Here’s Why the SVT Lightning is an Icon | 2004 SVT Lightning In Depth Review

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Today we do a full review on the Gen 2 Lightning which ran from 1999-2004. This particular year (2004) came with a 5.4 L Supercharged V8 with 380 HP and 450 lb-ft of torque , good for 0-60 in sub 5 seconds! These now with low miles are between $30-40,000. Is it worth that kind of money? Let us know in the comments below!
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0:00 Introduction
1:16 Engine Bay
2:15 Exterior
5:11 Interior
8:22 Start Up and Rev
9:02 Driving Impressions

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25 июл 2024

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@Threewolfs- Год назад

Own a Red ‘02, wouldn’t get rid of it if my life depended on it. It’s my daily driver, has been for over ten years. Always turns heads. 👍🏼❤️🤙🏼🤠

@Teddu- Месяц назад

Did you get it new? Would you say it says clear of mechanical problems ?

@brendas.1374 11 месяцев назад

I love that 380hp in my 2002 Lightning ⚡️⚡️ It has 32k miles on it.

@Winstadog 2 месяца назад

I've still got my late Dad's in the UK. 2000 with 37k. Sending it to my brother in Australia for its 25th birthday (LHDs can only be imported to AUS after 25 years). Nice video thanks!

@angeloristick6793 11 месяцев назад

I have a 99 lighting red with only 23k miles and I love it

@TrokaRC Год назад

Must do mods: 6lb lower pulley tr6 plugs gapped at .32 Sct tuner + oil separator (catch can) Anything else will just be overkill.

@corwind3888 5 месяцев назад

I had a 1994 L that I purchased new, then traded that in on a (then) new 2001. It is still stock with just 47,000 miles on it. People tell me it still has that new car smell inside. Heh. Nice ride. Love the whine under boost.

@gabe5946 2 месяца назад

The suspension and that supercharger made that truck!!! Very nice from a Chevy guy here😳

@bamasvt47 Год назад

Maybe 2004 was different, but I was pretty confident there were two options. The factory vinyl soft tonneau cover, and the tow package. Not commenting to poo poo on your video, I loved it! Great looking truck! So glad you talked about the euro tail lights. Very polarizing! Personally I prefer them over the 99-00, but I'm partial because I owned a 2003.

@daywlkr_svt Год назад

I think the 6 disc cd changer was also an option. But you're correct on the tow package & tonneau cover.

@AF_1892 11 месяцев назад

Red 03 team here. I don't have the 60mph thing he is whining about. Ppl roll up on me and do the 3 honks you want to let the boost be built up for 90 sec after you last used your boost. And don't lose!

@jim5789 Год назад

This truck is a classic and in such great condition too

@curtishill5172 Год назад

They also had a svt ford contour, it was very fun to drive

@jeffreyhowell4362 Год назад

Great review and love the sound of the supercharger from the inside

@AmericanVsImports Год назад

Like a baby screaming! Thanks for the support

@AF_1892 11 месяцев назад

I agree but he didn't even push it. Mine is 20 yrs old no engine mods and it screams harder. All stock. Except my sound gear / insulation probably makes mine 700-1000 lbs heavier.

@guilhermethreiss155 Год назад

Dream car

@gtnos1993 Год назад

If your going to spit numbers you need to actually learn them first. 99-00 had 360 horse and 01-04 had 380. Also wrong is the overhead compartment was added in 01.

@reflectspace 2 месяца назад

My 2000 has overhead compartment

@Wagabugu Год назад

Great video and a very nice Lightning too! Miss my black `02 sometimes... And at 5:12 in the parking is a nice Jeep SRT8! I traded my Lighning many years ago into a `06 Jeep SRT8. With kind regards from Switzerland 🙂

@AmericanVsImports Год назад

That’s actually ours too! An 06 as well! Sub to see some content!

@user-lx8mt9dg3f Год назад

This truck is looking nice

@guilhermethreiss155 Год назад

great video

@ceoo3846 8 месяцев назад

Nice video btw. My dream truck. What is the name of the exhaust thats on your lighting?

@toms_garage Год назад

great video, reminds me of Fast & Furious!

@youtubetrollking1880 Год назад

Well damn. I guess ill keep mine.

@maakyt123 Год назад

Beauty

@flynlow43 Год назад

I have a 2000 that has the overhead console and the dot leather wrapped wheel.

@darkdave12 Год назад

This is the perfect work truck!!

@405SVT Год назад

One thing that bothers me about these trucks and i have an 03 as well. I just do not understand why they would use black plastic on the steps all the way around and then use grey upper and lower grilles with grey bed rail and tailgate caps! they should have just used black all over or grey all over. I know the harley trucks had black bed rail caps which looked good but they were painted from the factory and would flake off after awhile.

@w3900 3 месяца назад

How tall are you? just curious if the headrest is high enough as my dad is 6'3"

@TheEZGZ 3 месяца назад

Bought my 04 lightning brand new. Came with hitch and bed cover. Charcoal color. 65k miles. I’m 72 and finally outgrown all that hot rod mentality. I now want something to haul my ungrateful grandkids in. If you’re interested get in touch with me. Thx

@sooners1135 2 месяца назад

Still available?

@justinpoore2938 4 месяца назад

Oil pressure gauge, itd be wild it went from cold to hot in a second 😂

@vinewood8295 Год назад

I had a 2000 red Lightning BUT was pretty much forced to sell it when it wouldn't pass California SMOG. I want another one so bad...

@reflectspace 2 месяца назад

That sucks. I have 2000 svt

@23tube632 Год назад

Any special identification on Lightning Vin numbers ?

@AmericanVsImports Год назад

The 8th digit is the engine code, 3 means it has the supercharged 5.4 and is only found on L's!

@pacadet 3 месяца назад

@@AmericanVsImports Not to be *that guy*, but the 02-03 Harley trucks are also VIN 3 with the same engine.

@mohigandances Год назад

The best color for that year is the electric blue super rare🇵🇷

@reflectspace 2 месяца назад

My 2000 svt has 218,2000 miles drive your truck with confidence. I put in a new alternator. A new ac compressor. Other than that its original

@martinvegas1327 Год назад

What was the name of the supercharged V8 in this car? My favourite V8 engine is the 351 Windsor, starts first go every time even in high altitude frost at big bear👍

@AmericanVsImports Год назад

Triton!!

@martinvegas1327 Год назад

@@AmericanVsImports Very nice👍

@cartergarnon6299 Год назад

I thought these would skyrocket once Ford started selling the new Lightning. The gen2 Lightnings are in the top 5 best trucks ever made, and the current all electric may go down as the most worthless piece of tish of all time.

@AmericanVsImports Год назад

Even with the 90’s Broncos it took some time for the market to adjust, I still believe the SVT lightning has a high ceiling in a few years