10-11-2008, 02:47 PM
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
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Originally Posted by fiream400
I figured you would, the speed was measured by a cop with a radar gun, they were letting us play on the runway to try to cut down on street racing. We talked him into letting us do a top speed run using the entry way to the runway.
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 No cop in the world is that stupid. Can you say.....liability?
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10-11-2008, 04:21 PM
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#282
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
I missed the show again. What did they run? They both had some nice dyno #'s.
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10-11-2008, 06:12 PM
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DUH! Big Red Truck!
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
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Originally Posted by S/C Z71
 No cop in the world is that stupid. Can you say.....liability?
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better in a controlled environment than on a public road.
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10-11-2008, 06:15 PM
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
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Originally Posted by gmc406
I missed the show again. What did they run? They both had some nice dyno #'s.
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it'll be on again tomorrow. they ran mid 9s to high 8s in the 1/8th, nobody knows how to adjust tire pressure or Cal Tracs. they were having traction issues with ET Streets.
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10-11-2008, 08:50 PM
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
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Maybe it was just a little better from the factory  I can't explain it.
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It had the Rudy package. Remember how the LT1 Caprices/Impalas varied by up to 30hp from the factory? Some were cut better than others. . .
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10-12-2008, 06:28 PM
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formerly badbrooster
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
you gotta love how the boiled the tires off at the end, ecpecially in the silvy when he layed into it in revese LOL....
I think they did a pretty good job overall, and im sure they will be back again to improve their weaknesses even more..
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10-12-2008, 06:31 PM
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formerly badbrooster
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
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Originally Posted by GreaseDog
and the SS did have a limited slip in it, they said it needed a locker.
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If it did have a l.s in it, it sure didnt work for very well.
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10-12-2008, 06:44 PM
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
The factory limited slips wear out after a while. I know someone w/ a SS and now it's a peg legger.
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10-12-2008, 06:45 PM
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formerly badbrooster
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
x2, even in a straight line.
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10-13-2008, 09:23 AM
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
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Originally Posted by GreaseDog
better in a controlled environment than on a public road. 
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Regardless........it just wouldn't happen.
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10-13-2008, 03:18 PM
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
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Originally Posted by speedracer326
It had the Rudy package. Remember how the LT1 Caprices/Impalas varied by up to 30hp from the factory? Some were cut better than others. . .
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Depends on how the tolerances stacked up. Some vehicles just flat run stronger than other identical vehicles. I've seen TBI trucks leave the factory with fuel pressure in a 9-14 psi range!
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10-13-2008, 04:11 PM
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
The ford ran a 8.89 and the chevys best was a 9.70.I expected alot more from the 454
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10-13-2008, 05:59 PM
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
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The ford ran a 8.89 and the chevys best was a 9.70.I expected alot more from the 454 
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They put forced induction on the Ford, and a worthless cam, some heads, and left the compression the same on the Chevy. Wasnt really a fair comparison so far as Im concerned.
I could really care less who won though. Id take the 454SS regardless.
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11-03-2008, 12:10 AM
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
i thought it would be faster too..
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11-03-2008, 05:48 AM
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
the cam for the 454 was retarded. I looked it up a while ago i wanna say it was in the 600 lift range which i thought was way over kill for what they wee doing
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11-03-2008, 05:53 AM
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S B0MB
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
I call BS on the 148 crap too. My truck has done 120 with the warmed over 454 and a stick. but a stock 91 esepcially with an auto. no f'ing way
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12-09-2008, 08:59 PM
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
Both of these trucks are for sale now.
on e-bay item number
the Chevy 454ss
180311898561
and
The Ford lightning
180311879853
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12-09-2008, 09:13 PM
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
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12-09-2008, 09:14 PM
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
i saw one this weekend. did they seriously dyno test them AFTER running them both down the track?
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12-09-2008, 09:17 PM
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Re: 90 454SS vs 94 Lightning - TrucksTV
yes, and PowerBlock RULES...and Courtney Hanson is so hot.
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