Another Lightning Motor Swap Thread....
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Another Lightning Motor Swap Thread....
Yes I searched, saw a lot of I thinks. Don't want to screw this up 
. I currently have a 2001 Supercrew 2wd with a 4.6 with 150,000 miles on it. Trucks lifted with 35's, Camburg front suspension, 8.8 Rearend with 4.56 richmonds, Eaton limited slip, and superior axles. Running Deaver race tuned rear leafs. Exhaust is stock with the exception of a 3 chamber flowmaster welded in place of the stock one. Now that that's out of the way I am getting a 2003 Lightning for damn near nothing. Someones ex girlfriend had someone beat the crap out of the exterior and he didn't have insurance so i'm coming up. Want to swap the motor and trans into my screw. Question is what all do I need to swap? Will it work with my current exhaust/ cats? Radiator swap? And will my rearend hold up or should I swap? Any help is appreciated
. I currently have a 2001 Supercrew 2wd with a 4.6 with 150,000 miles on it. Trucks lifted with 35's, Camburg front suspension, 8.8 Rearend with 4.56 richmonds, Eaton limited slip, and superior axles. Running Deaver race tuned rear leafs. Exhaust is stock with the exception of a 3 chamber flowmaster welded in place of the stock one. Now that that's out of the way I am getting a 2003 Lightning for damn near nothing. Someones ex girlfriend had someone beat the crap out of the exterior and he didn't have insurance so i'm coming up. Want to swap the motor and trans into my screw. Question is what all do I need to swap? Will it work with my current exhaust/ cats? Radiator swap? And will my rearend hold up or should I swap? Any help is appreciated
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PCM
Instrument cluster
Wiring harness
Trans
Engine
Exhaust
Fuel system
Induction/intercooler system
These items MUST transfer over at the bare minimum. The rear axle would be best too, if you want a simpler swap. Driveshaft length is going to be an issue-you'll need a driveshaft for a SCrew application with a 4R100 and 9.75 axle.
JL
Instrument cluster
Wiring harness
Trans
Engine
Exhaust
Fuel system
Induction/intercooler system
These items MUST transfer over at the bare minimum. The rear axle would be best too, if you want a simpler swap. Driveshaft length is going to be an issue-you'll need a driveshaft for a SCrew application with a 4R100 and 9.75 axle.
JL
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JL
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