Can it be done and how much of a hassle will it be? I Would like to find a Lightning engine for it and drop it in but just wondering if its do-able. Also where can I find a 5.4L for a reasonable price? Is it even worth doing?
Can it be done and how much of a hassle will it be? I Would like to find a Lightning engine for it and drop it in but just wondering if its do-able. Also where can I find a 5.4L for a reasonable price? Is it even worth doing?
Last edited by kjracer_22; 06-12-2007 at 10:29 PM. Reason: adding info
5.0 magazine did a swap last year sometime. check their website. You should be able to search their archives and find the stories that show how they did it. From what I understand, It's not all that difficult.
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Last edited by Troll; 09-04-2007 at 12:07 PM.
2019 Colorado ZR2
lookin to gain more hp theres about 46k on my engine now w/ the stock heads from the 98 4.6L
Nice timing... I just pulled my 2004 Lightning engine, and it's for sale.
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Last edited by Troll; 09-04-2007 at 12:07 PM.
2019 Colorado ZR2
them PI heads hard to come by? How much do they run $?
Look in "for sale" on this site. I have a set for sale
thats a really good deal just bad timing right now
i remember an article from years ago in MMFF i believe and that motor had a few issues but did work out for the 5.4 swap
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Last edited by Troll; 09-04-2007 at 12:07 PM.
2019 Colorado ZR2
We installed a 5.4 lightning motor into a 98 convertable a few years ago. I was a major pain to do with alot of custom parts having to be made. Your also going to have to buy another hood with a high cowel for the blower to clear. Also the car is going to gain alot of weight on the front with alot being up top. One other problem is the stock trany will not hold up long. We installed it on a midly build aod-e and it only lasted a month before it failed from all the torque. IMO your better off to do a PI head swap, or if you have your heart set on an engine transplant go with a DOHC setup out of a 96-01 cobra.
Chris Kauffman
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1988 408LX drag car
1988 460LX drag car (new project)
Yes it can, Terry up at streetlethal as done quite a few 5.4 swaps, he was even in MMFF a couple years ago for it. Edited to add yes it will stick out of the hood a good bit so you will need a big cowl hood to cover.Originally Posted by kjracer_22
Last edited by Twin01cobra; 06-13-2007 at 12:28 AM.
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i have seen one of terry's creations
it definately sticks out of the hood
look for the news video from quaker city opening nite 6/1 - i beleive there is a shot of the car as they interviewd the owner for the piece
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