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that exact problem happened to me when i first started it up. i told jj and he told me to go back and double check my injectors and COP connections and all the other sensors. I unplugged them and plugged them back in and it fixed my problem.
Im doing a lightning swap on mine ......list that used to exist got deleted any help appreciated
Another thing that is handy to have is a chiltons or a haynes manual incase you get stuck on a certain part when dissasembling the stock intake.
i used several aftermarket parts for my install, so if you are using all factory parts, yours will be a little different. i used a Trick intercooler tank, #4 to #8 coolant crossover mod, LFP lower pulley, EGR delete, L&S oil separator, Accufab throttle body, Air Force One intake tube, and S&B air filter.
you will need a complete tool set, a torque wrench, 2 different fuel line disconnect tools, air compressor, jacks, fan removal tool (rent it at advance auto), wire and wire connectors, a 30AMP relay, 20 Amp fuse connector, 7/16" and 3/8" fuel hose, about 5ft for each, use a bottle of motor oil to lube all the rubber lines and fuel injectors to make them easier to slide on.and a pillow. the pilow is good for setting on the header panel when you are leaning over
several months before i started the swap i installed my Heat exchanger, the intercooler pump, and intercooler resevoir. i just did this to save time for when i start doing the swap.
now for the swap. i would suggest running the gas tank to below 1/4 tank to make it easier to move around. disconnect the battery first then disconnect the fuel filler hose and the overflow hose. i used to jacks to get it down by myself. Attachment 33836
support the tank with the two jacks, remove the two holding straps and remove them. slowly lower the tank and disconnect the fuel lines, two rubber hoses (its alot easier to just cut them and replace them with the 7/16" fuel hose later) and two electical connnections. remove the tank and clean it, so its free from dirt that may fall in when you remove the old pump. Attachment 33837
install the new fuel pump Attachment 33838
remove the two old rubber breather lines from the frame rail and replace with the new ones for the gas tank. lube up the connections with some motor oil, makes it easier to slide the hoses on.
and bolt the tank back in.
i went ahead and decided to replace the fuel filter at this time too.
start by disassembling the stock intake and remove the alternator, EGR brackets and where it connects to the exhaust manifold, disconnect all vacuum lines, throttle and cruise control cables, electrical connections. Attachment 33839
here is how to undo the throttle cable. on the gas pedal just push up on the black plastic peice that holds in the pedal with a screwdriver. it should pop right out. Attachment 33840
to undo it from the fire wall, use some pliers and squeeze these two black tabs together so it will fit into the firewall and push it threw. Attachment 33841
remove the COPS, blow out around the injectors and into the spark plug holes to remove some dirt. disconnect the fuel line with the bigger fuel line disconnect tool. Attachment 33842
i kept the fuel rails on the intake manifold when i removed it. Attachment 33843
fill the intake on the heads with rags so you can clean out the spark plug holes. Attachment 33844
mine had alot of dirt in them so i used a air compressor to blow them out and a vacuum to catch some of the debris. Attachment 33845
remove spark plugs and install new ones. torque to 28ft-lbs dry!
install new gaskets and set the lower intake manifold on. torque the bolts to 19ft-lb. Attachment 33847 Attachment 33848
install coil packs, injectors, fuel rail, intercooler lines and connect heater hose also. Attachment 33849
remove the stock fan and shroud.
install alternator and alternator bracket. Attachment 33850
the factory f150 alternator has a extra ground connector on it. Attachment 33851
the lightning alternator is grounded internally, so dont worry about the small connector.
Hi I'm new to this I have a 2003 Ford F150 5.4 that I want to do a lightning supercharger set up I recently purchased a 1997 Ford F150 that the previous owner did a lightning swap I bought the truck just for the supercharged parts I believe it has all the parts that I need to swap it out I'll post some pictures of it let me know what you guys think
Hi I'm new to this I have a 2003 Ford F150 5.4 that I want to do a lightning supercharger set up I recently purchased a 1997 Ford F150 that the previous owner did a lightning swap I bought the truck just for the supercharged parts I believe it has all the parts that I need to swap it out I'll post some pictures of it let me know what you guys think
looks neglected
and like a ‘99-‘00 setup, hopefully it’s the updated intercooler
Hi I'm new to this I have a 2003 Ford F150 5.4 that I want to do a lightning supercharger set up I recently purchased a 1997 Ford F150 that the previous owner did a lightning swap I bought the truck just for the supercharged parts I believe it has all the parts that I need to swap it out I'll post some pictures of it let me know what you guys think
looks complete, just swap everything over and get a custom tune.
looks complete, just swap everything over and get a custom tune.
I'm getting ready to swap everything over next week is there anything else I need to know before I swap it what else needs to be done like what fuel pump to use and also like the electric connections for the alternator is everything the same do I have to switch to electric fans or can I still keep the regular fan clutch Style
Hey bud how you making out wit the swap?? Im finalizing getting the rest of my parts for my Scab Build. waiting for a Heat exchanger and a few timing kits im gonna do before i install the SC, just cause i herd her rattle on my 93 mpt tune so i brought her back to an 89 tune and no more rattle, but i know that will change when i start beating her up and on original 125k mile oil pump and rollers and chain/tensioners it time to do. im am looking for an upper radiator hose though. just orderd a degas bottle from an 2010 gt500 since roush dosent supply the parts for the kit anymore. i bought a used roush kit off ebay and missing some parts. Hope yours is coming along.
i went with a sct4 tuner and a 93 tune from MPT. ITs woke up the truck N/A tho i will say, but lil hard on the shifts im probly gonna do a valve body kit for mine soon but from what i read from the paper work when i bought the truck last year it was reprogrammed at the dealership and trans serviced and i believe thats what "reprograming" entails. Maybe someone can chime in on that term.
i went with a sct4 tuner and a 93 tune from MPT. ITs woke up the truck N/A tho i will say, but lil hard on the shifts im probly gonna do a valve body kit for mine soon but from what i read from the paper work when i bought the truck last year it was reprogrammed at the dealership and trans serviced and i believe thats what "reprograming" entails. Maybe someone can chime in on that term.
welcome to 1999
reprogramming = correct timing table, along with MAF and injector tables for safe operation
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