Check out this page for lightning motors for sale.($4000.00)http://www.hotrodhotline.com/bazaar/3234ford.htm Where do you all think they are getting these? I have a friend who after driving my bolt wants to put one in an old street rod.

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99 Black Lightning
Built July 26, 1999
Build # 2883 of 4000

 

These are the 93-95 351 motors. some were discovered in a ford plant or warehouse and offered for sale. some performance company bought all of them.

 

These are the new 360hp lightning motors. They even show a picture with the eaton blower on top. Go to the page and check it out.

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99 Black Lightning
Built July 26, 1999
Build # 2883 of 4000

 

I called them they have alot of them. They have been selling them to put in street rods.

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1999 Black Lightning SVT all options, (Factory soft tonneau cover, 6 Disc CD, Class III towing hitch), Loyd one piece floormat (Fits well, looks good), Tail light covers (Killer painted black to match), Black spray in bed liner (looks very good), Windows tinted gray 15% on doors, Dark Limo on back glass, Ordered 1st truck 1/21/99 till salesman told me a $5000 premium would be added, On the same day ordered second truck 2/24/99 (BEFORE getting my check back), Took delivery 6/21/99 After MANY many MANY promised ETA dates, Build date of 5/20/99

 

ITS TRUE

i called the place and was told that had 8-10 of the new Lightning motors.

Dennis
White Lightning
PSP full meal deal

 

I would love to buy a spared to save for the future.

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1999 Black Lightning SVT #1721, Build date 5-28-99, all factory options, (Soft tonneau cover, 6 Disc CD, Class III Towing hitch), Loyd one piece floormat, Tail light covers, Black spray in bed liner, Windows tinted gray 15%, Dark on back glass, 2" lowering shackles on back. Ordered 2/24/, Took delivery 6/21/99 After MANY many MANY promised ETA dates.

 

Is that price with the blower?

 

I believe I am actually going to do it!!!!!!

Just got off the phone with those guys, and they are crate motors complete down to plugs/oil filter and oil. You need a computer and the associated wiring harness most of which you can get at a salvage yard, and to decide on a transmission.

I have a pristine low mileage ex-California 1956 F100 big window long bed with original Fordomatic that needs an engine transplant and this will make the perfect combo.

Help from you folks. What transmission should I use? Must I use a computer controlled one or can I use an older very strong "muscle car trannie"? Same question regarding the rear end. It has a stock about 7/8 inch 56 Ford with a 4:10 rear axle.

Let me hear from you.

Bill

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Bill Murray
99.5 Lightning
Oxford White
Bedrug/ARE LSII lid

Tow Package CD Player
Superchip
HobbyTownUSA Graphics
Identical 1/10 Scale Tamiya RC Truck incl. graphics.
Truck interest e-mail:
fastwhitey@myf150.com
4 heavy decals!
Kennesaw (Atlanta) Ga.




[This message has been edited by Bill Murray (edited 12-06-1999).]

 

Bill,
As per the rear end,a 58-61 ford
pick up is a bolt in and has a 9"
with drop out third member.
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Wouldn't you know, this comes about AFTER I buy the 4.6L DOHC for the Blackbird. Oh well, the TBird would have been undrivable w/a monster like that wedged into it. (Yeah keep on saying that. Over and over, "there's no place like home.....")

And for the naysayers out there, yes, there has been a 5.4L motor slammed into an MN 12 platform. It is custom, and it is trick, but, man, what a torque beast!



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Chuck 'Wyldman' Shelton
wyldman@houston.rr.com
Black 99.5 Lightning Build # 1273, DOB 5-14-99, NLOC #315
Best run to date 13.16 @104.8
CD Changer; Tow Pkg.; Lojack; Sal's custom nitrous chip; G-Tech/Pro; SnugLid; BedRug; Invinca-Shield, full kit; NOS KIT 80 hp shot (currently); Clear and smoke Lexan fog light covers; 3M Ti Window Tint; Bel radar detector (shouldn't be an accessory); PowerStack cone filter (a.k.a. supercharger waker upper); American Auto Designs ram air hood; Cal-Tracs traction bars



[This message has been edited by Wyldman (edited 12-06-1999).]

 

sorry my bad, i heard someone uncovered some lightning 351's. are these guys fully warrantied for piston slap, no matter what you slap it in?

sounds cheap w/blower, i've paid a lot more for blowers alone.

[This message has been edited by MRBBQMAN (edited 12-06-1999).]

 

Bill,
That WOuld make one awesome combo, quite a sleeper at the stoplight..
Let us know what you decide to do!

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Brad Lynskey
99.5 SVT Lightning
Oxford White
#1791, born 6/1/99, delivery taken 6/29/99
CD changer, tow package
Lund Premier soft tonneau
Lumar window tint, rubber bed mat
K&N Filter, Soon to be chipped

 

Anybody know if an aftermarket scattershield is available for the 5.4 Liter which would allow using a Ford Toploader? I've got a rust free 70 Mustang sportsroof which is just itching for one of those Lightning crate motors.

Lightning Bob



[This message has been edited by Lightning Bob (edited 12-07-1999).]

 

I just picked up my NEW Lightining engine a couple of hours ago from the dealer mentioned above.(In Kansas City) Looks like a steal to me for $4,000. Any questions, ask away. I think they still have around 7 left. Inlcuding mine, at least 3 went out their door today.

Mike

 

Mike

The picture shown doesn't have the blower belt, idlers or idler brackets shown. Also the Mass Air Sensor and ducting. Are any of these included? How about a flywheel? what do you plan on using for a transmission? Computer? Wiring between? etc. What date is stamped on your valve cover? I'm curious if these are some of the first Lightning engines built. I'm seriously considering one of these motors, but I'm aprehensive because it sounds too good to be true. I appreciate any info you can give.

Lightning Bob