Well I have had my new lightning for a week and a 1/2 and I am ready to start putting some mods on it, I had a 01 lightning before this 04' so I kind of no what I want just want some opinions of things you would do differently or add and what tuner you reccomend.... not JDM thanks for the help....

Already had Volant intake on it & traction bars....
Performance package?
Dynatech LT headers w/ highflow cats
Bassani catback
6lb pulley
acufab throttle body
upper intake plenum
Denso's
Progammer not sure which one?
valveline mod
anything else.....?

 

Every thing sounds good but i would also add a Heat Exchanger with that 6 pounder_ If your in fl like i am_Its been nast hot out_

 

thanks for the info yeah i will add that to the list what programmer do you suggest

 

You need to pick who will do your tune. That will probably determine the flashtuner you go with. If the tuner supports both then...it boils-down to personal choice.

Something else to consider, you could probably get a used KB, new pumps and injectors for not much more $ than the exhaust upgrades you've listed. While the exhaust will sound better, there's not much hp gain. If I had it to do over again I'd do the blower/fuel/tune upgrades first then add the supporting mods as I turned-up the boost.

 

have the blower ported.

add the Factory tech Valve body to stiffen up the shifts.

 

Well it has flowmaster on it right now just wanted a better perfoming exhaust don't really care about the sound I like hearing the supercharger anyway, what would the blower getting ported cost me? any suggestions on tuners

 

Sal at PSP works with SCT and Diablosport.. if you want a chip or a hand held he does it all.. shoot him a PM, LightningTuner..

 

Looks like you have a pretty nice package to start with. Plus, the best thing you can do is stay away from JDM.
You have a few more pounds of boost that you can throw at it before you start finding the weak components of the bottom end (16psi max on a good tune). I would definitely invest in a set of Hoosiers on light weight wheels, yank the front sway bar, add a loop and add some traction bars. Ironically, the Lakewoods will work just fine and allow the truck to properly launch. Before going to the track, have a tuner dial in the truck for you.
I would go for a built motor, but not sure who to reccomend for that

 

Well thanks for all the help, I am not trying to start a tuner war but do ya'll have any opinions on JLP vs. PSP thanks for the help I know exactly what I want just don't know which tuner is the safest my my engine...

 

You will never get a definitive answer to this question.

Any reputable tuner can give you a "safe" tune. You just need to be completely clear that you want a conservative tune and are willing to sacrifice some performance for the sake of safety. And then don't come back here and ask why X tuner's tune only gave you XXX HP, when everyone else is making more. Quick or safe -- pick one.

 

Yeah that is why I want 3-4 different tunes cold, hot, race ect... thanks for the input though....

 

Tim great point.. PSP tuned my truck far from conservative because i wanted a goal of making 500hp to the tires with a stock blower and stock engine.. Sal tuned my truck with excellence and i couldnt be happier.. 500hp/600tq to the tires is a great achievment on stock engines, im running this tune and setup well over a year now and not one problem with my setup.. both PSP and JLP are great tuners.. Sal always takes care of me and his service and friendship towards me is great.. your choice on what to do, what chip or programmer are you looking to use?? Sal does both, and Johnny is just getting started with the SCT software.. good luck with your ride

 

None of that.

Kenne Bell, Bigger Injectors, Pumps, Mafia, 4 or 6# Lower, FTVB, Traction Bars & Cats, you will be set!

Don't get me wrong, dynatech are great LT headers, I have them, but if I had to do it all over again, I would go the KB Route!

 

Thanks hostile for the input well sounds like your setup is running awesome, do you uses the SCT or diablo programmer?

 

i started out with the predator by diablo and after a year and a half of use something went wrong with the tune i had on it and i switched to the SCT because it was the newest thing out and Sal only had one SCT in stock the day i was there.. so we fixxed it tuned it and wam bam i was back in action...