Prefered year L?
#16
04-21-2005 | 02:20 PM
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Originally posted by lurker
The 5.4L rod (all except 2000 Cobra R and Ford GT) hasn't had any strength changes since 1997. I have seen the finished print, the rough forging print, the material spec, and the engineering spec. The supplier has always been Metaldyne .
The 5.4L rod (all except 2000 Cobra R and Ford GT) hasn't had any strength changes since 1997. I have seen the finished print, the rough forging print, the material spec, and the engineering spec. The supplier has always been Metaldyne .
#17
04-21-2005 | 03:35 PM
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Re: Prefered year L?
Originally posted by greg padgett
I am currently looking to purchase my first Lightning. Wanting to
buy anywhere from 2000-2003 model. Any suggestions on a more favorable year and what the pros and cons are? Thanks
for any input.
I am currently looking to purchase my first Lightning. Wanting to
buy anywhere from 2000-2003 model. Any suggestions on a more favorable year and what the pros and cons are? Thanks
for any input.
#19
08-06-2005 | 10:18 AM
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I like the 01-02 the best because of the rims. I dont like the 03-04 rims at all but the 99-00 rims in 20" crome look very nice.
The 03-04 L's have more spark plug threads so thats a big plus.
If it was me I would get an 01 and with the money you save get a built motor (which would fix the popping plug issue) and allow oyu to make a lot more power.
The 03-04 L's have more spark plug threads so thats a big plus.
If it was me I would get an 01 and with the money you save get a built motor (which would fix the popping plug issue) and allow oyu to make a lot more power.
#20
08-06-2005 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by lurker
The 5.4L rod (all except 2000 Cobra R and Ford GT) hasn't had any strength changes since 1997. I have seen the finished print, the rough forging print, the material spec, and the engineering spec. The supplier has always been Metaldyne .
BTW, the 01-04 have the same rods, nothing was changed for 03-04.
#22
08-06-2005 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by lurker
The 5.4L rod (all except 2000 Cobra R and Ford GT) hasn't had any strength changes since 1997. I have seen the finished print, the rough forging print, the material spec, and the engineering spec. The supplier has always been Metaldyne .
I asked this before but got no answer, are there any difference in electronics in 2004? Will a 2004 computer fit in a 2001 with the pats re-programmed?
TB
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08-06-2005 | 11:53 PM
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08-07-2005 | 07:14 PM
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the 01-up is rated for more HP (380 vs. 360) and every body uses that as an argument for a decision but they seem to be fairly equal in track times and their numbers at the dyno. This is even closer when you compare trucks with the same mods, regardless of year model, they seem to run very close.