http://www.bonforums.com/lightning_01_changes.htm

Published: 01 November 2000
Source: Condition of anonymity
Updated:
By: Robert Lane

BlueOvalNews has learned that Ford will enhance the totally awesome 2001 Lightning to be even meaner, nastier and faster than the 1999 and 2000 models.

For beginners the 01 Lightning's computer will be recalibrated to support the changes which include:
• A new and larger intercooler which will be relocated to the front of the intake manifold.
• A new lower intake manifold that is about 5/8" shorter and a little narrower to help increase velocity.
• A 90mm mass air meter. <Gulp>

 

I think they all are considered 2001.5, It's just easier to say 01. I know when I first looked at one,it was listed as a 99.5, that's just because of the time it comes out (around March) I think, don't quote me on that. But i'm possitive they are the same.

 

same thing, 99 (99.5 really) 00 (00.5 really) 01 (01.5 really). Same stuff

 

90mm mass air??

 

Looks like Ford updated http://www.svt.ford.com , all the 2001 info is up now.

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2000 Red Lightning - Stock
330 rwhp - 414 rwtq

 

And that is why today, Me and another member will be heading up to a local Ford dealer to drop off my deposite!!! Oh yeah!

 

So, after reading this article, I have a question

I just got on the list for an '01.... is this the same as the '01.5, or is there going to be 2 seperate models?

It says that Job 1 will be 10/23 (which I think we know didn't happen) for the 01.5, but I've heard that Job 1 for the 01 will be 12/4

Can anyone explain the difference (if there is any...)

 

90mm mass air
4.5 inch aluminum drive shaft

I wonder what the "fine tuned" suspension adjustments are.

 

I heard from here possibly that the intercooler for the 01 will be retro-fittable, with 2 more rows. Forgot who mentioned it, but is that true?

 

I wonder if we'll be able to use the 90mm mass air unit on our trucks. I'm all over that aluminum driveshaft too.

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2000 Black Lightning
#1326 of 4966
Born on 03/20/2000
PSP Chip
Mobil 1 10w30 synthetic oil
Best time: 13.372 @ 102.57 mph

 

aluminum driveshaft vs. carbon fiber driveshaft - which one is better?

 

I'd say the carbon driveshaft is better. If the drive shaft was to break, the carbon drive shaft would shatter into pieces, the aluminum would bend and still would tear things up under your truck. Also the Carbon DS is lighter, by how much I don't know. I think it was said that the carbon ds weighs around 15 lbs.? Correct me if i'm wrong people.

-Marcus