Chevy Silverado4.8L v.s Ford Lightning 5.4L
03-07-2005, 10:08 PM
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Chevy Silverado4.8L v.s Ford Lightning 5.4L
I'm looking into making a performance truck. Would my 4.8L be able to stand up to the challenge? I'm going to through it. Heads, cams, supercharger, etc... I'm not looking for a 10 sec truck. I still want it as a daily driver. How many horses could I get out of the 4.8L? IF worse comes to worse. I can always get another truck to work on. I also want to kill ford lightnings. 
03-07-2005, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by BlownChevy
www.magnacharger.com will get you in the 13's. I am sure others will offer up their opinions too.....
03-07-2005, 10:38 PM
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Radix on a 6.0L with a FLP 4L65E tranny, 4.10 gears, and an eaton posi, 212/218 cam, and Ls6 heads, your truck will be fast then. The lighting will choke on your fumes
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03-07-2005, 10:39 PM
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parish8 is the guy to ask about the limits of an FI 4.8 if you completely do a good build up with heads larger chambers and a turbo with cam most lighnings wont stand a chance unless heavily modded. I think some guys have seen around 450-500 rwhp on a complete setup. And of course you need the traction and tranny to hold up to that. get ready to spend spend spend
