June 2008 Gen 2 - TOTM - Congratulations Chris (WickedSVT) Favero(NLOC#2102)

Ronnie · 06-01-2008, 08:31 AM

June 2008 Gen 2 Truck Of The Month – Congratulations Chris (WickedSVT) Favero! (NLOC #2102)

This months TOTM is a beautiful silver Lightning. A lot of attention was spent in the "GO" and in the "SHOW" department on this truck. WickedSVT is an asset to the community, too! You have a "L" question, Wicked will reply. Read on and learn about how he fell in love with the best truck in America, the Ford Lightning.

1. What sparked your interest in the Ford Lightning?
For the most part of my life, I've been into Mustangs. When the Gen 1 Lightnings came out I liked them, but I couldn't see myself in a truck. Then when the Gen 2's came out I really wanted one. When I was at the dealership buying an 04 Mach 1 they let me take a 01 Lightning out for lunch. I totally fell in love with them. Two years later I gave my wife the Mach 1 and traded her 04 GT in on my first 01 Lightning.

A year later the Mach was traded for another Lightning. I gave her the red one and I got the 02 Silver one.

Sadly the wife missed having a Mustang so we traded her Lightning in for an 05 GT. At least we kept it in the Ford family.

2. Do you have any interesting stories about previously owned vehicles, before becoming a Lightning owner ?
Back when I was 19 I had an 88 Mustang GT that was a little modified.

I ran into a gas station to get a drink and when I came out some guy told me my car needed a tune up because it was barely running. I started to tell him that I had a cam in it but he looked like I was speaking a foreign language.
3. What modifications have you made to your truck since you have owned it...both show and go?

GO:
Built motor .020 over by PER Race Engines
Rebuilt Patriot stage 2 heads by PER
Comp cams stage 2
Kooks long tube headers
High flow mid and Bassani catback
2.3 Kenne Bell (thanks Scuba-Matt)
3.5 upper and 10# lower
JLP sheet metal upper intake
Magnum Powers idler bracket
CPR fuel rails with Magnafuel regulator
75# injectors
JLP power cooler
SCT BA 3000 Maf
EGR delete
Built trans with 2400 stall
D/S loop
JLP traction bars
15x10 Bogarts with 30x10.5x15 Hoosier
15x5 Bogarts with 28x4.5x15
Battery relocated to bed
6 point roll bar
Line lock
Battery cutoff switch
Strange Engineering adjustable rear shocks

SHOW:
Centerline Matrix 5's with 28x12x18 Mickey Thompson S/R Sportsman up front and 305x45x18 Nitto DR's out back
Tinted Headlights, corners, and taillights
Black painted upper and lower grills
Corbeau racing seats with Corbeau 5 point harness
Navigator center console with Autometer gauges
Carbon fiber radiator cover and firewall cover
Belltech 2" drop shackles
Ruslow front springs

4. Do you have any interesting stories about your Lightning ?
One day in November I was off work, it was about 55 degrees out, so I decided to take my Lightning to go pick up my check from work. Well as I was leaving I got on it about 1/2 throttle and blew a piston. That kind of freaked me out but at the same time I was thinking about the mods that I could get done.

5. Tell us about yourself, your hobbies, business or work, sports, family, etc.
I work for an oil refinery as a maintenance mechanic and detail cars on the side. My wife Lourie teaches 8th grade and is also into racing. Seeing that she has summers off we spend most of our time at the track racing or at car shows. Her parents have a sweet 56 Ford Fairlane for shows.

6. How long have you been a user of the NLOC.net, when did you become an NLOC member, and why did you choose to become a member of NLOC ?
I became a member in September 2005. About a month after registering. I became a member because it's my way of giving back to a forum that has helped me over and over.

7. What suggestions do you have to make the NLOC.net website easier to use and navigate?
It's fine the way it is.

8. Why did you choose your board user name (screen name) ?
At first I was Lightning2001 and got bored with it so I figured WickedSVT was a little more creative and it fits my truck.

9. What are your plans for future changes to your truck ?
For now it's time to mod the wifes Mustang, but eventually I'd like to go with a turbo.

10. Whom would you like to thank for help\donations\support for putting the truck together ?
First off, a big thanks goes to my wife for letting me spend tons of money and time on my Lightning. Second to my in-laws and my parents for their support. Thanks to D.I.D Race Inc., Tim @ Auto Specialists, everyone in the Illness group, and last but not least NLOC for having this site for enthusiasts like me.

Congratulations to Chris Favero (WickedSVT) and his 2002 Silver Ford Lightning for Gen 2 Truck of the Month, June 2008!!

jec1521 · 06-01-2008, 12:12 PM

Congrats, but I think the 01-02 chromies look even better on mine

FlaHP · 06-01-2008, 01:21 PM

Congrats on a great looking truck.

I hope to have my bars in next month. After that ou tucks are gonna be twins.

RhinoRacing · 06-01-2008, 09:49 PM

Congrats, very nice truck!

reddogwilly · 06-01-2008, 10:14 PM

Way to go Chris. can't wait to see what that truck will do.

five0drw · 06-02-2008, 08:09 AM

looking good. nice set up.

lightning_girl_94 · 06-02-2008, 10:35 AM

Congrats Chris (and Lourie too)!

We're going to be in the company of a celebrity at the end of the month!

WickedSVT · 06-02-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlaHP

Congrats on a great looking truck.

I hope to have my bars in next month. After that ou tucks are gonna be twins.

That's cool. I just need the bigger KB now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jec1521

Congrats, but I think the 01-02 chromies look even better on mine

You're right, glad you like them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by reddogwilly

Way to go Chris. can't wait to see what that truck will do.

I've made a few runs with it and it's pretty disappointing. I need a better tune to take full advantage of it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightning_girl_94

Congrats Chris (and Lourie too)!

We're going to be in the company of a celebrity at the end of the month!

I have a long way to go to catch up to Ray's celebrity status.

Thanks everyone else.

NewbRand · 06-02-2008, 05:29 PM

Beautiful truck !!! ... Congratulations!!!

Randy

Mr. HP · 06-02-2008, 11:38 PM

Well deserved. Congrats Chris!

Chitown Willie · 06-03-2008, 07:08 PM

Congrats Chris and Lourie!

A well deserved honor

Syck 01L · 06-03-2008, 10:42 PM

Way to go kids!!! You both are to be congratulated. I dont know of any young couple that works harder than you guys do to promote the Lightning or Mustang in the performence and fun get togethers.
Great job and congrats, Pops and Jan

Oh yah, In the second photo, that is usually where my truck was, IN FRONT!!!

beezor379 · 06-04-2008, 05:39 PM

Looks stunning man, I cant wait to see it in person!! I love those seats in it!

Ron's Bolt · 06-04-2008, 07:23 PM

Nice write up. Congrats on TOTM!

BoogBlue03 · 06-04-2008, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewbRand

Beautiful truck !!! ... Congratulations!!!

+100

06-01-2008, 08:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ronnie Will Work For Truck Parts Paid Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 6,417 NLOC member #: 1661 View this user's gallery iTrader: 12 / 100%	June 2008 Gen 2 - TOTM - Congratulations Chris (WickedSVT) Favero(NLOC#2102) June 2008 Gen 2 Truck Of The Month – Congratulations Chris (WickedSVT) Favero! (NLOC #2102) This months TOTM is a beautiful silver Lightning. A lot of attention was spent in the "GO" and in the "SHOW" department on this truck. WickedSVT is an asset to the community, too! You have a "L" question, Wicked will reply. Read on and learn about how he fell in love with the best truck in America, the Ford Lightning. *1. What sparked your interest in the Ford Lightning?* For the most part of my life, I've been into Mustangs. When the Gen 1 Lightnings came out I liked them, but I couldn't see myself in a truck. Then when the Gen 2's came out I really wanted one. When I was at the dealership buying an 04 Mach 1 they let me take a 01 Lightning out for lunch. I totally fell in love with them. Two years later I gave my wife the Mach 1 and traded her 04 GT in on my first 01 Lightning. A year later the Mach was traded for another Lightning. I gave her the red one and I got the 02 Silver one. Sadly the wife missed having a Mustang so we traded her Lightning in for an 05 GT. At least we kept it in the Ford family. *2. Do you have any interesting stories about previously owned vehicles, before becoming a Lightning owner ?* Back when I was 19 I had an 88 Mustang GT that was a little modified. I ran into a gas station to get a drink and when I came out some guy told me my car needed a tune up because it was barely running. I started to tell him that I had a cam in it but he looked like I was speaking a foreign language. *3. What modifications have you made to your truck since you have owned it...both show and go?* GO: Built motor .020 over by PER Race Engines Rebuilt Patriot stage 2 heads by PER Comp cams stage 2 Kooks long tube headers High flow mid and Bassani catback 2.3 Kenne Bell (thanks Scuba-Matt) 3.5 upper and 10# lower JLP sheet metal upper intake Magnum Powers idler bracket CPR fuel rails with Magnafuel regulator 75# injectors JLP power cooler SCT BA 3000 Maf EGR delete Built trans with 2400 stall D/S loop JLP traction bars 15x10 Bogarts with 30x10.5x15 Hoosier 15x5 Bogarts with 28x4.5x15 Battery relocated to bed 6 point roll bar Line lock Battery cutoff switch Strange Engineering adjustable rear shocks SHOW: Centerline Matrix 5's with 28x12x18 Mickey Thompson S/R Sportsman up front and 305x45x18 Nitto DR's out back Tinted Headlights, corners, and taillights Black painted upper and lower grills Corbeau racing seats with Corbeau 5 point harness Navigator center console with Autometer gauges Carbon fiber radiator cover and firewall cover Belltech 2" drop shackles Ruslow front springs *4. Do you have any interesting stories about your Lightning ?* One day in November I was off work, it was about 55 degrees out, so I decided to take my Lightning to go pick up my check from work. Well as I was leaving I got on it about 1/2 throttle and blew a piston. That kind of freaked me out but at the same time I was thinking about the mods that I could get done. 5. Tell us about yourself, your hobbies, business or work, sports, family, etc. I work for an oil refinery as a maintenance mechanic and detail cars on the side. My wife Lourie teaches 8th grade and is also into racing. Seeing that she has summers off we spend most of our time at the track racing or at car shows. Her parents have a sweet 56 Ford Fairlane for shows. *6. How long have you been a user of the NLOC.net, when did you become an NLOC member, and why did you choose to become a member of NLOC ?* I became a member in September 2005. About a month after registering. I became a member because it's my way of giving back to a forum that has helped me over and over. *7. What suggestions do you have to make the NLOC.net website easier to use and navigate?* It's fine the way it is. *8. Why did you choose your board user name (screen name) ?* At first I was Lightning2001 and got bored with it so I figured WickedSVT was a little more creative and it fits my truck. *9. What are your plans for future changes to your truck ?* For now it's time to mod the wifes Mustang, but eventually I'd like to go with a turbo. *10. Whom would you like to thank for help\donations\support for putting the truck together ?* First off, a big thanks goes to my wife for letting me spend tons of money and time on my Lightning. Second to my in-laws and my parents for their support. Thanks to D.I.D Race Inc., Tim @ Auto Specialists, everyone in the Illness group, and last but not least NLOC for having this site for enthusiasts like me. Congratulations to Chris Favero (WickedSVT) and his 2002 Silver Ford Lightning for Gen 2 Truck of the Month, June 2008!! Last edited by Skritch; 08-01-2008 at 06:13 AM.

06-01-2008, 12:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
jec1521 SVT > ALL Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Norwood, NJ Posts: 185 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Congrats, but I think the 01-02 chromies look even better on mine __________________ 04 Sonic Blue Lightning

06-01-2008, 01:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
FlaHP Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 1,610 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	Congrats on a great looking truck. I hope to have my bars in next month. After that ou tucks are gonna be twins. __________________ http://www.1320Lightnings.com http://www.NationalHorsepower.com

06-01-2008, 10:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
reddogwilly Registered User Paid Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hanover park ill. Posts: 239 NLOC member #: 671 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Way to go Chris. can't wait to see what that truck will do. __________________ No.584 of 4000 GALLERY 12.64 @ 108.54 MPH

06-02-2008, 10:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
lightning_girl_94 Official Lightning Hog Paid Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Lake Villa, IL USA Posts: 2,709 NLOC member #: 1165 View this user's gallery iTrader: 1 / 100%	Congrats Chris (and Lourie too)! We're going to be in the company of a celebrity at the end of the month! __________________ Gallery,___The Harley,




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06-01-2008, 09:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
RhinoRacing Team Vortech Paid Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Raymore MO Posts: 2,322 NLOC member #: 387 View this user's gallery iTrader: 7 / 100%	Congrats, very nice truck!

06-02-2008, 08:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
five0drw Moderator Paid Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,310 NLOC member #: 354 View this user's gallery iTrader: 3 / 100%	looking good. nice set up.

06-02-2008, 05:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
NewbRand Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Windsor, CT Posts: 750 View this user's gallery iTrader: 2 / 100%	Beautiful truck !!! ... Congratulations!!! Randy

06-02-2008, 11:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mr. HP Made in Detroit! Paid Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NW Burbs of Chicago Posts: 85 NLOC member #: 2405 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Well deserved. Congrats Chris! __________________

06-03-2008, 07:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Chitown Willie Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,430 NLOC member #: 1359 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	Congrats Chris and Lourie! A well deserved honor

06-03-2008, 10:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Syck 01L Registered User Paid Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Watertown, Wi. Posts: 406 NLOC member #: 1381 View this user's gallery iTrader: 0 / 0%	Way to go kids!!! You both are to be congratulated. I dont know of any young couple that works harder than you guys do to promote the Lightning or Mustang in the performence and fun get togethers. Great job and congrats, Pops and Jan Oh yah, In the second photo, that is usually where my truck was, IN FRONT!!! Last edited by Syck 01L; 06-03-2008 at 10:48 PM.

06-04-2008, 05:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
beezor379 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mundelein, Ill Posts: 131 View this user's gallery iTrader: 2 / 100%	Looks stunning man, I cant wait to see it in person!! I love those seats in it! __________________ 01 Black L

06-04-2008, 07:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ron's Bolt AKA ThunderBolt Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Spring Texas Posts: 1,579 View this user's gallery iTrader: 4 / 100%	Nice write up. Congrats on TOTM!

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