how to tell the differences between the '99-'00 recalled and non-recalled miplates
#1
05-06-2010, 05:55 PM
how to tell the differences between the '99-'00 recalled and non-recalled miplates
here are the miplates and i/c cores
the recall program 10 row i/c core is on the left and the non recall 9 row is on the right
here is the 10 row i/c core and part number
and the non recall 9 row i/c core and part number
and these pictures were provided by Ride The on lightningrodder.com
the recall program 10 row i/c core is on the left and the non recall 9 row is on the right
here is the 10 row i/c core and part number
and the non recall 9 row i/c core and part number
and these pictures were provided by Ride The on lightningrodder.com
Originally Posted by Ride The
The original 99-00 cores will not fit the program midplate or an 01-04 midplate.
The program core and a 01-04 core are the exact same core.
The program midplate has an outer bolt pattern for the 99-00 lower intake and the hole and bolt pattern for a 01-04 core. That is the reason why it got the "mutt midplate" nick name.
The program core and a 01-04 core are the exact same core.
The program midplate has an outer bolt pattern for the 99-00 lower intake and the hole and bolt pattern for a 01-04 core. That is the reason why it got the "mutt midplate" nick name.
When I first got my Lightning Id didn’t know there was an older and newer intake. If you’re a newbie with a 99-00 Lightning and you’re planning on upgrading to the newer 01-04 intake here are a few pictures to identify the difference between a 99-00 and 01-04 intake.
In this first picture you’ll see that the 99-00 intake has the IAT sensor on the Driver’s side and the 01-04 has the IAT sensor on the Passenger side.
Notice the 99-00 intake has a square pattern and the 01-04 has a diamond pattern.
Here you see the 99-00 has a smaller runner and the 01-04 has a tall more defined runner.
The 99-00 has a smaller runner inside the intake to where the 01-04 has a smooth taller runner for better flow.
Lastly you can see that the bolt patterns in the mid plate are different.
I hope these pictures will help out some of the newer guys with a 1999-2000 Lightning that are maybe planning on upgrading to the newer intake.
Thank you,
Josh
In this first picture you’ll see that the 99-00 intake has the IAT sensor on the Driver’s side and the 01-04 has the IAT sensor on the Passenger side.
Notice the 99-00 intake has a square pattern and the 01-04 has a diamond pattern.
Here you see the 99-00 has a smaller runner and the 01-04 has a tall more defined runner.
The 99-00 has a smaller runner inside the intake to where the 01-04 has a smooth taller runner for better flow.
Lastly you can see that the bolt patterns in the mid plate are different.
I hope these pictures will help out some of the newer guys with a 1999-2000 Lightning that are maybe planning on upgrading to the newer intake.
Thank you,
Josh
Last edited by stoffer; 08-31-2016 at 08:10 PM.
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05-06-2010, 06:59 PM
#4
07-26-2015, 06:09 PM
I have a 2000MY and it just started to leak. Searching on Google lead me to this thread and it kind of has me confused. Is the 10 row the newer non leaking intercooler? I've cleaned the intercooler about a year and a half ago when it belonged to my friend but I can't seem to remember how many rows it had. Worst case scenario with me have the 9 row, all I have to do is buy a midplate and intercooler from a 01-04 L, right? Thanks in advance
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07-29-2015, 04:16 PM