Looking to do a Lightning motor swap

[Kdlong72]

I have a 05 F150 w/ the 4.6 2v & I’ve purchased a complete Lightning engine I’m wanting to swap, I’ve done a bunch of sbf stuff but no mod motors. Trying to figure out what all
I’m looking at, I know I’ll have to get the computer tuned (trans also swapping to a 4R100) and exhaust of coarse. What else am I looking at ? Do I need new fuel system? Engine wiring ? Thanks for any info

 

[white95]

Probably have to extend some wiring for the wider engine but shouldn’t be the end of the world.

A basic 5.4 should run on the factory fuel system but for forced induction you’d need to research and emulate a Lightning setup.

You might consider swapping to a 6r80 for better “out of the box” strength and availability.

 

[RAU03MACH]

Did you get the blower with it

 

[Kdlong72]

Did you get the blower with it

Yes , no front accessories but mine should be the same. I’ve owned 4-5 Lightning’s but can’t remember what all was different vs the plain 5.4

 

[Kdlong72]

Probably have to extend some wiring for the wider engine but shouldn’t be the end of the world.

A basic 5.4 should run on the factory fuel system but for forced induction you’d need to research and emulate a Lightning setup.

You might consider swapping to a 6r80 for better “out of the box” strength and availability.

I plan on beefing up the 4r100 some, it’s gonna be a daily for my son so hopefully it’s driven decent

 

[white95]

Sounds like you’re no stranger to the Lightning and I look forward to seeing what you build.

Another good forum for information would be www.LightningRodder.com, if you weren’t already aware.

 

[Musturd]

This is going to be a cool swap . Looking forward to following along .