[ethanconn]

i was wondering who has lightning swapped and 10th gen 4x4 i am really wanting too since i need a motor anyway i’m just wondering how hard it is and everything that i have to replace

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Boy do I know too much about this subject. A lot of people have done this:

-Basis: Pretty easy to do the swap if you need a new motor

You would need a Lightning spec rebuilt motor so that you get the Forged pistons, heads and connecting rods (and forged crank if you have an 02? or earlier). But dont just got a Lightning motor, then you'll have to deal with electrical harnesses. If you run the N/A pistons, heads, and connecting rods, youve got a ticking time bomb. There are a few people who are selling used full Lightning supercharger swaps, and includes everything you need for the supercharger part (midplate, heat exchanger, etc.). If you have the 4r70w, you'll also want to rebuild your tranny since it is only rayed for about 368 LB.FT.TQ.. Monster Transmissions sells a rebuild kit that males the 4r70w handle up to 638 LB.FT.TQ.. If you have the 4r100w then you wont need to rebuild it. If you have any other questions let me know.

 

[ethanconn1]

Boy do I know too much about this subject. A lot of people have done this:

-Basis: Pretty easy to do the swap if you need a new motor

You would need a Lightning spec rebuilt motor so that you get the Forged pistons, heads and connecting rods (and forged crank if you have an 02? or earlier). But dont just got a Lightning motor, then you'll have to deal with electrical harnesses. If you run the N/A pistons, heads, and connecting rods, youve got a ticking time bomb. There are a few people who have used full Lightning supercharger swaps, and includes everything you need for the supercharger part (midplate, heat exchanger, etc.). If you have the 4r70w, you'll also want to rebuild your tranny since it is only rayed for about 368 LB.FT.TQ.. Monster Transmissions sells a rebuild kit that males the 4r70w handle up to 638 LB.FT.TQ.. If you have the 4r100w then you wont need to rebuild it. If you have any other questions let me know.

is it just straight plug and play do you have to replace any harness or computers or can i just drop it in and go

 

[Dusten]

Boy do I know too much about this subject. A lot of people have done this:

-Basis: Pretty easy to do the swap if you need a new motor

You would need a Lightning spec rebuilt motor so that you get the Forged pistons, heads and connecting rods (and forged crank if you have an 02? or earlier). If you run the N/A pistons, heads, and connecting rods, youve got a ticking time bomb. There are a few people who have used full Lightning supercharger swaps, and includes everything you need. If you have the 4r70w, you'll also want to rebuild your tranny since it is only rayed for about 368 LB.FT.TQ.. Monster Transmissions sells a rebuild kit that males the 4r70w handle up to 638 LB.FT.TQ.. If you have the 4r100w then you wont need to rebuild it. If you have any other questions let me know.

Wow there is some awful info.

An na motor and a stock lightning motor both feature the same weak rods. The rods will fail in either motor before the pistons.

Na heads and lightning heads are identical. There is zero difference


All lightnings have forged cranks

All f150s with any form of tow package have forged cranks.

If a crank is 8 bolts it's forged.

The swap has been done numerous times.

L swap on a 97 f150 4x4 almost complete

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1999 f150 ext cab with lightning motor swapped with zf5 4x4

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98 4x4 build

I'm running a single 340 pump on stock wiring with sd60s. So i take it that it will fit inside the stock fuel hat... No difference in the ac lines. good to know. Thanks for the help, I may have some more questions about it when the time comes

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New memebr swapped 4x4

Here's my daily driven lightning swapped 03 4x4 full harley interior. Has been swapped since last year runs 12 psi

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[Dusten]

is it just straight plug and play do you have to replace any harness or computers or can i just drop it in and go

It's not plug and play. The lightning motor has sensors that the ecu doesn't run.

You'll need a tune to account for the new fuel pu ow, injectors and mass air meter at a minimum.

The na ecu with some tweaks will work though.

 

[Struck in AZ]

Wow there is some awful info.

Pretty sure the pistons weren't forged either but hypereutectic...might as well replace them while you're doing the rods.

 

[Dusten]

Pretty sure the pistons weren't forged either but hypereutectic...might as well replace them while you're doing the rods.

Lightning pistons are forged. Not quality forged like the cobra. But they are forged. They're 4032 forged aluminum. They're failing is they're thin and can't handle rpm. But are good to 600ish

 

[Kessel]

I’m in the process of finishing my swap now. I would have been done last year but other projects got in the way. I have made a video of swapping the motor it’s not a hard swap. It’s not how to guide as I need to change somethings I did (like upgrade the fuel pump wiring, swap the computer back and some other little things).

Swapping a Supercharged lightning engine in my 4x4 F150

I would suggest trying to find a wrecked truck and get the motor from a lightning that way you can have everything you need (at least that’s what I did). You will also need aftermarket fuel rails or 97 f150 fuel rails to be able to adjust your fuel pressure.

Talk to JJ at Woodbine Motorsports Woodbine Motorsports. He will be the guy to get you up and running tune wise.

 

[Z7What]

I built one back in the day. First i originally put a L blower on the N/A motor but sadly one night at the track i had a issue with #2 injector causing it to run lean and melt a hole in the piston. I sold that blower set up and found a complete L motor take out that i bought and installed.

Search username Z7What on here for plenty info about my built.

2003 F150 FX4 Supercrew - Lifted 11"ish, 38X15.50R20 Toyo MTs, 4.56 Gears, 4# Lower, And A Few More Smaller Performance Mods. Weighing in at 6800lbs and with the 38"s i ran a best of 14.56 @91MPH with a 2.08 60'.

Wayne

 

[Z7What]

You will also need aftermarket fuel rails or 97 f150 fuel rails to be able to adjust your fuel pressure.

You 100% do not need 97 Rails or an adjustable FPR.

Wayne

 

[Kessel]

You 100% do not need 97 Rails or an adjustable FPR.

Wayne

Good to know thanks. I was told I needed them to adjust base fp. I just assumed it was because my pumps don’t ramp and are wide open all the time.

 

[stoffer]

Boy do I know too much about this subject. A lot of people have done this:

-Basis: Pretty easy to do the swap if you need a new motor

You would need a Lightning spec rebuilt motor so that you get the Forged pistons, heads and connecting rods (and forged crank if you have an 02? or earlier). But dont just got a Lightning motor, then you'll have to deal with electrical harnesses. If you run the N/A pistons, heads, and connecting rods, youve got a ticking time bomb. There are a few people who are selling used full Lightning supercharger swaps, and includes everything you need for the supercharger part (midplate, heat exchanger, etc.). If you have the 4r70w, you'll also want to rebuild your tranny since it is only rayed for about 368 LB.FT.TQ.. Monster Transmissions sells a rebuild kit that males the 4r70w handle up to 638 LB.FT.TQ.. If you have the 4r100w then you wont need to rebuild it. If you have any other questions let me know.

100% FALSErunning the n/a pistons are just fine (the heads, rods , cams, exhaust manifolds are all identical) a shift kit in a 4r70w is recommended but a built trans is not required


the n/a engine harness also works just fine on a swap

welcome to 1999 btw

parts list here: parts list for the N/A 5.4 to Eaton swap - F150online Forums



and FYI this is an eaton swapped ‘01 rocking a 4r70 (original motor and transmission, been supercharged most of its life)

 

[stoffer]

is it just straight plug and play do you have to replace any harness or computers or can i just drop it in and go

lengthen two wires


and load the appropriate tune

 

[Struck in AZ]

Lightning pistons are forged. Not quality forged like the cobra. But they are forged. They're 4032 forged aluminum. They're failing is they're thin and can't handle rpm. But are good to 600ish

Like a walking encyclopedia of Lightning knowledge, man...I just learned something as I had no idea they were actually forged, albeit not a great forged piston, but forged nonetheless.

 

[Dusten]

Like a walking encyclopedia of Lightning knowledge, man...I just learned something as I had no idea they were actually forged, albeit not a great forged piston, but forged nonetheless.

I've had one of these for almost 20 years. From stock to 700+ hp. I've read a lot.