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Old 10-28-2013, 04:41 PM
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Lightning Crate... New!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-Lightning-Crate-Engine-/291004278326?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
 
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Old 10-28-2013, 08:58 PM
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If I didn't go to school this semester... I'd have it. lol
 
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Old 10-28-2013, 09:22 PM
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Yea, I was just telling someone else that's only the second factory new crate lightning engine I've seen on eBay in the last 10 years or so.. I bet they get close to asking price.
 
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Old 10-28-2013, 10:03 PM
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thats gonna be a hard sell with the 5.0 Coyote crate making more power and 3k less
 
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Old 10-28-2013, 10:05 PM
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Yea, but will that work in the 97-03 without a hitch ? I'm not sure..
 
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Old 10-29-2013, 01:23 PM
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Doesn't the Coyote crate come with a standalone ECU for older vehicles?
 
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Old 10-29-2013, 08:14 PM
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No, it is available though. The FR Control pack.
 
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Old 10-29-2013, 09:52 PM
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So, anyone want to explain this? Your talking 97-03 correct?
 
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Old 10-30-2013, 05:54 PM
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Ya you set it in there using factory 4.6/5.4 engine mounts, choose Trans, wire harness, fuel, and custom driveshaft length.

Its not a true bolt in, but neither is doing an L swap on a N/A truck
 
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Old 10-30-2013, 08:44 PM
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There's already a coyote (manual) STA
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=316074


and a coyote ranger
http://www.stangtv.com/features/car-...ranger-pickup/



Gen 1 lightning getting a 5.0
http://www.nloc.net/vbforum/gen-1-li...not-stock.html


Gen 2 Lightning (hasnt posted that its completed)
http://www.nloc.net/vbforum/gen-2-li...ap-photos.html
 
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Would it work for a 4X4 ? 97-03 F150? How versatile is it? That engine supercharged would be impressive. I really don't care about the mounts so much lol.
 
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Old 10-30-2013, 09:17 PM
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Yea, most those pictures weren't viewable Patrick.
 
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Old 10-30-2013, 09:37 PM
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5.0 will bolt up to both 4R70 and 4R100


pics available in the links. most are attached in the threads, so you'd have to sign up for the websites to view them
 
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That 5.0 Sport Trac Adrenalin...
 
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Old 10-30-2013, 10:09 PM
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5.0 will bolt up to both 4R70 and 4R100


pics available in the links. most are attached in the threads, so you'd have to sign up for the websites to view them

So you would be around 500 horse w/just the Eaton set up.

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The .jpg links you don't, the others yes.
 
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