picking up a lightning what mods to do?

[venmousracer]

Hey guys, I Got a killer killer killer deal on a 99 black lightning with 105kmiles on it. needless to say it does need TLC as it was a daily driver for a constrution worker. I had to pck it up for the price I did.

Now,

I will be doing the needed TLC on the truck and I want to mod it to be ready for spring time,
What MODS and where to get them.

I want around 400-450rwhp out of the damn thing to have some fun since my cobra has been down for 4 years

any maintance to look for as well..... Thanks Eddie

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[VenomInside]

Congrats!! you know were going to ask for pics too right?

Why not just get a kb and be done. lol.

 

[IZZy]

I believe Larry from Speed Inc. was trying to sell a customers ported blower, you should pick that up some bolt-ons

 

[qwik01cobra]

built bottom end, ported heads, comp 270 cams if they offer them, pulley, ported blower or KB or sell it lol

 

[batman]

+1

 

[venmousracer]

don't want to swap in a kb or whipple, no built motor. Just want a fun nice cruisning truck. with some power. I may keep it for a while may sell it this spring. I have my cobra forsale, recently found out I am going to be a father, ( EXTREMELY HAPPY ), and buying a house this summer. May do the 03-up lightning apperiance upgrades and I want to see some proven mods that are track worthy...Eddie

 

[hj16]

6lb Lower, Cold Air, Cat Back, Tune... done

C'mon Eddie, its the same bolt on game plan as a 03 cobra, stop playing dumb.

 

[Bob_Kurgan]

i just picked up a 99 as well..

CAI, pulley, plugs, 90mm maf, and tune will get you around 400rwhp... ported blower and a lower will get you around 430... headers and exhaust puts you about 450rwhp... dont wanna go over 450ish.

 

[venmousracer]

Thank you Mr. Kurgan!

 

[Bob_Kurgan]

Thank you Mr. Kurgan!

no prob! Let me know if i can help!

 

[Wiked03]

6lb Lower, Cold Air, Cat Back, Tune... done

C'mon Eddie, its the same bolt on game plan as a 03 cobra, stop playing dumb.

+1 I would add plugs and a MAFia as well.


EDIT: Forgot 99's had the smaller MAF... deifnitely get the 90mm MAF as Bob suggested.

 

[Bob_Kurgan]

+1 I would add plugs and a MAFia as well.

i figured since he has to upgrade to a 90mm maf he might as well get a ba2400 right off the bat..

 

[Wiked03]

i figured since he has to upgrade to a 90mm maf he might as well get a ba2400 right off the bat..

For sure... forgot the 99s had the smaller MAFs.

 

[venmousracer]

Good info guys, where is a good place to get 02+ plus stuff to make the lightning appear more like a 02 newer. I am looking for the following parts,

rear tail lights
front head lights
front upper and lower grill
02 newer, aluminum driveshaft
bilistein shocks.

also good place to find a replacement drivers seat or have it renewed.


Let me know...Eddie

 

[cobrafreak34]

NO not the tail lights, lol keep the 99's the newer ones look like they came off of a civic

 

[zenriddles]

Good info guys, where is a good place to get 02+ plus stuff to make the lightning appear more like a 02 newer. I am looking for the following parts,

rear tail lights
front head lights
front upper and lower grill
02 newer, aluminum driveshaft
bilistein shocks.

also good place to find a replacement drivers seat or have it renewed.


Let me know...Eddie

http://www.nloc.net/classifieds/showcat.php/cat/7

That ought to do it.:biggthump
Happy shopping.

 

[red-light]

yea nloc classifeds for used parts ftw.

as for things to look/watch for..... get someone to run an oasis report to see if the intercooler has been recalled/replaced..they were faulty and the second you add boost it will prolly blow/leak like mine did.
2nd .... the heads did not have enough threads to proplery hold the plugs and 99/2000's are known for shooting plugs out.

 

[Skrat]

Whats the best bet for a cold air?
And a link please??

 

[red-light]

Whats the best bet for a cold air?
And a link please??

kn kit is decent for the money...jlp is good but a little more pricey cause you have to buy the elbow seperatly.
just try and find one with some sort of heatsheild to prevent as much heatsoak as possible.

it is really just personal preference on what style/look you like.

 

[HeavyG]

the cai is for looks only....get the k/n panel....

 

[Rafal@LastDetailAutoSpa]

haven't been on here, but here's my 2 cents... a Lightning's no DD and for the amount of money you're gonna end up putting out for bolt on (intake, exhaust, pulley, plugs, MAF, ported blower and such) you're gonna be kicking in the butt for not going whipple or KB. get a used SC a good tune from Kurgan and you're set. If you keep the boost low you really don't need a built bottom end, but Bob will take care of you...

Rafal

 

[agentorange]

thinking about selling my 04 cobra and getting a L why did you say a L is no DD?

 

[Rafal@LastDetailAutoSpa]

it was only my opinion.... with 450 to the wheels even on a good tire, it's still a scary drive in snow or heavy rain. After getting my tune from Bob a few years ago, on the way back from the shop it took me about 3.5 hours to get home because of the snow, where normally it would taken me 45 min at the most. I'm not saying it can't be done, I just always looked at my Lightning as a dry pavement/weekend truck (then I beat it to hell and back)

Rafal

 

[agentorange]

ok you scared me im thinking you meant it was no fun or it was uncomfortable to be a DD,i dont want to sell my term.but i need something i can carry some work stuff around in and i cant think of anything better than a term.with a bed on it!Thanks for the imput!

 

[jvert]

I love my Lightning and its a blast to drive. I got mine tuned by Bob Kurgan (Great service) and its a bad @$$ vehicle to have to carry stuff. I have a pulley, MAF, Catback, CAI and Im at 376hp at the wheels! Yes, the truck is scary to drive in the rain and almost dont get any traction at all. Just be smart and careful when you drive it. The one thing to look out for is that EVERYONE is going to ask you to borrow it to move stuff or pick up stuff. I personally dont trust to many people driving my cars let alone a truck that has a "little bit" of a kick to it.