Hey Gang,
Im new to this forum and am here to pick your brains. I have a friend that owns a 93 Lightning and we have been hashing out how to convert my 93 F150 Ext Cab to a Lightning powered truck. He suggested that I join this great forum and start asking some questions. So here I am. I hope you guys dont mind me asking alot of questions..Im new to the scene, but I am willing to learn
I know there are structeral differences between the Lightning frame and a standard F150 frame. Please bear in mind, Im not going to be going to the tracks every weekend, but I do want to have the sleeper truck that the unsuspecting Chevy owner might think they are going to dust. Is there anything that I should be concerned about? Is there any structeral enhancements that can be done to my frame?
First off..has anyone known of a home conversion such as I plan to do? If so..what are the high points? Im planning on sinking about 5 grand into a motor. I currently have a 5.0 with 170k on it, but I am thinking about getting the rebuilt Lightning from Ford for about 1800.00 or getting the engine listed at the following URL:
http://www.ford-power.com/365-351W.htm
Which would be better? Would the engine at the link work with what I am wanting to do?
I am also wanting to put a Mass Air Kit on it. I know Ford has one for about $1000. Thats pretty steep for right now. Is there a cheaper way of getting Mass Air, or should I stick with Speed Density and get an EEC Tuner?
I have an EO4D tranny in my truck now. I am planning to get it rebuilt soon after I get the motor in. Were there any differences between the stock EO4D and the Lightning version? If so, can these changes be implemented during a rebuild?
Well, I guess this is it for now. Again, I hope you guys dont mind a newbie in the ranks. Im getting pretty excited about this project (truck gets paid off next month) and I will start saving the cash to start the project in July or so.
If any of you have any ideas, suggestions, links or whatnots, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
Drugar
Im new to this forum and am here to pick your brains. I have a friend that owns a 93 Lightning and we have been hashing out how to convert my 93 F150 Ext Cab to a Lightning powered truck. He suggested that I join this great forum and start asking some questions. So here I am. I hope you guys dont mind me asking alot of questions..Im new to the scene, but I am willing to learn
I know there are structeral differences between the Lightning frame and a standard F150 frame. Please bear in mind, Im not going to be going to the tracks every weekend, but I do want to have the sleeper truck that the unsuspecting Chevy owner might think they are going to dust. Is there anything that I should be concerned about? Is there any structeral enhancements that can be done to my frame?
First off..has anyone known of a home conversion such as I plan to do? If so..what are the high points? Im planning on sinking about 5 grand into a motor. I currently have a 5.0 with 170k on it, but I am thinking about getting the rebuilt Lightning from Ford for about 1800.00 or getting the engine listed at the following URL:
http://www.ford-power.com/365-351W.htm
Which would be better? Would the engine at the link work with what I am wanting to do?
I am also wanting to put a Mass Air Kit on it. I know Ford has one for about $1000. Thats pretty steep for right now. Is there a cheaper way of getting Mass Air, or should I stick with Speed Density and get an EEC Tuner?
I have an EO4D tranny in my truck now. I am planning to get it rebuilt soon after I get the motor in. Were there any differences between the stock EO4D and the Lightning version? If so, can these changes be implemented during a rebuild?
Well, I guess this is it for now. Again, I hope you guys dont mind a newbie in the ranks. Im getting pretty excited about this project (truck gets paid off next month) and I will start saving the cash to start the project in July or so.
If any of you have any ideas, suggestions, links or whatnots, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
Drugar
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