To everyone that has a 2001 Lightning and has had a motor break, can you post your build date? I want to see if there is a pattern. No Tuner or mod info needed, just the build date of the truck please....

 

Good question as I have wondered the same thing. Mine has taken everything I have thrown at it with zero problems I sure hope this season will be trouble free also!!!


Build date = 02-09-01

 

Richard -

Dont forget that the motors are built well in advance of the trucks my motor is dated 6-13-01 my truck build date is late august (cant remeber exactly)

Bob << still running BTW

 

3/12/01 was my build date

 

Build date on my truck is 2-2-01. Sticker on motor says 1-18-01.No problems so far!

 

Where is this "sticker" at on the engine that gives build date?

 

I believe it's on the valve cover.

 

SVT certificate Build date 04.05.2001 Engine tag, located on drivers side cam cover 03.16.2001

 

Have a few questions:

Being that the last thread that I asked them in, got locked, maybe I'll try them here. Being that we're talking about blown motors and all.

I'm contimplating a Diablo chip with a 2.80" blower pulley. And upgraded plugs as well I guess. I've heard many horror stories on blown engines/rods, etc. So I really don't want to go crazy with upping the boost levels.

-Just wanting to know if that set up of chip & pulley will be OK on my '01 'L'?? -Has there been anyone with troubles with that setup?
-What kind of boost increase numbers will I be looking at?

I'm kinda new with the modding of a s/c engine. Just want to do my homework before I possibly blow something up.

Also, I was told if I go with those mods, I should get myself an air/fuel meter, Stoichmeter. Which runs directly off the 02 sensor for reltime metering. Green=good. Red=bad(lean). Haven't heard anyone with this.

Thanx all.

 

Any mods can increase your chances of something messing up. Noone can answer your question, they can give opinions or personal thoughts.



Totaled,

I am feeling the same way, I have had 3-6 of extra boost for awhile and 100's of 1/4 mile passes with no problems.


Bob,

I dont think you have a worry, ANYTHING built on 6/13 is going to be rock solid!! LOL My truck was built on that dad and I was born on that day!!

 

Any others care to share info??

 

Don't all Lightnings have "blown" motors...

Sorry, couldn't resist. I haven't been around here much lately so did you blow your motor ICU?

Roger

 

My build date is 5-3-01 and I have all the mods listed installed save for the NX kit which will find it's way onto my truck next week!!! No problems so far...We'll see next week!!!


Chikin@Charter.net
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Black '01
Born on 5-3-01
#3603 of 6381
Sean Hyland 2# Upper Pulley
JL 3# Lower
JDM Cold Air
JDM Boost Bypass
JDM/Accufab Throttle Body
JDM Longtubes w/ Silver-Bullet cat-back
JDM Cobra R pump
My Eletric Fan w/Help of JDM
PSP 4-Way Autologic Chip ( Tow, Street,Track, N20 )
PSP FactoryTech Valvebody
PSP Deep Tranny Pan
PSP DriveShaftLoop
PSP Truck-Traks
PSP Nitrous Plate
Nitrous Express 50-150 Kit ( Can’t decide which jets to use )
NGK / BR7 spark plugs .036gap
Hoosier DOT’s 28 x 10 x 16

 

NO way!!! Stronger than ever!!

 

Maybe I can be some help to ya.........

First if all I am pretty sure that the 2.8" upper offers 2# of boost over stock. With that, can I suggest running a 2# lower instead. For one it is an easier install and two you won't have to worry about belt slippage due to the small cantact area.

Secondly in regards to the A/F gauge, there are hundreds of us that have them. However they are nothing more than a cool light show except maybe during WOT runs then they can give some desent info. Mine is the bottom gauge........


--Joe