Guys with Twin Screw's?

[UtOhCop]

I'll admit it. I'm looking at an 01 red lightning because the woman says we need a truck. So instead of me buying a slow ass Silverado SS i'm looking at an L. My question is. How tough is the 5.4L? If i go with a Whipple or KB in the future. Will i need to build the engine? What kind of numbers are the Twin screw guys putting down?

 

[SVTFREEK]

check this out, Whipple Supercharger. http://www.f150online.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213768

 

[CHUXSVT]

The Lightning Can Handle Something Around 500 Hp On The Stock Block. With A Kb Or Whipple, You Can Safely Boost 14 Pounds And Lots Of Boltons.

 

[UtOhCop]

Are the L's reliable? Any problems? One i'm looking at looks stock but L's are rarely stock. What is the weak link in the L's?

 

[Struck2001]

I haven't had any problems with mine.
The 99s had issues with the intercooler pump and the fuel pump.
01/02 has 4 threads to hold the plugs so they can spit plugs if not checked.
Someone else will shed more light hopefully. Stock Ls are rare.

 

[LightningFast00]

I ran 15# of KB on a stock block with no problems, but you need to find a very good tuner... It is all in the tune...

 

[KenneSVT]

Im running 16 psi on a stock block. Has held together and done me very well. I am proud and impressed.

 

[UtOhCop]

Thanks for the reply's guys. 99% sure i'm going with an 01 L. Gotta start saving for the Whipple and injectors now.