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2004 Ford Lightning Drag Truck Show Card - Soulages Racing Build Specs
Car-show spec placard for a 2004 Ford Lightning build detailing powertrain, chassis, and wheel/tire specifications.
This document is a car-show specification placard displayed in the windshield of a 2004 Ford Lightning drag racing truck. It describes the vehicle as the world's fastest Ford Lightning, running 6.98 seconds at 201 mph in the quarter mile. Built from a daily driver, the truck competes in the PSCA Pro Street Class and is owned and driven by Gary Soulages of Alameda, CA. The placard lists complete build specifications: the base vehicle is a 2004 Ford Lightning with a 4.6 L engine; the powertrain features a Ford Cobra aluminum block 4.6L 32-valve engine built by John Mihovetz at Accufab, Precision twin 80mm turbochargers, Accufab throttle body, Comp Cams, Lenco transmission, Racepak data systems, Motec Systems engine management, and James Lin wiring. The chassis is a Tom Brush Racing chassis with 25.2 double frame rail chromoly construction, Lamb shocks/struts/brakes, and Strange differential/axles. Wheels and tires are Weld Racing Drag Star 16x16 wheels with Goodyear 34.5/17/16 drag slicks. Exterior color is Ford Red/Dark Shadow Grey; interior includes a Kirkey race seat and Impact safety belts. The card credits Gary Soulages and lists www.soulagesracing.com. A reader learns the full component list and performance credentials of this purpose-built drag truck.
This document covers 2004, which may differ from this 1998 Ford Crown Victoria.
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Frequently asked questions
- What quarter-mile time and speed does this 2004 Ford Lightning run?
- According to the placard, it currently runs 6.98 seconds at 201 mph in the quarter mile, making it the world's fastest Ford Lightning.
- What engine is in this Ford Lightning drag truck?
- A Ford Cobra aluminum block 4.6L 32-valve engine built by John Mihovetz at Accufab, with Precision twin 80mm turbochargers, an Accufab throttle body, and Comp Cams.
- What transmission and engine management does the truck use?
- A Lenco transmission, Motec Systems engine management, Racepak data systems, and wiring by James Lin.
- Who owns and races this Lightning, and in what class?
- It is owned and driven by Gary Soulages of Alameda, CA, and drag raced in the PSCA Pro Street Class. His website is www.soulagesracing.com.
- What wheels and tires are on the truck?
- Weld Racing Drag Star 16x16 wheels with Goodyear drag slicks sized 34.5/17/16.
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