For anyone interested, I looked at the computer my new L and found out that it has a "CUX2" code on it. I hope that the chips for the 99.5's will work. Also for anyone who was still wondering, it came standard with the tow package, 6 disc changer, tinted rear sliding glass, overhead console that displays temp and direction with garage door and sunglasses holder, taillight covers with the backup lights moved to the top, and no tonneau cover.

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2000 Silver L
Ex 99 Cobra
Ex 95 GT

 

If you're thinking of one superchip specifically used for one comp. code to work with another comp. code, it wont work. You'll have to send it back to get reprogrammed.

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Fast46Triton ®

1999 Fast46triton Edition® Ford F150 XLT Supercab, Shortbed, 4x2, 4 wheel disc brakes/4 wheel Anti-Lock Brakes, Cloth Seats, Amazon green, 16" All season tires, Soft Tonneau Cover, CD Player, 4.6 liter Triton V8, 3:55 ls, towing package, 4 speed auto, K&N Airfilter
0-60 time of 8.2 seconds!
Email me at fast46triton@yahoo.com

 

From what I understand, all Lightnings, both 99's and 00's use the same CUX2 EEC code. I have heard that the code used in the Lightnings is some of the most complex code Ford has ever compiled into one vehicle and that they didn't want to reinvent the wheel by rewriting all new code for '00.

For what it's worth.....

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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 12.857 @103.48
CD Changer; Tow Pkg.; Lojack; Sal's custom nitrous chip; G-Tech/Pro; SnugLid; BedRug; Invinca-Shield, full kit; NOS KIT 100 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; Bassani headers;Goodrich T/A Drag Radials; Muth Signal Mirrors, Recieved today (2-22) Thanks Roger!

 

Hey Wyldman;

Our code is CUX1 I think.

Lightning Bob

 

I emailed Sal and he said that the 99.5's used code "CUX1". I hope to hear back from him soon whether or not he can burn a chip for the 2000's.

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2000 Silver L
Ex 99 Cobra
Ex 95 GT

 

What is the official weight of the 2000s? They've got the same horspower rating, same torque rating, but I think I read somewhere that the 2000 is a little quicker to 60 and around 14 flat in the quarter. Granted the 99 Lightnings were faster than advertised, any real world comparisons yet?

 

Looking at sheet got from dealer. Payload is still 800lb./363kg,towing 5000lb./2270kg . Show 1/4 in 14.6 seconds @97mph, 0-60 6.2 seconds, 0-100-0 22.5 seconds,top speed 140mph/225kph.

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99.5 Black Lighting , #1277 5/14/99
cd,tow pack,ford bed liner
2000 Mustang GT Convertible performance red , black top.
with cobra R wheels,BFG tires, bassani X pipe, Flowmaster mufflers / stock tips