I just bought a lightning with a 6lb lower and ported eaton. When the throttle is open the wideband reads in the 10.5 -11.0 a/f range. So is detonation the killer of these motors, or is the bottom end just not strong enough? I love the power it has i'm just paranoid about longevity. :shrug:
New to L's. What kills the motor under high boost?
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Weak ass powder coated rods.... Get a good tune from a reputable Lightning tuner and keep it under the 450rwhp mark. Then should be ok...
keep it out of cold weather 110+mph runs.
powder coated? i think you mean powdered metal
The factory rods are for the birds. As stated earlier, get a good tune and keep it around 450RWP and you should be good to go for the long haul.
BT
BT
Detonation, WOT downshifts from OD, and wet roads are the big three killers of Lightnings.
Your A/F is on the rich side which makes it even safer, you should be ok. Did you ask the guy you bought it from who tuned it?
Wayne
Wayne
Your A/F is on the rich side which makes it even safer, you should be ok. Did you ask the guy you bought it from who tuned it?
Wayne
Wayne
If you haven't already take a look at the FAQ page and get a better tune from one of the reputable vendors. That A/F is too rich and will probably foul your plugs. You can have a tune that is too safe.
I bought it from a member here thorntonSVT. It was tuned by rick @ amazon. Mail order.
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