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2001 F150
Lightning - Modifications
The Lightning is pretty much stock, for now. The only modifications
made to date are a Lighted Ford Logo on the front grill, and a
K&N Filter installed in a slightly modified stock airbox.
To date, my best 0-60 using the G-Tech PRO is 5.41, and is consistently
in the 5.4 - 5.6 range. My previous best stock was 5.50. Keep
in mind, the recent runs have been in the heat of summer, on the
street. The Lightning definitely benefits from cooler temperatures,
and lower humidity.
For every modification that I make, I will include my thoughts,
and how to's, where applicable.
MAC Catback
K&N Air Filter and modified Airbox
Ford Lighted Logo
Now that I have completed this "stage" of modifications,
I will be taking the truck back to the dyno, to see what (if any)
improvements have been realized as a result of the changes that
have been made. I'd optimistically hoping for 10 - 15HP gained,
but wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it was only 0 - 5.
I also have a 2lb. lower pulley, that I have yet to install,
as well. But that won't be installed until after my trip to the
dyno, so that I can accurately gauge what increases the modifications
are worth.
2001 F150
Lightning - Dyno Charts
I plan to use the Dyno, as much as possible to track the improvements
made to the truck. Below is my first trip to DynoPower, in Toronto
(I have left their contact information on the scan, and highly
recommend them). Bone stock (with a 1/2 hour cooldown before beginning),
the truck pulled a max of 355HP and 426TQ. The second run was
immediately after, to measure the power lost due to heat. The
numbers dropped to 344HP and 417TQ, as a result. After a brief
cooldown (with fan) the K&N filter was installed in the otherwise
completely stock truck. Numbers went up, to 360HP and 430TQ. Click
on the graph below to enlarge.
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