NBS lightning concept creation
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That's one main reason I got a 97-03 version.
So I seen the whipple system they make for the 5.4...I dont have any luck finding the flareside reg cab in 5.4 2wd...only 4.6, is swapping to the bigger motor in sight with that truck? U''d basicly get a lightning motor and put it in there...and bump to the whipple upgrade...and all the other stuff that need be changed over to work...I kno this is alota work but thats what im looking for...something that makes it mine. Im just coming off the high of owning 03/04 cobras and looking for somthing different.
There are specific combinations ford allows, if you want something different (although separately available) you're on your own. To be fair not unique to them though. Like the mustang, you want an automatic 99-04 32valve mustang, mach 1 convertible, etc. dyi.
The years for the Cervini kits are 04-08. Are you not unable to order that body style anymore? Also if you get an 09-10 you cant use the Cervinis kits. The closest thing I would imagin to do is to buy a Roush and change out the exterior then you have everything under the hood for the Lightning. As well as aren't most of the roush's reg cab? Well more common..?
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I am new to this site(just signed up today) but always been a ford fan. Ive had 1 08 f150 stx and 2 03 cobras. Is there somewhere on here that guys have done the 4.6 to the 5.4 motor swap, im sure someones done it
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Mine's a regular cab styleside with the 5.4 -- I had to special order it to get it configured that way. It was impossible to find one on the dealer lot with the 5.4 down here in Texas -- most were actually V6's.
Only 2500 miles on my 2005, but it's not for sale unless I get hit by a bus.....
Only 2500 miles on my 2005, but it's not for sale unless I get hit by a bus.....
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Last edited by Hilgy_in_IA; Jul 2, 2010 at 12:14 AM.
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Yep, its about 1 hour from where i live:
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7400/6333b02.jpg
2006 2wd 5.4 flareside in silver. 36k miles. I am taking a trip tomorrow after work to look at it. This is the perfect base truck for this. I am seriously going to nab this up if the price is fair at the dealer.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/7400/6333b02.jpg
2006 2wd 5.4 flareside in silver. 36k miles. I am taking a trip tomorrow after work to look at it. This is the perfect base truck for this. I am seriously going to nab this up if the price is fair at the dealer.
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That 06 looks pretty good, minus the wheels. That configuration is really rare to find. I think all of them are special orders. Swapping in a 3 valve 5.4 into these trucks really isn't worth it. You would have to swap in the engine, transmission, rear axle, and driveshaft.
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They want 16.5 for it. I going in at 5pm to look at it. Yes the wheels will be changed to something cleaner for what I'm going towards. Please feel free to post what wheels you think would fit this NBS lighting. Theres some parts of the cervinis kit I like and some I dont...the front,hood,and sideskirts with side exhaust all sit good with me but the back end just needs to be simpler...I honestly just like the black step parts that are on it already, and I highly doubt I would put that wing piece that the kit has on it...we'll see.
