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Old 06-16-2009, 01:47 PM
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Lightning Conversion Complete

My supercharger conversion is finally complete! Just waiting for my SCT Xcal3 to come from Troyer on the 18th and I'll be able to start it up
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looks good. nothing better than some more power!
 
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Old 06-16-2009, 03:00 PM
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Nice
What kind of numbers are you putting down?
 
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awesome!
 
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Thanks...yea dont know about the numbers yet because again i havent been able to start it yet since im waiting on the programmer...Im hoping though for around 400-425 hp at the crank and maybe around 475 ft/lb? Not really sure though...
 
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Old 06-17-2009, 03:08 AM
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looks like an interesting air filter




and this swap is re-gaining a surge in popularity lately for some reason
 
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Yea the air filter is a JLT Performance Short Ram air filter i had on the expo before the conversion...i probably couldve swapped it for a stock lightning air filter but decided to not hassle with that, and just make the existing one work
 
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Originally Posted by BJohnson11
Thanks...yea dont know about the numbers yet because again i havent been able to start it yet since im waiting on the programmer...Im hoping though for around 400-425 hp at the crank and maybe around 475 ft/lb? Not really sure though...
425 crank hp is only going to be about 300rwhp.
You should do better then that.

Phil
 
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Old 06-17-2009, 03:17 PM
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and this swap is re-gaining a surge in popularity lately for some reason
maybe the ability to find more motors for less $ id imagine
 
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Old 06-17-2009, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by phil6608
425 crank hp is only going to be about 300rwhp.
You should do better then that.

Phil
Good point...soo maybe more like 375 hp at the wheels...again im not really sure since ive never done this but i figure if a stock lightning makes 380, mine with more boost and the tune will put it around 375 or maybe 400 rwhp?
 



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