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Topic: 94 Lightning questions
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64FalconF-16
Gearhead Posts: 191
From: Republic Of Texas!! Temporarily living in KY
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 12:03 PM
   
I am thinking of buying a 94. It has 177K on it but runs pretty strong. Questions. 1. Did these things come with GT-40 intakes and heads? 2. What kind of mods can be done to it and keep it tame enough for the street as well as be a hauler for my race car? 3. Are there any problems I should expect to have to deal with on this truck should I buy it? I would pull the motor and rebuild it first as it has quite a few miles on it. This would probably become my daily driver too. Thanks, Rick
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36138
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-16-2002 12:40 PM
1. Yes, they did.
2. Good Cat-back, Computer chips, Cam changes, supercharging, there's lots you can do.
3. There's a recall on the switching valve between the two fuel tank which sometimes causes one tank to empty into the other, overfilling it. Otherwise they're Built Ford Tough!  ------------------
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64FalconF-16
Gearhead Posts: 191
From: Republic Of Texas!! Temporarily living in KY
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 01:47 PM
Thanks Steve.Now I have a few other questions. It looks like an e-AOD trans and a 8.8 rearend. What gears came in these trucks? Pretty much what you can do to a 87-93 mustang you can do to the lightning>?
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1144
From: Kent Island, MD USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 01:54 PM
If you have a flame suit, I suggest that you try f150online.com. Once you weed through the BS, there are some good guys over there. They have a Gen 1 forum. Keep in mind, you're dealing with a 5.8 as opposed to a 5.0.------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'life's tough... it's tougher if you're stupid.'
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36138
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-16-2002 02:18 PM
I think the first generation had 4.30s? I know the second generation has 3.73s. ------------------
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64FalconF-16
Gearhead Posts: 191
From: Republic Of Texas!! Temporarily living in KY
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 02:36 PM
4.30's  Dang, that sounds kinda good!! Rick
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36138
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-16-2002 02:38 PM
Perfect combo with the EAOD. They were either 4.30s or 4.10s. I don't have the literature handy. ------------------
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Thud
Gearhead Posts: 1115
From: Cumming,Ga.,USofA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-16-2002 02:48 PM
'93-'95 Lightnings had 4.10 rears. The tranny is not the AOD-E, but the E4OD (large hunk of aluminum!)------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 36138
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-16-2002 02:53 PM
Right! The E4OD! I knew that! Honest! ------------------
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1144
From: Kent Island, MD USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 03:15 PM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
I think the first generation had 4.30s? I know the second generation has 3.73s.
yup 4.30s in Gen1
3.55s in 99 and 00 Gen2
3.73s in 01 and up Gen2
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-Paul 70 Mach1
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'life's tough... it's tougher if you're stupid.'
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1144
From: Kent Island, MD USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 03:31 PM
I thought I heard elsewhere they were 4.30s too. Listen to Thud. He sounds like he knows his Gen1s.------------------
-Paul 70 Mach1
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'life's tough... it's tougher if you're stupid.'
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Thud
Gearhead Posts: 1115
From: Cumming,Ga.,USofA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 12-17-2002 07:31 AM
quote:
Originally posted by BlueMule:
I thought I heard elsewhere they were 4.30s too. Listen to Thud. He sounds like he knows his Gen1s.
Heh! Own something for nearly nine years and you learn stuff...
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"My doctor says I have a malformed public duty gland and a natural deficiency in moral fiber; and that I am, therefore, excused from saving universes." ... Ford Prefect Dwayne M&M Member #18
'94 Lightning #942 of 4007
'70 Mach1
2 '69 Cyclone Spoiler II's (that are for sale)
'65 Galaxie 500 + parts car
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BlueMule
Gearhead Posts: 1144
From: Kent Island, MD USA
Registered: Sep 2002
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posted 12-17-2002 07:42 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Thud:
Heh! Own something for nearly nine years and you learn stuff...
bet you're lovin' every minute of it too...
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-Paul 70 Mach1
79 Ranchero GT
97 Expedition XLT
00 SVT f150 Lightning 4149 of 4966 Born on: 06/26/2000 'life's tough... it's tougher if you're stupid.'
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Thud
Gearhead Posts: 1115
From: Cumming,Ga.,USofA
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posted 12-17-2002 07:48 AM
Dayum straight!!!!------------------
"My doctor says I have a malformed public duty gland and a natural deficiency in moral fiber; and that I am, therefore, excused from saving universes." ... Ford Prefect Dwayne M&M Member #18
'94 Lightning #942 of 4007
'70 Mach1
2 '69 Cyclone Spoiler II's (that are for sale)
'65 Galaxie 500 + parts car
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 5105
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-17-2002 09:30 AM
Yep, the Gen 1's have 4.10's from the factory.As for rebuilding the motor, it might not need it if it's still in good shape. My 93 has 166K miles on it, and passed the emmissions test with flying colours. It doesnt use any oil and runs great. Since it passed so easily, I plan on adding some underdrive pulleys, removing one of the catylitic [sp?] convertors (looks like it has 2 on each pipe), a k&n with the diesel inlet tube, and if I can afford it, put some good hedders on it. It runs pretty good now, it has gone 9.62 1/8 mile racing, and pulls my racecar with ease down the interstate. [This message has been edited by kid vishus (edited 12-17-2002).]
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64FalconF-16
Gearhead Posts: 191
From: Republic Of Texas!! Temporarily living in KY
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 12-17-2002 10:22 AM
Thanks for the responses. I am going to see if I can work a deal with this guy. Rick
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 3578
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 12-17-2002 11:45 PM
They are a cool ride! 4.10's in back,power everything,and ice cold AC! What more coould you want?
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