i may be purchasing a 97 f150 flareside, looks just like an L, but has a v6 engine, which is better for insurance, but i want to know if the engine swap with that and a Lightning engine would be reasonably easy or even possible. Also does anyone know how much it is to change manual windows to power, the same with the locks. Thanks guys.

 

There is much more to a L than just the eng. Your trans. wouldn't last(if it could be fitted), rearend, etc. The wiring, intercooler, radiator, etc. would have to be changed too. I wouldn't do it.

I d/k about the window question.

Dan

 

I have a Ranger with a 302 in it because you can't buy a Ranger with a 302 in it. You can buy a F150 with a Lightning engine in it. You would spend way more swapping engines than just buying a Lightning and there's no way it would be as reliable. Just my thoughts after having engine swapped vehicles...

 

well what about a v8 at least, not a lightning?

 

I would say still not worth it. The only way it might be a good idea is if the stock engine was blown and you picked the truck up for dirt cheap, sorry but its just not worth the money or trouble...

 

You should check with your insurance company, mine doesn't care if I have a lightning or a regular f150, its the same truck to them, same rate, same class everything.

Give em a call and just ask for quotes

Jack

 

well i kno in NJ, that a lightning is classified as a HIGH performance vehicle insurance, and other f150s are not. but im gonna go get an estimate from my mechanic. still need to hear about the windows and locks. thanks.

 

TO change to auto locks, it'll cost ya 25 bucks for both if you do it yourself and can get the modules, very easy to do.

The windows will cost ya roughly 150 to do. You can take it to a good car alarm/stereo shop that has a custom installer and he can do it also, but expect to pay around 400 for locks and windows.

I used to do them for around 350 when I was installing them for a shop a long time ago in a different life. No hard, just time consuming running the wires and installing the goodies.

Ask for a quote at a stereo shop, tell them you'll buy a alarm there also, and to include that in the price, some alarms come with the modules, they will just have to add the hardware.

Jack

 

I am from NJ and mine isnt high performance classification. I live in Wall and i think u do too. mine is insured for a v8 regular cab f 150. No special classification. I hope that helps

Vinny
2002 Red L

 

thanks man....will do

 

really, thats good then, by the way vinny, i would knock adam clark out if i were you. Sal told me what he did to your L, thats just not right bro. Hope it comes back from Josts OK. later.

-Sean

 

yeah i think it will come back ok. It was pretty much just superficial scratches, and a bent ehaust. I hope it comes back soon. I cant wait to get it back. I am gettin impatient. Well soon enough. Good luck in your truck search. Let me know if i can help u in any way. Later

Vinny
02 Red L

 

Huh? Who's Adam Clark? Did I miss something here? Or are you guys talking about a different Sal? (not to common of a name)

 

Different Sal sorry for the confusion Adam is the person who crashed my truck. He lives in the same town as me and miclightning. Sorry for the confusion

Vinny
02 Red L

 

yea take me for a ride, im not even gonna ask to drive it after what happened. Thanks Vin.

-Sean

and BTW, its a different Sal, not the one on here.