hey guys im new to this whole deal. i traded my 02 dodge quadcab a couple weeks ago. i picked up a black 2000 bolt with 25,000 on it. this thing is just prime for bolt-on fun. but im not quite sure where to start. looking for the most bang for my buck. ive got a few extra shillings layin around though i wanna try to get it into the 400hp/500tq range for under 2000 if i can. but i still gotta drive it 35 miles back and forth to work everyday (until winter).




travis

 

You can get that easily for under a grand. Chip, filter, and pulley!

 

Look in the classifies and buy the stuff used. You will get them much cheaper.

 

Ditto, Chip ($400) +#4pulley ($200) + filter ($100) = very near 400/500 might want to think of a FTVB, also! There are many more bolt ons that add but these are the basic.

 

Have to agree with this here.
I had a JDM tuned chip, 4lb lower pulley and air filter setup for quite some time on my truck. Ran STRONG. www.teamjdm.com With a converter and some Nitto drag radials I was able to go 12.52 and this was over 2 years ago. With the tuning changes you should do even better. Goodluck with the truck. -Mat-

 

May I suggest this package for $459: http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...d.php?t=199776

My firend's '03 HD-F150 dynoed at 404/465 with a 6-lb, predator, TR6's and JLP CAI (he also has FTVB but does not count).

 

damn that deal is insane!

 

Looks good, i'm partial to SCT something about Diablo scares me.. maybe it's the name.

 

So you decided to to join the big boys, port your eaton more boost and whine

 

alrighty then i just came back from a test run after t tuned my stock 00' bolt for 93 octain. seems to have a little more pep in its step. so now that i can install some toys im lookin for an intake and a 2lb lower thats not one of those quickchange deals. i like the looks of the volant and the price isnt bad, but how is for performance? i kinda wanna get a 4lb but sisne the stock eaton is supposed to huff 8lb total (but i think we all know its a little closer to 10ish) and ive read that the eaton is operating at like 90% stock, so puttin a 4lber on there is runnin it at 150%. and the fact that i put huge amounts of mileage on it ( round 80-100 a day!!) i dont wanna be push it.
need more advise from all you Lightning yodas.

trav

 

don't get a 2lb, get the 4lb. i would suggest the fastair from PSP or jlp intake over the voltant.

 

i had a ported eaton, 4lb, chip, exhaust, valve body and I put like 16K on my truck in less than a year after those mods with no issues. the most important part is your tuning. you have to find who you like, i am a PSP cheerleader

 

make certain that intercooler has been changed!

Check the intercooler fluid level weekly. 99-00 are prone to leak and replacment kits are vERY hard to come by.

 

yeah ive heard that ive been checkin it everyother day or so it was just a bit on the high side when i bought it and it still is i think mines fine. but i have heard stories of guys loosing all thier coolant in like 50 miles.

 

still need to know what year intake i should get for throwing a 90mm MAF on an 00' lightning