FORD- lightning supercgr on f-150

[440exnacsracer]

hey i have a 2001 f-150 with a 5.4 l i was wondering if i just buy the supercharger, will it bolt right up w/o a new intake manifold or replacing my cold air intake. thanks for any help
Ben

[Jellyrolls]

why even bother with a ford?

[Doibugu2]

Originally posted by Jellyrolls
why even bother with a ford?

Was that necessary?:ermm:

[Jellyrolls]

why would it not be? its my opinion

Youre prolly better off buying an aftermarket supercharger. You'll get more power out of it for a lil more money.

[XANDADA]

most likely gonna need a bunch of other stuff to really make it work well, bigger injectors, throttle body, etc....imo better off selling your current F150 and buying a lightening straight up.

[nakomis0]

I can't wait to see a new Lightning with the '04 body style in person.:eek2:

Hey JellyRoll, your comment was lame, but whats a faster truck than the Lightning? Not to mention the new style, interior and sound dampning improvements they have just made. Hands down the new F-150 is the best truck for the loot.

The only truck even on the same page as this truck is maybe the Dodge Ram SRT-10?.. i don't think i got the name of that dodge correct but whatever, my point is it needs a v-10 to even compare.

A pictures worth a thousand words....
http://www.maximum-cars.com/Cars/Ford/2004-Lightning-SVT-Concept-3.jpg

[01400ex]

Just buy a silverado ss. Pushes close to 350 horse, bolt on a supercharger be pushing close to 400 - 420 HP And say bye bye to ford lightning.

Just my 2cent.

Later Ryan H.

[mrusk]

Originally posted by nakomis0
truck for the loot.

The only truck even on the same page as this truck is maybe the Dodge Ram SRT-10?.. i don't think i got the name of that dodge correct but whatever, my point is it needs a v-10 to even compare.

[/IMG]

Man your dumb. You oviously don't know much about engines. Yea the dodge is a v10 and the ford is a v8. Howevere the v8 is not natural aspired. Wait till you supercharge the dodge. heck you aint even going to have to supercharge the dodge to smoke the lightning.

matt

[user101]

the chevy ss is not a true sport truck first place. it is built more for a practical use other than fun.

[4TraxRider]

Both trucks are nice, go have fun stomping some ricers!!!:blah:

[RideRed250ex]

I Chevy Sucks Ford Swallows...

That explains it for me...



As much as I hate to admit it, The lighting is a sweet truck

ahahaha, the 5.4 liter is capable of 500+HP and 500 ft ibs of torque.

at least thats the motor for the new gt-40 being introduced very soon.

in reality though, supercharging a motor correctly requires forged rods and pistons.

otherwise the motor is bound to blow a rod or piston.

[forum]

Originally posted by Jellyrolls
why even bother with a ford?

i have alot of opinions. especialy about goofs like yourself. But their not necesary... :blah:

[powersmoke03]

That lightning looks good. fords got a winner with that new body style. I wouldnt buy a 2-wheel drive truck but it sure looks fun to drive.

Sean

[Atreyu]

i have alot of opinions. especialy about goofs like yourself. But their not necesary...



especially about 2wd utilities...:devil:

[K_Fulk]

I would get a aftermarket blower just for the fact that you will get everything you need.
I would like to get this one the kit says up to 2000 but will work up to 03.

http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/AMS/AMSSIHPS/300-520.html

[hondafox440]

A stock 03/04 Lightning is only about 380HP. The SRT-10 Ram is around 500HP and the Hemi Ram is close to 340HP. 380 is still a crapload of power, but the other 2 are naturally aspirated.

Anyways, it would make sense that the turbo would just bolt on. Call a Ford dealer and ask them, or get part numbers for the manifold off your truck and a Lightning.

[K_Fulk]

They have been talking 480hp for the 04 lightning.

[Doibugu2]

Originally posted by K_Fulk
They have been talking 480hp for the 04 lightning.

I just checked the website yesterday, the '04's are still 380.

[Pro400EXC]

Someone said before,the Ram may be N/A,but it has 2 extra cyl, plus its a 8litre

And still only making 500hp for 8litres is terrible...Look at the z06,something like 400hp at the crank,and its N/A,now throw a few mods in it,and its at 500hp,and still only a 5.7L

I know throw some mods on the V10,and its way badder,but its still a 8L v10


When it comes to motor's Chevy's got it covered,for looks I like Fords....Ea to there own,but its still a V10!!

[L.Vegas400]

contact mike at silver state motorsports. he can tell you anything you want to know about supercharging or turboing a vehicle.

http://www.silverstatemotorsports.com/home.htm

[One_Bad_400]

Originally posted by 01400ex
Just buy a silverado ss. Pushes close to 350 horse, bolt on a supercharger be pushing close to 400 - 420 HP And say bye bye to ford lightning.

Just my 2cent.

Later Ryan H.


lol, you wish, with 400 to 420 you won't even smoke an old lightening with that heavy extended cab, 4wd and 20" wheels, the weight makes a difference, especially not the new 500HP(with 30-45 second extra 50HP boost from cold air deal) lightening. and with the old lightenings all you have to do is change a pulley to pick up 5-6 lbs extra boost.

Ford will do whatever it takes to stay on top of the sport truck world, because they have experienced how much $$$ it brings in, so I guarantee the new L will beat the SRT-10. and also for you dodge people, the new 5.4 F150 beats the HEMI powered ram, sorry:D

[NTPRacing#19]

the L is the only ford i would every own

[Doibugu2]

Originally posted by One_Bad_400
lol, you wish, with 400 to 420 you won't even smoke an old lightening with that heavy extended cab, 4wd and 20" wheels, the weight makes a difference, especially not the new 500HP(with 30-45 second extra 50HP boost from cold air deal) lightening. and with the old lightenings all you have to do is change a pulley to pick up 5-6 lbs extra boost.


Where are u getting 500hp from? Ford's website says 380, am I missing something. Because if they have a 500 hp truck, I'm going to be signing up for one of those.

[CBus660R]

One thing everyone is leaving out is price.
Ford Lightning =$32,000 (can be found for $28,000 with the right dealer)
Chevy SS =$38,000
Dodge SRT-10 =$50,000
By far, the Lightning is the best bang for the buck and the SS would take a ton of cash just to run with a stock Ford. The Dodge is faster, but for another $18,000. It does get bonus points for coming with a 6 speed manual tranny. The next (3rd) generation Lightning (see 1st page) that will show up as an '05 will have 500HP and manual tranny like the Dodge, but it will also cost close to what the Dodge costs. :( I think that sucks, because the current Lightning is attainable for the average person, but a $50,000 truck isn't. As to the question that started this post, to upgrade a regular 5.4 to Lightning specs is not a good idea. You are much better off buying an aftermarket sc kit like a Vortech or Paxton. It will be much cheaper and easier.

[markeg192]

Is the Hemi a big deal or does it just sound good for Dodge?

[99_400EX]

dont forgit about the toyota tacoma S-Runner with the factory supercharger added it puts down about 375 hp

back to topic the lightning supercharger will cost just as much as an aftermarket kit that makes more power you might want to look into a turbo kit also that will produce more power than a supercharger

[Bender]

All these HP figures are at the crank too.Sorry the TRD s/c does not put down 375 HP on the tacoma(love to see that dyno). Also to do any forced induction engine right, you need low compression pistons, other wise you can only run low psi. I seriously doubt the Ford has more than 8 psi, probably more in the 5 range. Turbo's make much more power than super chargers, but are more expensive(mostly labor) and some times more of a hassle to maintain. Plus the Fords use a roots type charger, big on torque and bottom end, but thats it. There are plenty of aftermarket centrifugal chargers than will cost less and produce more power, than trying to fit a stock oem roots charger on your 150.But your on the right track, because real power is made from forced induction not N/A.