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After many years of having Mustangs I finally decided I want a Lightning.
My last vehicle was a sport trac and I like the idea of a truck. Being that I have a boat and jet ski also makes the truck idea a smart one.
I have a few questions:
My plan is to get a lightning and do some easy mods to it to free up horsepower.
I had a 2000 GT which (no offense) used to walk all over Lightnings. Of course I had a small dry shot of Nitrous just in case, but for the most part I never needed it. I think maybe once there was a L spraying it and I needed it to counter act.
Anyways, I am not trying to "say" anything. Lightnings are upwards of 5000, and if they had the weight of my stang, I am sure I would get my A$$ handed to me everytime.
One of my friends got a 2000 GT and has just about every mod except the nitrous (and says he would never put it on there).
He has exhaust, 4.10s, predator programmer, UD pulleys (not installed yet), Nittos, Accufab upper intake and TB, SLP Exhaust (offroad style).. and I think that is it.. I would have to say he is running @ least low 13s if not high 12s. I think I need a 12s lightning to make sure I beat him.
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Q1: What would I need to do to the L to spank him??
Q2: Regarding towing.. how do the lightnings TOW. I have a heavy 18' McKee Craft, is the torque too high in the RPM range to make for a good tower??
My roomates Dad has a 5.4L Triton Lariat SuperCrew which has the towing package (cooler, 3.55s) and it can tow my boat fine..
Q3: Does 5.4L lightning engine make the same torque as a regular 5.4L and then as the blower comes on is it additive only??
In other words if you didn't have the boost would it still look like a 5.4L dyno or does it change the entire power curve just being bolted in??
Q4: This one is crazy but, if I tied up the Lariat 4 door 5.4L to the Lightning,
who would drag who down the street [smilie=fingersx.gif]
OK I know this is alot of questions but one more:
Right now I have it in my head that 2001 or newer is the best bet because of all the 2001 model year changes.
If the finances don't permit and I have to get a 2000 or lower, could I make the 2000 or lower the same as the 2001 ups easily?
I am talking every single change that a 2001 has, from the lights to the blower.
Thanks in advance for all replies. I am counting on you guys to give me good answers because I really want a Lightning!!
My last vehicle was a sport trac and I like the idea of a truck. Being that I have a boat and jet ski also makes the truck idea a smart one.
I have a few questions:
My plan is to get a lightning and do some easy mods to it to free up horsepower.
I had a 2000 GT which (no offense) used to walk all over Lightnings. Of course I had a small dry shot of Nitrous just in case, but for the most part I never needed it. I think maybe once there was a L spraying it and I needed it to counter act.
Anyways, I am not trying to "say" anything. Lightnings are upwards of 5000, and if they had the weight of my stang, I am sure I would get my A$$ handed to me everytime.
One of my friends got a 2000 GT and has just about every mod except the nitrous (and says he would never put it on there).
He has exhaust, 4.10s, predator programmer, UD pulleys (not installed yet), Nittos, Accufab upper intake and TB, SLP Exhaust (offroad style).. and I think that is it.. I would have to say he is running @ least low 13s if not high 12s. I think I need a 12s lightning to make sure I beat him.
*********************************************
Q1: What would I need to do to the L to spank him??
Q2: Regarding towing.. how do the lightnings TOW. I have a heavy 18' McKee Craft, is the torque too high in the RPM range to make for a good tower??
My roomates Dad has a 5.4L Triton Lariat SuperCrew which has the towing package (cooler, 3.55s) and it can tow my boat fine..
Q3: Does 5.4L lightning engine make the same torque as a regular 5.4L and then as the blower comes on is it additive only??
In other words if you didn't have the boost would it still look like a 5.4L dyno or does it change the entire power curve just being bolted in??
Q4: This one is crazy but, if I tied up the Lariat 4 door 5.4L to the Lightning,
who would drag who down the street [smilie=fingersx.gif]
OK I know this is alot of questions but one more:
Right now I have it in my head that 2001 or newer is the best bet because of all the 2001 model year changes.
If the finances don't permit and I have to get a 2000 or lower, could I make the 2000 or lower the same as the 2001 ups easily?
I am talking every single change that a 2001 has, from the lights to the blower.
Thanks in advance for all replies. I am counting on you guys to give me good answers because I really want a Lightning!!