Interstate run in!
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Interstate run in!
I've read many threads on this forum but never posted one. I just bought my first L two weeks ago after lusting over them for years. I got a dark shadow gray 04' with tinted windows, vent shades, spray in bedliner, and all chrome badges. It only has 8000 miles. Bone stock with the exception of an oem replacement K&N air filter. I'm not really a racer or a track runner but I had to post about today. I was on my way to work ( i live above Knoxville, TN) and climbing up the interstate ramp I see a black L going by, 01' model I think. I quickly caught up to him and we played tag for a few miles then when traffic cleared we ran from about 50mph. Either I jumped him or he didn't go WOT because by 120mph i had 6-8 lengths on him. I cracked the window and gave him thumb up as I got off my exit and he went on. Really cool experience for me. I've had a few chances with other sports cars but never really felt compelled until today. I'm older, married with a child, and don't need any tickets. That was one of the factors that enabled the L purchase, clean MVR, so the insurance stayed right. The Lightning is perfect for me. A high performance vehicle you can still pull a boat with or haul off the trash. As many of you obviously are, I am becoming obsessed with this truck! I really don't want to Mod because I've got a whole lot of warranty left (5yr 100,000 mile) but it's cool to read what everybody's doing to their trucks and what's all available. One thing I want to address is the oil blowby problem. From what I've read on here it's pretty common. I checked my TB and saw no evidence but I'll keep an eye on it. Has anyone tried a thicker synthetic? Everyone seems to be using really light weight oils. I work in a powerhouse around massive pumps and turbines and it just makes since that it's not actual oil entering the intake but oil vapor or mist, a thicker oil will retain it's stability at high temps and not vaporize or mist as easy......Anyway,I hope to post some pictures soon. Thanks for reading and keep all the great posts coming.
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Originally posted by Frank S
I don't think going to a thicker oil will help the oil in the TB problem any. Which powerhouse do you work at? I worked at one in Kingston in '03.
I don't think going to a thicker oil will help the oil in the TB problem any. Which powerhouse do you work at? I worked at one in Kingston in '03.
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