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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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thinkin of a lightning... need help

what are the yearly differences/changes from 1999 to 2004... is there a webpage that shows them? thanks in advanced
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 06:02 PM
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Um 99 and 00 had intercooler recalls and were rated at 360hp, they also have 3.73 rear gears
the 01 thru 04 are rated at 380, have 3.55
I believe the headlights were a little different also.
The 03 and 04 had the 8 thread sparkplug holes while 02 and older are known for launching plugs with only 4 threads.
I'm sure someone with a little more knowledge will chime in.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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kinda backwards on the gear selections,..should be 99 and 00 have 355 and 01 up with 373
 
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 06:16 PM
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99-00
380hp 440 trq
3.55 gears in rear end
4 thread spark plug holes
cux1 computer programming
Strongest Conecting rods
Leaky Intercooler

01-present
380hp 450trq
cux2 computer programming
3.73 gears
(03-present have 8 thread spark plug holes)
Better intercooler.


There is more fif you search for it
 
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 07:53 AM
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I started with a 99 and decided to upgrade to an 04 cause of the following.

Lots of changes since 99.

20 more horses
Beefed up engine block webbing
more threads for the spark plugs
better head gasket
50% bigger intake manifold with guide runners
bigger intercooler that don't leak
premium gold engine coolant
bigger MAF
better radio
more weight carrying capacity
lower R/P gearing 3:73
aluminum driveshaft
Lighter weight wheels
larger 14MM wheel studds
new rubber compound in the F1's
Billstien shocks
better fog lights (less prone to crack)
headlights and fogs have a little SVT sig in the light itself
tinted windows
two vanity mirror's w/lts
two oh poop handles
child seat buckle clips
perferated leather rap steering wheel
deeper dash cup holders
turn signals on the mirrors + color match
better rear window seal
upgraded carpet (navigator)
LED rear 3rd brake light
Keyless entry
spare tire locking device
brushed aluminum door handles
mine came with the toneau cover ( I love it)

also check out gen 2 info here http://users4.ev1.net/~txclark/alocindex.html
 
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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I think the CUX2 computer program may have only been in 2001. My 2002 uses the ABU2 program.


Also, this webpage has the model spec history, at least what was advertised:

http://www.mdsonline.ca/f150g2hist.htm

Herb
 
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 01:39 PM
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If you want a new one you better hurry. Right now the future production of the L is in doubt.
 
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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what are the quarter mile times and 0-60 times for 99-00 and 01-04? thanks
 
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Old Oct 25, 2004 | 03:03 PM
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If you go to the top of this Lightning board,there is a looong post that says before posting read this....it has tons of info and compares all the L's from 99-04 side by side on the screen.It gives you all the info on specs,hp, 0-60,1/4 mile and anything else.Try it....its pretty handy
 
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