Lightning questions
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From: MiSSiSSiPPi
Lightning questions
I am getting a 99 Lightning 5.4 engine to put in my 97 F-150 and have a few questions that I haven't had any luck finding answers too.
1 What size fuel pump is used in the 99 Lightning?
2 What size fuel line is used, and does it have the returnless fuel system, like on the 99 Mustang GT?
3 Is the blower run off the same serpentine belt as the other accessories, or is it seperate like in aftermarket centrifugal
supercharger applications?
4 How does the intercooler work, does it have a seperate section of the radiator, or have it's own heat exchange mounted somewhere else?
Any help you can provide will be appreciated.
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Chris Johnson
93 Mustang Lx 377
97 F-150 4.6 (Soon to be 5.4)
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1 What size fuel pump is used in the 99 Lightning?
2 What size fuel line is used, and does it have the returnless fuel system, like on the 99 Mustang GT?
3 Is the blower run off the same serpentine belt as the other accessories, or is it seperate like in aftermarket centrifugal
supercharger applications?
4 How does the intercooler work, does it have a seperate section of the radiator, or have it's own heat exchange mounted somewhere else?
Any help you can provide will be appreciated.
Thank You
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Chris Johnson
93 Mustang Lx 377
97 F-150 4.6 (Soon to be 5.4)
http://www.network-one.com/~johnson/
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From: corona,ca
If I were you I would have crower make you some rods for the motor you have, have JE pistons make you some 8:1 pistons and buy yourself a vortech supercharger! Call vortech for a system that is capable of 8-18lbs of boost. Also buy the aftercooler for lower intake temps.
Probably cost the same as a lightning motor!
This way you wont have the problems of running higher boost pressures associated with the eaton thats on the lightning. The vortech is a very efficient blower . Or if you want call cartech and have them make you a turbo system for your motor..
seb
Probably cost the same as a lightning motor!
This way you wont have the problems of running higher boost pressures associated with the eaton thats on the lightning. The vortech is a very efficient blower . Or if you want call cartech and have them make you a turbo system for your motor..
seb
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From: MiSSiSSiPPi
Well I am a dealer for Vortech and JE, but I have just lucked up on a Lightning engine, and I'm not wanting an all out race vehicle, I already have one of those, I'm just wanting a little more grunt outta my truck, I've got JBA headers, I'm going to burn a custom chip for my 97 computer, and getting a Custom MAF from Pro-M.
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Chris Johnson
93 Mustang Lx 377
97 F-150 4.6 (Soon to be 5.4)
http://www.network-one.com/~johnson/
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93 Mustang Lx 377
97 F-150 4.6 (Soon to be 5.4)
http://www.network-one.com/~johnson/
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From: Chesapeake, VA USA
1.It uses 2 fuel pumps in tandem, not sure of their size.
2.Don't know that one either.
3.Blower has its own belt seperate of the accessories.
4.Intercooler has its own seperate radiator mounted in the opening of the lower valance. Coolant is circulated with a 12V Bosch pump.
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Red 99.5 Lightning,
#0975,
Born 5/6/99...Adopted 5/27/99
Chipped w/SuperChip Flipchip chip,
PSP Filter,
Water Wetter,
Mobil 1,
Foglamp Covers,
13.573@101.08
2.Don't know that one either.
3.Blower has its own belt seperate of the accessories.
4.Intercooler has its own seperate radiator mounted in the opening of the lower valance. Coolant is circulated with a 12V Bosch pump.
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Red 99.5 Lightning,
#0975,
Born 5/6/99...Adopted 5/27/99
Chipped w/SuperChip Flipchip chip,
PSP Filter,
Water Wetter,
Mobil 1,
Foglamp Covers,
13.573@101.08