In an effort to keep my wife happy while still quenching my thirst for going faster, I'm attempting to mod my Lightning as inexpensively as possible. Using eBay and the excellent classified ads on this site, here's where I stand,

• MT E/T street slicks (26x11.5) with 10 passes on them, on ARE 16" Baja wheels (includes tubes, lugnuts and aluminum polish) $250.00
• JL Filter Kit, cleaned up nice! $50.00
• Flexible dryer vent for above (looks like braided line, sort of) $6.00
• PSP 2lb pulley- bought used, but it was never installed, included tools $75.00
• Caltrac traction bars- used but only 6 months old. $125.00
• JL Driveshaft loop- new. $60.00
• Boost bypass mod- parts from hardware store and was builtfordfast's treat $FREE

The total so far is $566.00. We figure there's almost $1300 worth of parts if bought new. Granted, it's buyer beware when buying anything used, but so far everything has been in top notch shape. The money I saved will be put towards the NEW chip, 6lb pulley and valve body.

 

Are you ready for this
CLASSIFIEDS RULE!!!

1,JDM Flip/chip new $395? I paid $75
2.powercooler new $400 I paid $200
3.Traction bars new $500 I piad $350
4.S/B accufab T/B $450 new,JL air intake $200 new,Kicker panels $199 new,Intercooler fans $80 new (i paid $450 for all)
5.Billet mirror and pedale $199 new I paid $100

new $2425 I paid $1,175 saved $1250
It pays to shop around the classifieds

Of course I have also bought and supported our supporting venders, but if a good deal comes around.....

VINNIE

 

my 2 mod- airaid intake ($250 new), superchip flip-chip ($325 new) i paid $175 for both

cost new = $575
i paid $175

saved $400!

 

I'm kicking myself for not picking up a Silver Bullet exhaust that was in the classifieds. 6 months old $225.00. AT least I know it went to a good home.

Excellent deals Vinnie and FastasL!!

 

Hey vinnie what about that tailgate handle?

 

Here are some of my savings:

aluminum driveshaft pd. 180.00
bassani ceramic coated headers pd. 350.00
complete JDM air intake pd. 200.00
JDM single program chip brand new pd. 135.00
JDM 4lb lower pulley pd. 50.00

When I bought the truck it already had 4.10 gears,
magnaflow catback, factory tech valve body, 2lb
upper pulley.

It pays to shop around!!!!!

 

I bought my 2001 Lincoln Navigator Engine from E-bay for $1500.00 then sent it to SHM for all the port work and misc!

The owner also included the wiring harness and computer.

So look in other places besides the lightning sections and you'll find the best bang for your buck!

 

You fellas got good deals, but mine is better..........

Just swipe some old lady's purse and use her credit card

 

I've got you all beat....... The government sends me a check every six months, if I refrain from reproducing.



It's really not that hard to do.

 

Atleast our goverment is spending some of our money wisely