Brian Kimmel
Brambleton, VA
'99 Lightning
Brian Kimmel showed up with his '99 Lightning, and the Whipple-blown monster held its own quite well. Unlike the two JLP-prepared trucks, Kimmel's Lightning showcased the stock engine measurements. In addition, Kimmel's hauler was quite consistent, as its two best runs were within .003-second of each other. After opening with a 10.46, JDM's Shaun Lacko and Kimmel dumped some weight and changed the upper blower pulley for some more power. Once done, the truck flew to a pair of 10.31s. Oh, and in case you're wondering, even without the passenger seat and the ballast, the truck still weighed in at a hefty 4,690 pounds, making it the heaviest vehicle in the shootout. Imagine what the truck could have run if it was 1,000 pounds lighter? Mind bending, isn't it?
| TRUCK TECH |
| Year: | 1999 |
| Model: | Lightning |
| Owner: | Brian Kimmel |
| Driver: | Brian Kimmel |
| Engine: | 330ci Two-Valve modular built |
| | by JDM Engineering |
| Transmission: | Brian’s Truck Shop 4R100 |
| | automatic |
| Clutch/Converter: | Precision Industries |
| Supercharger: | 3.4L Whipple twin-screw |
| Boost: | 24 psi |
| Weight: | 4,690 pounds |
| Exhaust: | 1¾-inch Kook’s/JDM |
| | long-tube headers, Magnaflow |
| | mufflers, 3-inch exhaust |
| Tuner: | Jim D’Amore |
| | (JDM Engineering) |
| Rear: | Ford 9.75-inch, 3.73 gears, |
| | stock differential, stock axles |
| Best e.t./mph: | 10.315/137.84 |
| LOG BOOK |
| Run | 60-foot | E.T. | MPH |
| 1 | 1.484 | 10.315 | 131.84 |
| 2 | 1.492 | 10.318 | 131.82 |
| 3 | 1.523 | 10.414 | 130.77 |