2nd Fastest Production Truck
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Id rather have the lightning because it is actually designed to haul a little. Ive heard that on the visor and in the owners manual of the srt10 that it stats not to haul with it because the truck isn't designed that way. On that note, ive also heard from other techs that Corwin has replaced many tranny/engines in those because of people hauling shit with them.
Ry
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the SRT is has a faster top end speed over the L but the L is faster in the 1/4....there are many debates between the L and SRT guys...but with a pulley change and a chip the L will smoke the SRT all day long....like others stated the L can haul a load in the bed plus pull a trailer and the SRT says not to....problems with the SRT are the clutches...they dont last very long if driven hard
they are both fast trucks but the L in my mind is the better truck overall...and thats one of the reasons that I have a L swap in my truck
POWERD BY
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my dad wants to make a diesel monster for the shop truck but they wont have one for a while, but with differant managament it would have already happend.
there is a dodge cummins from gf rocking just under 700hp(and a shit load off tq) and a custom TT setup at 75psi.
out of the srt and L id take a L. but in the end id love a modded diesel
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Here's some info. on the SRT-10..
500 HP/525lb-ft of Torque
6-spd Manual Tranny : V-10 8.3 LiterOff of the Hennessey Site.
http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/hennesseyperformance/Dyno.php?cart=bsmBbnZgWorld's Quickest RAM SRT-10: 10.88 @ 127MPH
It's equipped w/ a Venom Twin Turbo..World's Most Powerful Ram
A nice thing with the SRT-10 is being that it is equipped w/ the Viper engine, giving it some aftermarket support.. Engine wise..
SRT-10 Vipers (modded) are into the 8s being street legal..http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/hennesseyperformance/ListItems.php?cart=texUZyPw&DoThis=Dodge+Ram+SRT10&ActionReq=Where
This site gives a few upgrades for the RAM SRT-10 i.e., lowering systems, upgrade clutch systems, Cold Air, Engine Upgrade Mgmt., Exhaust, And most of all the Venom 800/1000 TT setups; the 800 costs at a measly $42,000; that's quite a hefty chunk of change..V10R - VENOM 800R - 605 CID Stroker Motor Upgrade
605 CID (10 Litres). 725 - 850 HP. Naturally aspirated.
^^ This was another Option, if you didn't want to go F/I ^^A simple Breakdwon comparing the SRT-10 Ram Vs. The lightning..
A website w/ all the need-to-know info.
http://www.anderson-ford.com/lightningvsram.htmThey compare prices, drivetrain, weight, 0-60's, etc.
They believe that the Overall choice is the Lightning..
I think Towing is probably irrelevant, since if you buy a truck like that; you probably won't be buying it to tow stuff, otherwise you'd buy a truck more practical.Anyways; rated by C&D, (as we all know, they sometimes 'can' drive, and sometimes can't drive the car very well) The SRT-10 w/o F/I holds the faster ET
and even could upgrade to that 800 n/a and pull a faster net ETSo my choice, I figure I'd let the opinion of Style/Trim sway me, and I like the looks of the SRT-10 over the Lightning, (being... an Opinion obviously)
But the more I think about it, the Ford Lightning, and the SRT-10 Ram seem to have a weird thing in common, except worked out in Opposite..
The Lightning debuted before the Ford GT.. <-- Obvious Recent models
The SRT-10 Ram came out after the Viper-SRT10, but both have the same engine in both a car and truck. .If, $$$ was no option to me, I'd go the SRT-10 Ram Route, and throw on the Venom1000TT and have a daily-driven SRT_10 Truck that can net a 10 sec ET or faster no problem, pretty darn crazy for a truck..
But view the site that compares the two; you'll recieve a lot of information from both sides and you can come upon a decision on what you think is better based upon what you think is better or more important.. I view ET's and Speed to wager quite a bit into that..
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There was a video where they compared the SRT-10 Viper and Ford GT on a track course, well.. The SRT-10 was ahead until the driver took a corner too fast and went overboard.. but between the two they were quite close.. Viper SRT-10 is cheaper, than the Ford GT, and the Ford Lightning is cheaper than the SRT-10 Ram..
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A853 wrote:
but both have the same engine in both a car and truck. .buzz
wrong.
Same cubic inch, GT has twice as many cams.
Lightning.
pulley, Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust (IIRC), and time on the dyno (so what, $1200?) and 400rwhp/500rwtq.
Then hook it up to your trailer, load up the race car, head to the track and race them both. -
The video explained that they Ford GT's engine originated from the Lightning, and I didn't mean that they were exact sames, and w/ trucks being heavier, the drivetrains aren't exactly the same I'm sure either..
but I'd take the SRT-10 Ram over the Lightning..
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Lightning does have a large aftermarket following, and have I have always had a thing for them. I dont know for alot less money and being able tow and haul things I would have to stick with the Ford, sad really it is as I would rather not ever have to own one again.
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A853 wrote:
The video explained that they Ford GT's engine originated from the Lightning, and I didn't mean that they were exact sames, and w/ trucks being heavier, the drivetrains aren't exactly the same I'm sure either..taking about the top gear video?
and the drivetrains aren't within 10 miles of each other.. GT is a Mid engine RWD super car with a 6speed, L is a front engine RWD truck with an automatic.
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dubbsy wrote:
taking about the top gear video?and the drivetrains aren't within 10 miles of each other.. GT is a Mid engine RWD super car with a 6speed, L is a front engine RWD truck with an automatic.
Ya, if you couldn't tell, I said they weren't exactly the same, but meant to say they were similar.... Top Gear, Had the Lightning truck there, and I swore I remember hearing it was pretty much the same engine. But I forget.. Yes, I'm sure the Lightning's have an aftermarket support out, since they've been out longer, however, seems Ford is going to hell in a Hand basket, so I'll pass
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MisterCMK wrote:
Wrong.Its not that much faster than the lightning. The 2005 SRT10 runs a 13.5@106mph. A 2001 Lightning runs a 13.7@101mph. The SRT10 isn't that much faster considering how much bigger the motor is.
Isnt the srt-10 heavier? I would think the lighting would beat it stock.
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WOW forgot I even started this thread been a while since I logged in see a new look even....
one thing is you don't buy a truck like the lightning, cyclone, or srt-10 to haul shit... your just a mornon if your doing that... that's like buying a truck slaming it to the ground and wanting to actually use it off road or even in the winter after a heavy snow before the plows have gone....
not sure on the stats of the 1/4 miles but according to that video link it's one fast ass truck for a factory truck on the 1/4 mile
2nd yes they are talking top speed on the truck it's like just under 160 on the srt i think the lighting is just over 150 but from what i remeber on the lighting didn't the reviewers say it was one scary ride at that speed where they say the srt is actually heald to the ground with that wing?
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