jferg92

Seen this?

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I have 2 questions for you engine guys:

1. What supercharger should I get? I've read around and most people say to do a lightning swap. I have a 5.4 03 screw. If this is the case, how much should I expect to spend in doing the whole swap?

2. What do I have to do to my engine to make it so I can run more than 5 - 8 psi?

3. Are there any other engine upgrades I can do that are actually worth the time/money?

Ok that was 3 questions.

pfoley12

Found a complete lightning motor with aftermarket pullies, longtubes, and a tune. Motor has 88k on it and he's asking 4,000. What do you guys think about that

jferg92

PM me

IMO, no
I once found a pullout lightning engine trans and ecu/harness with 80xxx and it sold no reserve. Sold for $1225

pfoley12

alright what's a reasonable offer? I was definitely planning to talk him down

jferg92

What year? Keep in mind youll be missing a lot. you'll need an IC pump, wiring, heat exchanger and bracket, hoses for this system, fuel pumps, gauges, custom tuning, upper rad hose and more. Also you'll make less hp than a swap. 8.5 vs 9.0 CR
I wouldn't pay more that $2000

pfoley12

it's an 02 he claims it's complete plug and play. The air box is off but he said it still comes with it. I'm not ready for the swap I just saw it on craigslist to get a rough estimate for the future job.

Jbrew

You asked your question in the perfect place. It's not you, - these guys just like talking about their own stuff. That's why you were basically told to go somewhere else. Just begin a new thread all together, that's your best bet.

jferg92

Yes, I will stick by my $2000 offer. Maybeeee $2500 if he let you pull everything I mentioned above. The tune you mentioned means nothing in a swap scenario

I just pm'd him. Questions can get lost in here

Carcrazygts2

I paid alot less for alot more. I guess its the benefit of the friend price. Still havent had the chance to go pull parts or pick them up. Work and moving have kept me busy.