I have an extra set of fog lights hanging around and half-jokingly thought of swapping out the lights on the tractor with the fogs. Any reason I couldn't?

Also, has anyone done anything to increase the HP on theirs? Just curious. Maybe a superchip?

clancy


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2001 Lariat SC 5.4 4x4 LS ORP Class III 17in wheels Captains seats Oxford White
-Sony ES CDX-M650 Polk EX572a(2 pr.) Dynamats
-Westin nerf bar, ARE Z series cap, Yakima rack, Bedrug
-Superchip
-Air Force 1 FIPK

-PIAA 520 driving lights behind grill
-PIAA 1400 fogs in bumper intakes

 

It is hard enough just to keep my P.O.S. running.....let alone make any mods ! ! !

 

I thought I'd have to do some kind of mod to my rider.
Tried to get my daughter to cut the grass and everytime she engaged the blade it would stall. My wife, the same thing. I can use the mower with no problem. I figured out that the safety feature of (no rider) was killing it. Neither of them was heavy enough on the seat to let it run.

I was either going to have to fix it or just cut the grass myself. So, I got out my toolbox grabbed the hammer and threatened my wife a daughter with it till my wife put my daughter on her lap. Now, they mow the grass together (and I didn't even have to get out the big hammer).

 

HI!... AH! Don't even get me started on the mods to my LAWN TRACTOR!lol!

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NEAL " THE H.P FREAK" E-MAIL :nnewman@sympatico.ca
'99' F-150 XLT SPORT, oxford white, reg cab shortbox stepside,5.4, auto, 4.10L.S, captain's chairs, bedliner, GTS carbon fiber headlight covers, ***** CEPECK clear halogen driving lights, GTS slotted tailight covers (painted oxford white), fiberglass smooth wiper cowl (painted OXFORD WHITE), FORD locking lug nuts, tinted windows,true duel exhaust with 2.5 inch mandrel bent pipes and FLOWMASTER 3 chamber mufflers with 3' tailpipes exiting before the rear wheel like the LIGHTNING, HELLWIG rear stabalizer bar, 3 AUTOMETER guage pods, filled with tranny temp, engine temp, and oil preasure AUTOMETER "PHANTOM" guages,custom fabricated air intake trac and huge K/N filter, TPS mod, BELLTECH 2-inch rear drop, custom programed SUPERCHIP "FLIP-CHIP", BAUMANN ENGINEERING shift kit (on stage 5 setting)BYPASS CLUTCH CONTROL VALVE/PREASURE REGULATOR VALVE, ASP POWER PULLEYS, custom tig welded and ported JBA "JET BLACK coated headers, twin DERALE 16 INCH ELECTRIC FANS, PERMA COOL 14"/10" tranny cooler with 10" electric fan, PERMA-COOL external tranny filter, custom ported (STOCK) throttle body, custom digital air intake temp sensor, custom ported TB intake elbow, relocated ATS, FORD RACING 24LB injectors, RUSSELL stainless steel braided tranny lines with fittings.


FUTURE MODS : BBK 75MM THROTTLE BODY, 80MM PRO-M MASS AIR METER, AADI F1 RAM AIR HOOD WITH CUSTOM FABRICATED RAM AIR SET-UP, CAL-TRAC TRACTION BARS, EXTRUDE HONED INTAKE MANIFOLD, SHM CUSTOM FUEL RAILS, 90/10 FRONT CE SHOCKS, 70/30 REAR CE SHOCKS, BELL TECH 2/4 DROP, EXPEDITION CENTER CONSOLE, HARLEY DAVISON F-150 LOWER FRONT VALANCE (painted oxford white) and a KENNE BELL BLOWZILLA SUPERCHARGER.

ESTIMATED H.P TO DATE : 340H.P / 425ft/lbs of torque.

CURRENT PERFORMANCE : 1/4 MILE - 14.52E.T * MPH - 93.73 * 0-60MPH - 5.8 * 1/8 MILE - 9.2 * 60 FT - 2.0

OTHER TOYS : "83" PRO STREET FORD RANGER : 351-w stroked to 408c.i 625H.P (natural), 875H.P with 250H.P "BIG SHOT" N.O.S kit, tubbed (crome moly tubing), 12 point chrome moly roll cage, 4-link with coil overs, MUSTANG II front suspension, c-4 tranny (race prepped), 4000rpm stall converter(8 INCH), 3" chrome moly driveshaft,AUTOMETER guages, 16.50 MICKEY THOMPSON rear tires, 4" M/T front tires, CENTERLINE CON-VO PRO rims, fiberglass hood - bumper - prostock hood scoop, wishbone trac-link, two chrome moly driveshaft loops, 16 gallon JAZ fuel cell,etc

 

Have any of you guys ever see lawn mower pulls. If you wanna learn how to soup-up a lawn mower just talk to one of these guys. In a regular modifeid class it's nothing to see what use to be a stock 20-25 hp mower cranking out 60+ hp. One guy I tlaked too said he had 4000 in motor alone. The is alos a super modifeid class that really is not even a lawn tractor. They are made on a steel (tube or box) frame and they set everything from road bike engines to small 4 cylinder car engine. One guy has twin Harley engines on his, man that thing sounds good, the ones with road bimes engines really scream to. I estimate that they go down the track at 30mph. With street tires on blacktop with no load one driver told me the thing would hit 80mph easy. This is a serious deal for some of these guys. Air shifters, major engine work. It is just amazing to see a Cub Cadet doing 20 mph down the track on the back wheels pulling a weighted sled.

 

I wouldn't be safe on a modified lawn tractor. I actually rolled my granpa's when I was a kid.I was racin the neighbors on their mower. Those things just down corner on slopes very well. Really scary at the time but funny as heck now.

 

I thought of fixing one up and saved enough money for a used 80cc 2stroke 4wheeler
and then had a old cool looking lawn mower body given to me
the plan was to just put the body on the 4 wheeler frame and then cut the frame to suit
and then change the handle grip with steering wheel
was ready to do it all till i left it out of the shop and my dad drove his lowered dually right out the shop and squished the 4 wheeler

after that i gave up and havent tried to do it again

 

i have a 3 inch drop on my John Deere 160 and some low profile tires with some 13 inch chrome rims. Supercharger, dual stacks for exhaust, 5 speed and reverse tranny, preformance clutch. lol

brian

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98 F150 XLT Supercab 4X4
4.6L V8 3.55LS
Tonno Cover, Brush Guard, Dukes of Hazzard Dixie Horn, 2 150 watt KC Daylighters, Cobra CB Radio, BF Goodrich All Terrains 265/75/16
http://hometown.aol.com/barto24/brianstruck.html
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2000 Excursion Limited 4X4, Black, V-10, 3.73 LS, Tow Mirrors

 

My lawn tractor has a modified to fit KN filter. Had the motor rebuilt last year (it blew) upped the compression alot. Only runs on av fuel now (100+ octane) i am guessin about 50 hp out of a stock 18hp motor. She really lays a patch of rubber if you get after it!!

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Jeff Randol
2000 Ford F150
Ext. Cab 4x4 Lariat
5.4 Auto, Off Road Package, Fully Loaded
& lovin it!!
MODS: KN Air Filter
Glasspack exhaust

Upcoming: AMSOIL Dual Oil filter system, FIPK, Fiberglass Topper, Spray-In Bedliner, Wood Dash Kit

 

Ok, OK I see you guys making fun of the Kentucky hick and the lawn mower mods. Funny as it may be but I swear I was telling the truth on my last post. It was a big thing about 2 years ago, sort of died down now. That ok I would laugh to if I read someones post that sounded like mine did. LOL

 

I always wanted a riding lawn mower or tractor. My neighbor recently got one and I was really jealous until I realized something. He's got just about the same amount of lawn as I do and he looked really stupid mowing such a small yard with a lawn tractor.

KYFordFreak, I've seen those lawn tractor pulls and races on tv, but haven't seen any for a few years. Looks kinda funny to see lawn mowers running around a track. The guys driving them look so serious and it just cracks me up. Hell, if it were me, I'd probably be dressed in a clown suit whooping and hollering all the way.

 

Our county fair has lawn mower pulls every year. Some peoplae put alot of time and money into theses things, and i live up north!

-Jon

 

Sometimes on ESPN2 late at night they show lawn mower races. Those things fly!! They race a circle track and flat out move!

Later,
Roger

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The early bird gets the worm, but the 2nd mouse gets the cheese.

2001 Black Lightning
Stock, but not for long...
Best Stats:
RT .519
60' 1.986
1/4 13.73
MPH 99.83

1996 White Mustang Cobra
Offroad H-Pipe, MAC Mufflers, and a K&N

,
This PIC provided so that Chevy
and Dodge owners can see what
the front of a Lightning looks like.

My First Attempt At A Web Page
Roger's Lightning Page

 

Im a redneck so the lawnmower mods dont suprise me. Our riding lawn mower had the muffler fall off and i think its going to end up with a small striaght pipe or glass packs. there both cheaper than the factory replacement muffler. its also going to get 55w bulbs on it because the ones on it dont shine for 5 ft.
We also have a large grain truck that had the mufflers and exaust fall off and to pass inspection we needed them. We got a set of glass packs and straight pipes for 100 dollars cheaper than the muffler and pipe set up. We now have a chevy, sorry, 350 with glass and straights that shoots fire when it back fires.

 

Hey, don't laugh too hard.
http://www.letsmow.com
The good ol` USLMRA website.

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1997 F150 Lariat Three Door Extended Cab Flareside 4x4, Two tone Pacific Green w/ Harvest Gold, Tan Leather Interior, Ford Premium Sound w/ CD Changer, Lund Solar Visor, Leather Tonneau Bedcover, K&N Air Filter, VentVisors
Wish List: Lund Racer Back Cab Spolier, Lund Shadow Winshield Wiper Cover, Lund Steps, RhinoLiner Spray-In Bedliner, Vortech Super Charger, Brush Guard, Hidden Winch, Lighted Ford Logo, I'll list more when I think of it...