I've put together a build list for my Lightning which i'll start working on this summer. I'd like to hear ya'lls opinions on the list itself as well as what ya'll think i should do first.

Here's the list:

2002 Lightning Future Plans

Engine:
Engine Rebuild, Team JDM $1,795.00
Cylinder Heads, Johnny Lightning Performance $1,499.00
Camshafts, Comp Cams xe2704h $549.00
Kenne Bell Supercharger $3,599.00
Cold Air Intake, Johnny Lightning Performance $185.00
Intake Tube, Johnny Lightning Performance $245.00
Big-oval Throttle Body $325.00
Kenne Bell Boost-a-pump $249.00
Kenne Bell Boost-a-spark $219.00
SCT Xcal2 Flash Device $425.00

Suspension:
Hotchkis TVS $989.00

Brakes:
Front, ssbc slotted rotors, 4 piston calipers $1,779.00
Rear, ssbc slotted rotors $249.00

Exhaust:
Dynatech Headers/mid Pipes $1,295.00
Dynatech Cat back $499.00

Tires:
Front, NITTO NT555 Radial (295/45-18) $392.00
Rear, NITTO NT555R Drag Radial (305/45-18) $462.00

Style/Appearance:
Hood, 96 Cobra style $689.00
Dual Gauge Pod $49.95
Boost Gauge, Autometer NV series $199.95
Air/Fuel Guage, Autometer NV series $369.95

total: $16,063.85


So, what do ya'll think?

(edit: changed some things, added some stuff. startin to get expensive. :o )

 

sounds great...now tell me what bank you knocked off to get all that cash to throw at it lol

 

if you have the money....go for it, but don't break your bank just for the truck

 

I didn't knock off a bank and i'm definitely not "loaded". This is not going to happen all at once. It'll take me a couple years to do all this. I'm going to do a little bit at a time. That's one reason why i asked "what should i do first this summer".

The kenne bell blower, however, is definitely not happening until after graduation.

 

any more input?

 

do the intake now......which are you more passionate about, power? handling? or looks?

oh and install those chicks in your sig into the 2nd and 3rd seats.....j/k

 

Ditch the Patriot heads, they are junk. I'd go with Fox lake, TEA or BOSS331. Also go with a handheld tuner, my xcal2 can hold 3 different tunes and I can make small adjustments as well. There are plenty of awesome tuners for the L's. Even if you go with a Predator, a lot more tuners now are able to tune both SCT and Diablo.

 

I really like getting the expedition console mod. Otherwise there are a bunch of nice seat mods.

You also need to plan for labor costs (unless you will do everything yourself)

Some gauges can add up quick in cost as well.

Coldie

 

All right, ditch the Patriot heads, check; what about JLP heads? Are they stage 2?

I'm all about the "go" before "show", so...i guess the first thing i should do build the bottom end to lay a good foundation, right?

 

absolutely