Hello. It's been awhile since I was last on here (about February 2001 to be exact).
I sold my 2KL then and haven't had a truck since.

Now I'm back in the market for a new one.
Last time I was here, there was a scare about leaking intercoolers on the 99-00 models.

What's going on with the 02-newer ones?
Anyone got a good deal on one?

I found a 2003 Black one with 17 miles in Greensboro at Bob Dunn Ford.
I may pick this one up.

Cheers,
Ryan

 

That intercooler problems been fixed I just got an 03 L and absolutely love it.

 

What are they asking for $$$$ on the '03?

 

Eposey did you used to have a 99? Thats cool you now have an 03. Ryan welcome back! How did you go so long without the Lightning? Im having a hard time going 3 months through just the winter without mine! Good luck finding an 03. What is your price range? If I come across a good deal, I will be sure to let you know. I am in Illinois, and you are in North Carolina, but still I'll keep my eyes peeled. Good luck man, and welcome home!
Shane

 

shoot for an 03 with newer heads obviously to opt out of fords quiet spoken plug spitting standard option.

 

Thanks for the warm welcome!
I had to sell the L back in 01 due to money issues! Quite frankly between the truck payment and insurance ($200 a month) I was losing money!
Been married for over 3 years now and wife says I can have my toys again ().
I currently have a 1998 Saleen mustang and my wife drive a 1994 Probe GT.

The 03L in Greensboro is listed on Ebay at a buy it now price of $28,800.

Glad to hear the problems are worked out with the intercoolers.

What was/is the deal on prior 03 heads?

So what are the HOT mods right now?
Back when I had mine, the superchip R9 and an S+B filter were all you needed for low 13's.

What are the first mods now?
chip
filter
lower pulley?

Thanks and hope to be a L owner soon!

Regards,
Ryan

 

in charleston has a red L and a sonic blue L for sale. don''''t know if they are '03 or '04.

 

He's Back

 

I saw that truck on eBay last night, looks like a great deal! Good luck - it's a beauty!

 

Welcome back man. Any 01+ should be a good choice if you dont get that 03
The hot first mods are the same old
Flip chip
Lower pulley
Air Kit
But then it keeps on going to all the new stuff there is now abvailable.

 

Welcome back Ryan

The Tuners and Vendors have new generation software,
improved Tunes, and many more Hi-Perf choices these days.
A simple Filter Chip n 4lb Pulley can get you in the 12's,
The 11's are easily acheived for a mere 2-3 K
I'd say take a look at their site's and you'll see what I mean.
These are the ones I have in my Favorite Lightning Vendor Folder

https://www.f150online.com/vendors.cfm

http://f150online.motorhaven.com/customer/home.php

In Numeric listing of course

http://www.chikenearsengineering.com/
http://www.johnnylightningperf.com/home.asp
http://www.outrageousperformance.com/store/default.asp
http://www.powersurgeperformance.net/
http://www.razorsedgemotorsports.com/
http://www.teamjdm.com/
http://www.trixtersracing.com/
http://www.troyerperformance.com/cgi-bin/ppistore.pl

Non F-150 Vendors,
(but some specialize in stuff you may be interested in seeing)
http://www.jegs.com/
http://www.karkraft.com/
http://www.lightningconceptsinc.com/
http://lightning-enterprise.com/
http://www.lightningforceperformance.com/
http://www.performanceresearchonline.com/
http://www.racerelated.com/
http://www.rpmoutlet.com/lightning.htm
http://www.southfloridapulleyhq.com/frame.htm
http://svtcustoms.tripod.com/
http://www.swansonperformance.com/
http://www.uprproducts.com/

That ought to keep you busy for a while
AND DEF KEEP YOU CONVINCED IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER L

 

I am toying with the idea of selling my silver 02.....it has been a difficult decision and I am still not sure. I guess if I could get around 24K I might let it go It is all stock except K&N and FTVB with 21K miles. Garage kept, sees no rain or snow for past year, etc. It has been babied and only seen one drag strip run (way too crowded the day I went, hehe) and ran a 13.6 at 101.9 with a 2.0 60' ....this run was made 100% stock so the truck does very well. Anyone interested let me know!

Tom

 

Welcome back,

Times have changed.

Now 12s are the norm, lot of guys running 11s and a few of us have dipped into the 10s.

The biggest thing has been the KB blower and built motors. It has taken the Ls to a new level.

Here is a list of performance mods that I have on my L

PERFORMANCE MODIFICATIONS
1.JDM Superchip Flip Chip
2.JDM Interchangeable lower crank pulley (sizes 4,6,8)
3.JDM/KOOKS Stainless steel Long Tube Headers
4.JDM/Magnaflow Hi-Flow Cats
5.JDM Stainless Steel Silver Bullet Cat-back (Small Mufflers)
6.JDM Polished Billet aluminum Differential cover
7.JDM Heat Exchanger
8.JDM Electric Fan Kit
9.JDM Boost Bypass
10.JDM line valve mod
11.JDM Air Intake
12.Cobra R water pump
13.Ford Racing Aluminum Tranny pan w/ fins
14.Spal fans for heat exchanger (2)
15.Front Skinnies - Weld 16x7 w/ BFGoodrich tires
16.Rear Tires- American Racing Bajas 16x10 w/ Hoosiers QTPs 28x14.5x16
17.Precision Industries 2400 Stall speed 3 disc Torque converter
18.JJs Stainless Steel Traction bars
19.JJs Stainless Steel Traction bar brackets
20.JL Powecooler
21.R.E.M. Power tube
22.P.S.P. Driveshaft loop
23.Accufab Polished Single Blade Throttle body
24.Optima Battery
25.NGK-Tr6 spark plugs
26.Ford Racing Breather cap
27.Kenne Bell Blower
28.JDM short block with crower cams
29.Stainless steel valves and springs

 

Ryan

Oh ya I forgot to mention

WE HAVE A LOT MORE SHOW OFF'S NOW TOO

 

Thanks alot for all the good information!
Wow...things really have changed since I was here!

Vinnie - Now I know what a $100,000.00 Lightning looks like!

You know it's funny, just before I sold my L I had talked to Jim D'Amore about reburning my R9 and installing his 4 pound lower pulley!
Looks like Team JDM is doing very well these days.

Yeah, I love those Kenne Bell blowers! I am patiently awaiting the release of the 96-98 2 valve model for my 98 Saleen.

So is RED still the fastest color?


I have found a few USED L's between 18K - 25K. However for just a couple bucks more, I can get a new one.
Are there any 2004 models out there? When I search all I'm finding are 03's.

Thanks again for all the great information.
Yall really have some nice trucks!


Cheers,
Ryan