SniveTroll Posted January 24, 2016 Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 i wasn't going to post a build thread. I'm not going in far depth but this has been in the works since november. i was in talks with a fella on facebook about an ad for a lightning. My buddy shannon knew the dude through the lightning community. I know the prices on these just go up because they are becoming limited. Gen 1s are super limited but the appeal of Gen 2s is what got me. they are sexy as the SN95. Matt PRP vinyl helped me pick it up. He's been detrimental of me getting it moved around. the clear coat is peeling. go figure its a vermilion red. the price tag was 5.5k with 89k miles and i wasn't letting it go past me. Shannon had Lightning parts in abundance. i was going to use GT500 rods, stock forged crank and stock lightning pistons. They are forged as the 03/04 cobras. the rods are the weakest point in this engine. well there was a mashed up in parts. supposedly a C&L plenum. 60lb injectors and some more mad scientist shit tuned. i got a story of how it got this way. this is its 2nd engine at this time. it looks like the stock rods couldnt keep up. stock rods on 19psi is beyond me. it had at this point total sealed forged pistons and stock rods. the lightning comes with a forged crank. here you can play peek a boo. i broke down the eaton to check the level of the porting. the bearings didnt have play. i sanded down the old black coating.I sanded, primed, coated and cleared the case. i also repacked grease in the bearings. i still have to get front snout lube. i pulled cleaned the lower intake manifold. i also ported the runners. they seemed really small for a blower. although i know mod motors love velocity. this is how the blower looks completed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 the meat and potatoes of the longblock is (reminder i got most parts new from my buddy Shannon): *used 130k 5.4 block. 300$ *CJ Crank with a 4lb pulley. $382 shipped from summitracing *7 -14cc Manley pistons and Rods that i found used for 400 bucks on the FB lightning pages and 1 new one from JEGS for 82$ *King power adder Bearings and Manley rings. OEM main bolts and head bolts. *will get Tuned with water meth should knock down some heat and boost pressure. *New stock Romeo 8 thread heads for 300$ off craigslist *Comp 268 cams, upgraded springs and retainers for 475$ timed straight up Dot to Dot. i verified with comp. *dis-assembly, machining, cleaning, assembly for 1600 from magnum machining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 i just removed casting off the runners. i did not gasket match nor polish the runners. i did peel back the injector bosses. It was monstrous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 here she is naked on the stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted January 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2016 im doing this on a super budget. the pistons are a little loose in the bore at .0056 and im not even mad about it. it will slap a little on a cold start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 $5500 for an L is a great deal, whether it needs motor work or not! Very jealous, I love those trucks and that one is exactly the right color to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Psychorugby Posted January 25, 2016 Moderators Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 $5500 for an L is a great deal, whether it needs motor work or not! Very jealous, I love those trucks and that one is exactly the right color to boot. This. This. This. So jealous of such a good looking truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3vst8r96gt Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Send the eaton to joker!!!!!!I love my lightning. Just sold my 03 HD:( but i needed a diesel and the lightning is built harley was stock.Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 I think you need to have some custom fender and tailgate badges made that say "L-Diddly" in Lightning font, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 always had a soft spot for the lightnings! cant wait to see it up and running again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Send the eaton to joker!!!!!!I love my lightning. Just sold my 03 HD:( but i needed a diesel and the lightning is built harley was stock.Sent from my LGLS991 using Tapatalki've been talking to joker. Only real difference he said would be the outlet. i for one am skeptical about filling the silencer holes for the sake of whine. I think you need to have some custom fender and tailgate badges made that say "L-Diddly" in Lightning font, lol.i was thinking the License plate for laughs. the clear coat is flaking. i think a good buffing and send somewhere to shoot clear coat should be cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTwilight Posted January 26, 2016 Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 Great progress so far! I've always wanted a lightning. Preferably in Sonic Blue. But I'd take white or black. Or repaint like Chrome Illusion like Rodney from Mustang Week did his so so many years ago. What about getting the adapter plate to allow a GT500 M122 to be used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted January 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2016 I've thought about that. M122 can be had cheap. At the same time this Heaton is already ported. Sent from my LG-D851 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted January 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2016 Through Ebay and Lightning Force Performance, i got 2 walbro 255 pumps for 120 or so. i found a NOS lightning fuel hat w/ stock pumps for 62. my plans are to sell the stock pumps and use the 255s. i'll wire them in 10 gauge wiring. its a return style system thank goodness. so i'll buy older 97 fuel rails from a junk yard so i can use an adjustable fuel pressure regulator. i had plans on using aeromotive rails but i sold them to my buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted February 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yesterday the 255s came in. I decided to swap out the stock pumps. I'm looking for a stainless Y fitting on the cheap. Sent from my LG-D851 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted February 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I found some 08 crown Victoria police interceptor valve covers on fb for 55. I'm using a iron Windsor 5.4 with romeo heads. Sent from my LG-D851 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted February 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 After a couple of hours putting aroundSent from my LG-D851 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted February 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2016 the engine is stabbed with trans connected. i do have to finish the torque converter and the little shit besides supercharger. it should be ready to start very soon. im also in a process to make my own oil seperators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 i tightened the torque converter nuts. i used ARP 12 points. They were cheap from Summit. 3/8-24. they were less than 2$ but are stronger than stock TC nuts. i got the driveshaft back in. im finishing up exhaust and running all the hoses. if i had 6 more hours of daylight, it would have been done. im towing it back to md this weekend so i can finish it when i like. i've sold the Bronco to my nephew as a first vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 sold the bronco?? whaaaat lol love this truck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideTech_Ryan Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 Nice find! There is a guy where im from that has a black one that went through a tornado a few years ago. The only thing wrong with it was the glass was blown out. He has it sitting in his garage with a tarp over the cab. I stopped and talked to him about it and i think every time I stop he is closer and closer to letting it go. Hopefully one of these days he will let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted March 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 i havent done much with it lately. i've been busy with the wife's doctors appointments. My son is ready to come soon. I also have been porting lightning throttlebodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideTech_Ryan Posted March 14, 2016 Report Share Posted March 14, 2016 9 hours ago, SniveTroll said: i havent done much with it lately. i've been busy with the wife's doctors appointments. My son is ready to come soon. I also have been porting lightning throttlebodies. Congratulations! Good luck with everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted March 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 thank you. too bad tapatalk will not work at this time. its a little discouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted March 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2016 Well i got some more done. Im closer to start up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted March 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2016 almost there. im taking my sweet time. ill have it back together. i took the deep sump pan off the bronco and put it on the lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted March 30, 2016 Report Share Posted March 30, 2016 A windsor oil pan fits a 5.4L? Or am I not understanding correctly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted April 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2016 E4OD, 4R100 and 5R100 share same properties. As it sat yesterday at the top and bottom i change a few things to tidy up. I dont want any chance of kinked hoses. I also became an artist of zipties at strategic areas. I cut alot of useless zipties from the previous owner. Note: finding a good vacuum diagram for this truck is tedious. Most remove boost bypass and EGR. I wanted a stock performing truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted April 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 a month ago i made my own oil seperator. its hidden out of the way. i shortened the IAC hose. i didnt like the last path too close to the belt. i installed a fluid filled pressure gauge from the bronco before i sold it. i have to clean the bay once im done. i used a lot of anti-seize. i hate rusty bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted April 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 i removed the starter harness and plan to reroute it. ford had a good idea. header designers thought to just pretzel it around the header. not a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted May 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 I rerouted the harness. I moved it forward of the upper a-arm tower and Adel clamped to the ac drier. i am going to rewrap the harness with new heat blanket and tape tomorrow. I also will be installing a new terminal and wiring in a power inverter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted May 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 And it's alive https://youtu.be/pkSTWh8HBqk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 Damn, that thing sounds healthy! What's left to do, bolt the hood on and go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted May 23, 2016 Report Share Posted May 23, 2016 sounds good man you gotta keep this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 datalog and clean up the tune. install trans oil cooler. im installing an Alpine CDE-HD148BT and installing some gauges. after that it is to get it registered. i dont plan to go fast in it. i just want to drive it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 On 5/23/2016 at 10:39 AM, tony said: sounds good man you gotta keep this one! i plan on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted May 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Well I got an alpine stereo. I searched locally for a harness adaptor. I hate hacking virgin OEM harnesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted May 31, 2016 Report Share Posted May 31, 2016 Been there many times and I hate it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SniveTroll Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Metra 70-1771 Radio Wiring Harness for Ford/Lincoln/Mazda 1998-Up into Car, 16 Pin.. this was an awesome harness. it was already color coded. it took about 30 minutes to solder and shrink wrap connections. if i decide to sell it with a factory stereo i can simply unplug it. every other used vehicle has been a birds nest of wiring in the audio department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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