cars speeding, tailgating, cutting him off. 'Slow down! Relax! I promise you, whenever you get where you're going, NO ONE CARES!' 🤣
Thank you sir. Nice truck and marvelous commentary once again. My daily dose of Mr Bill of Naples, can't do without it.
Fun fact: both Hitler and Stalin were Time Magazine’s “Man Of The Year” at one point
As far as Pick ups. I do love the classics. 1940's Chevy or Ford.
The lightning is pretty nice though.
My first truck was a 2002 ford lightning. I traded it later in 07 for a F150 S331 Saleen truck. You may think there silly. But I loved having a truck that was as fast as most sport cars of their time. People generally have a shocked look on their face seeing a truck that size outrun their Honda “vtech” or Mustang Gt. And it wasn’t like when I had these vehicles. They were my only vehicles. I still had a 4x4 or awd vehicle. But the 2wd sort truck was my love. Never used it as truck. The bed didn’t even get scratched or hauled anything. That duty was for the 4x4. But my asphalt princess was my babies
A factory custom anything is cool with me, even if its totally impractical
LMAO starting at 18:08. The Jerk Merge commentary. Absolutely hilarious.
first truly great pickup truck ever made.
Is that a silver Lexus LS430 I see there in the background? I would LOVE to see that bill! Please and thank you!
Also the F-150 Lightning of this generation and the 99-04 Lightning is the only performance truck I like other than the Syclone and Typhoon!
Your commentary is gold. Love these videos 😁
I like the new wheels, nice modernizing upgrade, but sure you gotta have the originals
0:44 me too bill. I’m not sure about the lightning
Watching these driving vids reminds me of why I moved back to New England, I might see twenty cars in ten miles. and 4 lights.
Amazing concepts on society. Just so right on.
Do you still have the white Saab convertible?
whats the radius on those intake tubes? and diameter . ty
Learned about the jerk merge today
The wheels in the boxes look far better than the ugly drab ones that are on it.
I would have to question the horsepower figures. My '93 Lightning had some SVT performance work done by a local Ford Dealership, and I was running the 1/4 mile in mid 11's. Mine was lowered farther than stock, and had the special SVT exhaust that could be unbolted from the headers and slid back. Also had the twin throttle bodies, replacing the factory throttle body. But 6.5mpg was tough on the budget as a driver. God I miss that truck! 😂🤣
What all extra did they do to it? Going to 11’s must have taken a lot without forced induction, even with slicks. Nice.
I have always assumed these were underrated though, and knew they had tons of extra power that would be easily unlocked with a new cam, LT headers, heads, intake manifold, CAI, and increased fuel
Get the stickers off the doors. Hideous...
I have a 94 Lightning, I was ready to hate this video but your commentary and automotive knowledge made me a subscriber. How'd you make out selling that beauty?
how dare you!
ohhh I love this guy and may his humor bone never break!
I think this video gets the award for most sardonic intro. Oof. Love ya, though, Bill. Great commentary on the truck as always
I’m guilty of sort of jerk merging today ☺️
Wheel setup ?
Ha! The Jerk merge! I love it!
Shit got real in '99 with the Lightnings. Get your hands on a '99-04 and hold on tight.
Yep. 5.4L V-8.. supercharged. With a $60 pulley, you’ve got 450 rwhp. Add a few bolt-ons, 500-600 is no problem.
How come the fire extinguisher should come standard on every range rover
Welcome to the Ford Family Bill🤨🤨.
I miss reading Patrick Beddard.
Still available?
CALLING his stock crap ))))
84 bullnose F150 would be a good review Bill
SVT gang⚡💨🏁😈
Do the Lexus LS 430!
Don't know why but I've always loved that body style of the F-150. In SVT trim it's just much more better 😁. Hope ever who bought it put the stock wheels back on it those black ones are fugly.
454 was your thing at the time just guessing
Sorbonne ain't what it used to be ... back in the days of mongénéral .. hence a 'Light Truck' come in handy . traversing Place Concorde :)
I always laugh my ass off listening to your comments!!!!! Love it!!!
15:15 lol
Bill i think your fucking brilliant. A fan from Holland.
To much red, for me
How dare you!
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Bill, Bill, Bill?
Just assume...thank you.
Mario Mercedes Benz or Maserati
LOGO ON THE DOOR IS STUPID
Lady gaga owns one lol
This guy is fucking hilarious.
@8:30 - Tranny…Oh god…Transmission… gotta remember not to use that works. Way too funny.
You could say Ford started something that Shelby may have on the drawing books 🤔🤨.
It is stupid (the idea of a performance truck). Pickups have been destroyed with overdesigning. Glad I still have my '95 T100.
It's really silly truck but there silly people buy in them Ford has better ideas.
is my 1993 lighting hitting low 9s silly?
You really need a hobbie
Hope a flock of birds do the deed on this truck.
Performance trucks are the same as wings on ricers, useless.
Soooo what I got out of your rambling is that you like the performance trucks when they came out but don't like performance trucks cause their "silly"..... Huh....ok....what if you wanted a mustang of that era but you wanted something more useful.....yeah. YOU WOULD BUY THIS! A little logic for ya. Welcome.
Lol pure comedy
Hideous wheels, door logo, and exhaust.
Why is Rodger from American Dad Throwing Shade on people trying to tune a truck to be fast?