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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 06:18 PM
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lighting swap

Hey guys first post here and i know its been covered alot so im sorry for this, i did search though and didnt find much about it.
Alright so i have a 2000 f150 5.4 2wd automatic. The truck has spun a bearing and now has no oil pressure. Id like to do a lighting swap and i just need to know what parts would be needed for the whole swap. ive tried madenterprise for the parts list but the sight isnt working. i plan on swapping the whole engine and supercharger. I know ill need the motor, supercharger, the intercooler pump, tank and new fuel pumps but after that i dont know what else ill need. and what would i do for the ecu?
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 08:31 PM
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hang on, I'll get you the list


with Mike's passing, it was only a matter of time before his site disappeared
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 08:42 PM
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Bracket with idlers and special bolt spacer (washers will work for a spacer or simply run without it for a short time IF you have to)
Tensioner bridge Assembly
Lightning Alternator (Lightning / Harley truck specific to clear the turkey pan)
Alternator Stabilizer Bracket
Intercooler Pump and Pigtail ( the pigtail can come from an injector harness)
Intercooler Reservoir with Cap
IAC Tube
Throttle Cable
Throttle Cable Bracket
Cruise Control Cable
IAT Sensor (fits in air cleaner)
water pump, Water Pump Spacer or e-fans
PCV Tube (left hand side)
TB to MAF Rubber Connector with clamps
90mm MAF ( go ahead and get an upgraded one now as boost will be addicting)
Intake Gasket Set
In-Tank Fuel Pump (either a single 255lph or twin stock Lightning pumps)
Lightning Specific Upper Radiator Hose (I've the N/A one rubs on the alternator)
Upper Two Intercooler Hoses - depending on your intercooler tank setup, I'd go ahead and delete the hard lines and run 'em all soft lines
Original Equipment Installation Bolts (the N/A intake bolts are too long)
crank supercharger Drive Pulley with Belt (Boost level of your choice) might as well stay aftermarket since you'll need a new balancer or the adapter to run the stock caged pulley anyway
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 08:47 PM
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turns your engine bay from this:





to this:


 

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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 11:05 AM
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Thank you very much What about the ecu? how do i go about getting it tuned, or can i just use one out of a lighting?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 01:38 PM
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would there be any difference is putting the supercharger on a regular 5.4 vs getting the whole lighting engine?
 

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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 04:41 PM
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N/A engines have higher compression, weak(er) pistons then the lightning engine
 
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Old Feb 4, 2015 | 12:46 AM
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Thank you very much What about the ecu? how do i go about getting it tuned, or can i just use one out of a lighting?

a reputable tuner with experience on these swapped trucks


I highly recommend JJ at Woodbine Motorsports (WMS)
 
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Old Apr 14, 2015 | 09:45 PM
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what about doing this on a 2000 4x4? Same parts list?
 
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Old Apr 26, 2015 | 07:10 PM
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Yes same parts list.
 
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