01 Lightning w/ 2.3 whipple 16lbs boost, 2600 MAF, OBX full stainless exhaust, v-power plugs @ .28
So I pegged my stock MAF on the tune before last at 492rwhp 570tq. running great.
I took it back for a retune with sct 2600 MAF and truck would not idle at first, a little tuning, and it...
Blue Flame Mettalic, lux pkg, sony nav, moonroof, bed ext, lojack, 7/75 extended warr, AND 6.2 liter V8
44k :-)
51k total MSRP+options
47k My quote
44k after rebate
$6,800.00 total discount
What you think? similar options asking 45k on fleabay for the 5.4 model ;-)
I am buying though...
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Orders are coming from across the U.S., including stronger than expected...
with 6lb lower and full obx stainless exhaust, numbers came to 500RWHP 570tq, BUT:
Was pegging the MAF at 4k rpm, on the first run, then the SPARK blew out!
we pulled a plug and my gap was .40! WTF? i put them in at .32 so i guess 20k miles wore them down? or the shop that put them in...
Here's a pic of the rotos on the whipple i bought from ebay and just finished installing:
As recieved:
After some cleaning:
How they look compared to you guys? it sounded like grinding when i fist got it, but after cleaning, it sounded smooth, and sound great in the truck, just...
Here is the complete install of that Whipple 2.3 i got off EBAY for 2300 bucks a few weeks ago,..
Well what you think? don't bust my chops on the oil catch, i just installed the whipple, i'll clean up the engine bay durning the week,...
I did pop a code after install but drives fine, i...
My install is finished after 5 days working a few hours a day. i think i have it hooked up correctly.
I noticed i have no hose going to my MAP now, the hose going to adapter plate goes to my boost gauge and FPR, i don't remember what used to go to the MAP, can any whipple 2.3 owners tell me...
I previously had nitto 555R 305/18 i was very happy with them, i live far from the city and need to get some miles out of these on the streets,..
I have seen wider 18" DR's 335, and 315, what is widest for my rims? i have the kinda square spokes 18" stock lightning rims.
I gonna drive...
I'm selling my Stage 5+ Eaton, so I'll need to sell my lower manifold with 'Torque Plate' welded inside with it.
This means to bolt on my new whipple i'll need a new lower intake manifold. Anyone have one i can buy?
Thanks, ernie
Sixties Iron
I have a set of nitto 555 and 555R on my 18's that i use at the strip sometimes, but i need a set for my city slippers for my 22" AR rims not sure the width. I saw many sizes fron 295-335 what do you think? 300.00 per tire max i think is fine for me. I don't mind staggered wider in back. i like...
Like the title says, my 22's are all bald and losing air every few days, i guess it's time for a new set. What is the favorite 22 inch tire that you guys reccomned? or favorite sizes 295-335 i imagine not bad prices in 305's 150-200 for some the conti's and kumhos
what you think? feel free to...
I just picked up a whipple 2.3 so I am selling my stage 5+ steggy eaton. This Eaton has about 12k since the service was done in 2008. This stage 5+ is similar to stage 4 with torque plate and better power/torgue under the curve, drives real nice on the street.
Dynoed 426 Rwhp 490Tq on 91 octane...
I found this whipple on ebay, but the part number listed in the auction was not the same as whipple part numbers on whipple site, what do you guys think?
Whipple W3A-2859 Ford Lightning Supercharger kit 2.3:eBay Motors (item 280443140597 end time Dec-26-09 15:01:54 PST)
It came off a 02'...
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2907&size=big&cat=500
How does my brother's (Gonz03Term) DYNO look? BIG RESPECT to SWANSONS PERFORMANCE in Torrance, CA
They did my Lightning as well, very drivable 426 rwhp 490 tq
Ernie, Sixties Iron
Lucky me, I'm on the gravy train again contracting in AFGHANISTAN, so I once again qualify for the AFFES Auto Exchange program. They sell cars & bikes to service members and DOD civilians deployed with the Military. For any manufacturer to participate in the program they MUST offer there special...
So my lightning was stolen one night, and the guy hit some pedestrians killed 1.
they had charges against him (intox manslaughter ect.), they dropped charges against him the next month (was not intox),
now 6 months later my L remains sitting in their evidence holding yard
there is no case...
These are my X3 datalogged results,..... i sometimes see 20.5 as peak timing on 91 octane, where is everyone else?
1st gear
RPM - 3034
MAF - 681
SPARK - 15
then...
RPM - 4613
MAF - 835
SPARK - 15.8
RPM - 5237
MAF - 842
SPARK - 18.8
5237 RPM was where it shifted ...
This artical seems to suggest YES WE ARE,.. losing power unnessisarily, when we could have more optimum A/F's and retard timing for knock resistance,.. read and tell what you think,..
ALSO post A/F's
My old A/F 13.35 @ 405hp 505tq w/ 6#, cia, cat back
My new A/F 12.52 @ 393hp 475tq...
the metal gasket between the blower and midplate mine got trashed.
part # 1L3Z 9H486 BA
if anyone has one let me know before i spend 100 bucks at the dealer...
thx, ernie
Hey guys, i am putting all my resources into my Lightning so i am selling all my other equipment.
1. 302 nitrous motor make offer (see below)
2. 1 set 17" edelbrock 454 (elenor gt500 replica wheels) $500 new 800, 3 NIB 1 removed but not fitted..
3. LM-1 wideband 02 kit with all aceseries...