Click here to visit LS1Tech
Click here to visit Performance Trucks
Click here to visit Mod Motor Tech
Click here to visit Modern Hemi

PerformanceTrucks.net Forums  

Go Back   PerformanceTrucks.net Forums > FORD / LINCOLN SPECIFIC FORUMS > SVT and Specialty Truck and SUV's > Lightning & Harley Editions
Sign in using an external account
Register Forgot Password?
Register Albums FAQ Members Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read VendorsGarageUsed CarsStore TSBs & Recalls
Welcome to PerformanceTrucks.net Forums

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread
Old 12-28-2005, 05:21 PM   #1
Trader Rating: 0
Teching In
 
javman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Independence Mo.
Posts: 40
Question what air intake is the best for a 2003 lightning

Hi I’m new to the site I’m usually in to old AMC's like AMX’s and Javelins but I recently bought a 2003 lightning used from a dealer as my daily driver and occasional tow truck. My truck has currently ran a 13.72 at 99.98mph on a light burnout launching at 800-900rpm any more stall and it would blowing the tires off at the line and slow down through the traps. It is completely stock as far as I can tell with the exception of the grill. It has 25,000 miles and I was looking into starting to modify the truck. I’ve been looking at changing out the air intake and was wondering if there was any real performance difference in the Airaid, K&N, or AEM kits or if it’s all just personal preference. The dyno sheets couldn’t tell me much as they where skued by being corrected hp, not showing if it was taken at the wheels or crank, or tested on modified trucks. The dyno sheets I've looked at range from 13hp to 22hp gaines. Is there any magazine that has done a side by side comparison on the same truck on the same dyno on the same day giving the real world numbers and not the corrected numbers that you usually see?

thanx
javman is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2005, 12:31 AM   #2
Trader Rating: 0
Launching!
 
mickey03L's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Rienzi, MS
Posts: 256
Send a message via Yahoo to mickey03L
Default

i have the air force one with the power tube on my L and had it for bout a year. I love the how u can really hear the supercharger scream even more since i added it. Basically it is personal preference, just what u want it to look like and how much u wanna spend. congrats on the L , enjoy it.
__________________
385hp/475tq 4lb pulley, hi flow cats, bassani,xcal2, electric fans, line valve mod,mt drag radials
http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/6...dynove2.th.jpg
mickey03L is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2005, 03:32 AM   #3
Trader Rating: 0
On The Tree
 
joebob450r's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Marshfield,WI
Posts: 121
Default

Like Mickey said, it is pretty much personal preference, but I am very happy with my AEM Brute Force CAI.
__________________
http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/6014/smokeshow1jg.jpg
01 Lightning(in the works) JLP shortblock, Patriot Performance stg II heads/cams, Kenne Bell 2.6, Dynatech longtubes, accufab SBTB, FTVB
joebob450r is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2005, 08:48 AM   #4
Trader Rating: 0
Teching In
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Monroe, MI
Posts: 4
Default

I have the PSP Fast air kit on my truck and I like it alot! Jim
smokingozzy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-29-2005, 11:16 PM   #5
Trader Rating: 0
Launching!
 
BC Lightning's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: TX
Posts: 212
Default

I have the 12" open filter and like it, its all what you like

I have read where kits like air aid tunnel the air since its closed in and pegs the MAF.

Any vendor will have a great selection; chickenears, JDM, Johnny Lightning, Lightning Force, Power Surge Performance

With the filter I'd say get a 4# pulley, FTVB or line mod valve, and a programmer (SCT XCAL 2) it it will really wake your truck up
__________________
2004 Carbon Metallic Black Lightning l Purchased June 15, 2004 l #2497 of 3781 l Link to my build page: http://lightningrodder.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10777

2007 Tahoe l Black Powder Coated 22's l V1 l M40 Blinders

2004 Corvette Z06 l Way too much to list l FOR SALE http://lightningrodder.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50350
BC Lightning is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-31-2005, 02:27 PM   #6
Trader Rating: 0
TECH Addict
 
203Cree's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Olathe, KS
Posts: 2,515
Default

I've got the JLP setup and I friggin love it.
__________________
-Rob-
85 4Runner - 5 Spd swapped on M/T's
08 HD XL1200N - not stock at all
77 KZ1000 - Even less stock
203Cree is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-01-2006, 11:11 PM   #7
Trader Rating: 35
TECH Addict
 
NVR_SPDS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,131
Default

Im running the K&N FIPK, and i love mine.
__________________
00 Black WS.6 M6 ~ 01 SOM WS.6 A4

NVR_SPDS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2006, 04:39 AM   #8
Trader Rating: 0
Teching In
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Bay Area, California
Posts: 19
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by 203Cree
I've got the JLP setup and I friggin love it.
Ditto I ran it on both my Lightniogs. They work excellent.

Howdy Rob.
__________________
04 BLACK BOLT

LL, Admin @ www.SVTPerformance.com

Last edited by Lightning Larry; 01-02-2006 at 04:46 AM.
Lightning Larry is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2006, 10:33 AM   #9
Trader Rating: 0
TECH Addict
 
203Cree's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Olathe, KS
Posts: 2,515
Default

Whut Up LL? Bout time you found this.
__________________
-Rob-
85 4Runner - 5 Spd swapped on M/T's
08 HD XL1200N - not stock at all
77 KZ1000 - Even less stock
203Cree is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2006, 05:53 PM   #10
Trader Rating: 1
TECH Resident

 
Bad_Apple's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Vidalia, GA.
Posts: 959
Send a message via MSN to Bad_Apple
Default

Hey my Friends all run JLP CAI, with the ram air ducts and they are very nice kits for the Lightnings. Thats what I would recommend you getting.
__________________
2002 "Red Chevy Stepside"
Tuned By: Dixie Performance

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

REX Forged 370+Procharger+METH=
Bad_Apple is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-02-2006, 05:53 PM
PerformanceTrucks
Ford F150




Paid Advertisement
Reply

Tags
2003, 26, air, bell, fastair, ford, intake, jlp, kenne, larry, lightning, performances, powersurge, psp, ram


Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:41 AM.

 



Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
SEO by vBSEO ©2010, Crawlability, Inc.

PerformanceTrucks.net and InternetBrands, Inc. are not affiliated with the Ford Motor Company