Been putting off this post because I don't usuall post unless I have some kind input to give. Well here goes.

I have a Johnny Lightning ram air kit and driveshaft loop. Both are at the powercoater as I find the finish to be lacking, below the standard that I would put on my truck. I also found the ram air kit to be homemade and not of a production type. The quality appears to be just that. Just a note so you guys will know what to expect when you order from Johnny.

Sorry Johnny, you seem to be a great guy but your kit could be better for the money.

Alvin

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99.5 Ford Lightning - Full Bassani exhaust, Swanson Performance Chip,Pro-m,undersized pulley,3.73 ears,Transgo shift kit,Cal-trac bars, cobra type hood, snug top cover,2" drop in back, yellow stripes down red truck.
13.01 @ 103.6, 378 RWHP
http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294235379

 

Alvin,

Sorry to hear your not happy with the craftmanship of the JL kit. Mine has been on close to a year without any problems, paint and finish still holiding up despite all the salty roads between DE and NJ.....and judging by the article in the newest MM & FF issue, they seem to like it. Just my opinion

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Spiro-"The Greek"
BLK. #1476

Best run to date
12.373 @110.15
Best 60` 1.76
@ 4800 lbs.
On Pump Fuel
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JDM Engineering- Ford Specialist
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Johnny Lightning Performance
http://www.webtechnik.com/johnnylightning

"Empty Pockets Racing"Drag Race Team NJ-DE
Spiro99SVT@aol.com
LAUNCH HARD !!!

 

I really like the peformance but agree dogleg on the craftmanship. I also never recieved a part that connected to the filter. I connected the filter directly to the black foam. I just noticed it now when I read MM&FF magazine that I never had that part.

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99 Black L
PsP Chip
JL Ram Air
Borla

 

I have had quite a few sports cars in the last few years..Cobra's, Z28's, etc. and I have had tons of aftermarket parts. I have the JL Ram air kit on my Lightning and find it to be equivalant to the rest and a great design. Sorry to hear your not happy with your kit. The metal tubing is painted and it is much better than plastic and a lot less expensive than stainless steel. ;-)

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99 Lightning, Bassani exhaust, JL Ram Air, Superchip(JL Programmed), Level 10 shift kit. No ET yet.
Sold- 98 Cobra. FM 2 Chamber, K&N, Steeda Triax, 4.10's, MAC offroad H. Best Cobra 1/4mile 13.8.
Sold- 96 Z28 ATI Procharged 13.5.

 

I have both the JL air-kits one for stock and one for pro-m and i can tell you i have had them for 6 months and have taken them off and on between the two trying to see which one worked best on my truck at least 20 different times and they both still look like new!Go buy anybodies elses aftermarket air-kit which i have before(several)and you will appreciate the quality and true performance his system gives us!
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HIGH ROLLER

 

DOGLEG: if you were not satisfied with the product why didn't you let me know? you know i would have taken care of it...i agree powdercoating is the way to go. i hope to be able to do this in the future!

SOVICH: if i remeber right you got the stage 2 that kit dosn't come with an adapter.the one on the fridge is the stage 4 its for the pro-m thats why it has the adapter

hope you guys see some good results at the track anyhow! JL

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93 cobra 10.90@127.00
99 lightning (black)
e.t. 12.41 @ 110.8
best mph 110.8
60 ft. 1.79
JL superchip
JL ram air
JL Powercooler
2# pulley
Level 10 shift kit
SuperChip Dist.!
(Man i love this truck!)
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JohnnyLightning Performance
E-mail: jlightningracing@cs.com
WEB:webtechnik.com/johnnylightning

 

Thanks for clearing it up with me. I guess I did order the stage 2. I just saw the filter that looked like mine in the magazine so i figured I should also had that piece. Thanks

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99 Black L
PsP Chip
JL Ram Air
Borla

 

No doubt you would've. You are absolutely #1 in customer service if nothing else. And I am happy with the ram air and especially that ROCKIN' new program.

Guys, got it tonight and it really pulls HARD. Especially around 4 grand. I don't need to downshift to spin at 35 mph now - It will spin just by exceeding 3/4 throttle from sheer power. It's like a new truck compared to the R9 I had. And I thought the R9 and original JL program made it a new truck.

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Jim
Black '00
#1,757 built 3/30/00
Clear corners
J.L. Single program
J.L. Stage II ram-air

 

Most of todays people arent happy with anything they get unless its free......i happen to think the JL kit is very good............the sound the eaton charger makes after the install is priceless......at least to me.....

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red 1994 lightning....oh my god i never expected this thing to keep running this long......130,000 miles and still running strong.........

00 white L...JL filter kit and more mods on the way....

 

Just put mine on this week. I've had it sitting waiting to find the time. I covered the front of the intake with a fine mesh to ensure that it would not collect debris etc.


My question to anyone, maybe even Johnny, is the metal tubing seems to come apart from the intake. The tiny set screw does not seem to hold the two together. I'm considering drilling four holes and putting bigger screws in. Anyone? Did I do something wrong here?

 

You prolly did nothing wrong. But I had to hold the scoop against the screws while I turned the screwdriver. It worked. Drilling and bigger screws will work also though. Maybe even small nuts and bolts. Just installed mine Friday and love it so far. Truck feels stronger, boost tops out at >12 now, and I LOVE the louder whine. Thanks again to Johnny, as Jim said months ago, #1 in customer service.

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Stevie-Ray
00 Red L #3460
JL Stage 2 Ram Air
Clear tails
Custom mats
ARE LSII
Bedrug
Keypad entry
Homedics Back Expert 2000

 

Well Iam happy with my ram-air kit. Still haven't gotten around to installing it on my truck but, it sure looks good sitting on the kitchen floor. Working seven days $ucks, had Easter off but decided to wax the truck and drink beer. Hey Johnny, how goes the Diablo program for the 01's Later from the Gator

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2001 Silver Bolt...
Adopted 3/24/01...
Red Line Water Wetter... Wet Okole's... Bedrug... JL Ram Air...
Chipless in NJ

 

All The JLDiablo programs including the 01's will be ready by next week! Don't forget the awsome package deal i have for the 01 meters and a JLDiablo chip! if any ? just e-mail or call 717 786 4670 JL

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93 cobra 10.90@127.00
99 lightning (black)
E.T. 12.06
best mph 112
60 ft. 1.65
(All Throttle No Bottle!)
JL ram air
JL Powercooler
2# pulley
Level 10 shift kit
Test Converter!
DiabloSport Dist.!
(KEEP IT BETWEEN THE LINES!)
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JohnnyLightning Performance
E-mail: jlightningracing@cs.com
WEB:JohnnylightningPerf.com
svtperformance.com
diablosport.com

 

Thankx JL, will talk soon.

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2001 Silver Bolt...
Adopted 3/24/01...
Red Line Water Wetter... Wet Okole's... Bedrug... JL Ram Air...
Chipless in NJ