when did Lightning get interesting
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when did Lightning get interesting
I'm putting together a 95 F150 4x4( Needed trans and body work) for some extra cash. And in the last 2 months have found 2 93-94 cheap ? Lightenings . I didn't pay attention to them but got wondering when did they get Good? (supercharger,etc.)For the price I paid for a parts 4x4 could have had these 2 . thanks
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First generation lightnings never had superchargers and I believe the specs for the engines were mostly the same (if not exactly the same) over the 2 or 3 years they were manufactured. It was just a tuned 351 with some extra mods to the engine, and racing suspension, etc.
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It was rated at 245 hp but it had more than that. It has gt-40 heads and intake on it with a different throttle body and airbox. Other little odds and ends are different.
Has better seats, very slightly modified suspension (lower, better shocks, different spring rates I believe), 140mph speedo, badges...etc...
Nice trucks and are getting rare.
Has better seats, very slightly modified suspension (lower, better shocks, different spring rates I believe), 140mph speedo, badges...etc...
Nice trucks and are getting rare.
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Yeah they do have different rated springs. I was reading about the tow and payload capacity of Lightnings vs Reg F150's the other day. The lightning has a smaller payload than a honda civic by 50 or 80 lbs, according to what I read. Pretty funny.
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Both the Lightnings were under $800.00 each. They ran but where real tired 140000 + miles and looked it. Other than speedo , and maybe motor/ intake parts ,ECM everything else was more or less trash. I knew I couldn't get my money back.
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Possibly some drivetrain parts for a single cab SB, maybe reuse the axles too, I assume they're the same as an F150. If wheels and/or tires those could go on craigslist/ebay for 300-400. Sell seats on ebay/craigslist for 200-300. Just throwin' ideas out there 
It's a shame they were in such bad shape, I love the look of those trucks. That was my dream truck when I was a kid. Still love em, but I don't think I could buy for a daily driver because they don't seem to be much of a truck as far as towing and hauling. Just my .02.
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It's a shame they were in such bad shape, I love the look of those trucks. That was my dream truck when I was a kid. Still love em, but I don't think I could buy for a daily driver because they don't seem to be much of a truck as far as towing and hauling. Just my .02.
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You'd be surprised how not tired that 351w might be at 140k miles. IF they weren't abused (yeah, like that's gonna happen) and were well maintained they could very well have another 100k miles in them.
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You'd be surprised how not tired that 351w might be at 140k miles. IF they weren't abused (yeah, like that's gonna happen) and were well maintained they could very well have another 100k miles in them.
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[QUOTE=Skandocious]Possibly some drivetrain parts for a single cab SB, maybe reuse the axles too, I assume they're the same as an F150. If wheels and/or tires those could go on craigslist/ebay for 300-400. Sell seats on ebay/craigslist for 200-300. Just throwin' ideas out there
I live in rust belt of PA Body was shot and interior is in worse shape than my parts truck . Only one had rims and they would need redone of powdercoated. The motor, intake,ecm and speedo would be nice to have but I'm not working till spring . I could have sold on eBay but my internet is so slow (old phone lines ) that I can't post pics it would take all night.And is hard to sell with out pics. Both truck have been advertised localy and are still there (I think)
I live in rust belt of PA Body was shot and interior is in worse shape than my parts truck . Only one had rims and they would need redone of powdercoated. The motor, intake,ecm and speedo would be nice to have but I'm not working till spring . I could have sold on eBay but my internet is so slow (old phone lines ) that I can't post pics it would take all night.And is hard to sell with out pics. Both truck have been advertised localy and are still there (I think)
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I know they run awhile. Ive had several but none got over 155000. 2 were since new oil change every 3000 miles. The worst was one I had ran synthetic oil from about 15000 miles . But I have had trouble with every motor ran on it that have came arossed. But I know things break. Milage dosent bother me. But codition dose I'lll buy a truck in nice shape with 130000 before I buy one thats trashed with 100000 But these 2 trucks you shuold have seen inside valve covers . They would have needed rebuilt . Although al other component would have benn nice to swap to other truck Heads intake etc. Thanks for reply
Originally Posted by pfogle
I'm just saying from experience that I've had several 351w of the '92 to '96 age with a LOT of miles (last on had 190k+ on it) that all ran almost like new.
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hi guys up date . I went back one truck is still there . Other went buy buy $600.00 . The one left motor is trashed as I thought (sound like rod ). The guy wont take any less than $800.00 Well for the heads which need freshened up and intake ,ECU , Etc. its just not worth it to me. There are no other good parts . I got the air intake off it. It was layin in bed.(for $15.00) I was going to put lightning back together if it ran but oh well . Thanks for all input
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speedo
Originally Posted by Talyn
Jeez. I want a big speedo like that.
I'm going to be looking for a 95 lightning junker now.....
I'm going to be looking for a 95 lightning junker now.....