Sorry to threadjack, but how much does a Lightning intake (both upper and lower) fetch these days? I passed one up several years ago because it looked jacked up. Probably should have plunked down the cash for it.
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It's not uncommon to see them going for over $500 complete with fuel rails, throttle body and all...being as Ford stopped production about 6 or 7 years ago on the 351W lightning lower, you're kinda screwed into paying whatever people want to charge for new stuff....with my lower set-up and a stock HO upper/throttle body and a super mild cam, you can run on speed density with decent drivability...with a MAF conversion, runs like a top...will only rev happily to about 4200rpm though(if using a 70mm or larger MAF sensor), on my 351W that was previously in my t-bird, it had the aforementioned super mild cam and I ended up cutting open an HO upper, shortening the runners by about 3" and adding plenum volume at the same time and was still using a stock 60mm HO throttle body....in a 3800+ lb 5-speed car, it went 14.30's shifting around 4600 and running through the traps at 5000rpm in 4th gear(with 3.73's)....that setup would have been really good with 3.27-3.55's...with a bigger tb would have been faster.
-Don'85 CV coupe- 351W, T5-Z, FAST Ez-Efi, shorty headers, 2.5" duals with knock off flowmasters, 2.5" Impala tails, seriously worked GT-40 irons, Comp 265DEH cam, 1.7rr's, Mallory HyFire 6A, Taylor ThunderVolt 50 10.4mm wires, 75mm t/b, 3G alt swap, 140mph PI speedo, PI rear sway bar, '00 PI booster/MC, 95-97 front spindles, '99 front hub bearings/brakes, '92-'94 front upper control arms/ball-joints, 3.73's with rebuilt traction-lok, '09 PI rear disc swap, '96 Mustang GT wheels with 235/55R17's.Comment
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God assassinated my job on Wednesday, so this is on hiatus.
Yet again.Comment
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Not quite the way your other thread said it happened........You got let go for mouthing off to the boss. In this world (especially in a hard economy) you have to bite your tounge in order to keep earning.Originally posted by Mike_Windsor View Post2020 Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum (Ice White / Blonde)
2022 Ram 1500 4x4 5.7 Etorque, Built to Serve Edition, (Granite Crystal / Black)
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1989 Grand Marquis LS (Cabernet/Grey), 1989 Lincoln Town Car SS (White/Blue), 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis Ultimate (White/Black)
Originally posted by Lincolnmania
if its got tits or tires it's bound to give you troubleComment
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Tongue biting sucks. I hate cutting my hair.
But I'm thinking I'll be doing it the rest of my life. So life sucks too :P
PeteOriginally posted by gadget73
2003 Grand Marquis Ultimate, the "Stealth Bomber": http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...-Grand-Marquis
1991 S-10, 'Bulldog', 2.5l 5 speed: http://www.grandmarq.net/vb/showthre...375#post698375
1985 Town Car, 'Faded Glory', gone but not forgotten. 84/87/91/97 MGMs too.Comment
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in my case i know alot about ho's met a few in pa. lol like he said High Output.Originally posted by Mike_Windsor View Post
1982 Lincoln Continental Mark VI Bill Blass Designer Series 2-Door(Larisa)-Mods: HO Roller 302, GT40P Heads, Explorer Intakes, HO ECM(D9S), Autodimming w/compass and outside temp rearview mirror, Daniel Stern Lighting Mod, Dual Exhaust, 90's GM C/K Series Retractable Hood Light, Red Digital Dash Display, 92-94 White Leather Town Car Signature Cupholder Armrests, HPP Wheels, Police PS Cooler, Police Trans Cooler. More to come!!!!
1998 Ford Explorer Limited 5.0 AWD(Fiona)-Mods: Lincoln Navigator THX Audio System, Ford Explorer Sport Instrument Cluster.Comment
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Well, if you want to be pedantic about it, this idiot who I did not know was the shop foreman was yelling at me. I'm not hard of hearing, so elevating your voice to the level as though we were trying to converse in a wind tunnel was unnecessary. I made it known I didn't appreciate his tone of voice. Him being less refined than myself took my objection not well and whined to the service manager. The service manager calls me into his office and tells me "it's not working out". He also informs me the idiot in question was the shop foreman.Originally posted by tjc78 View Post
I'm not the smartest man on the planet, but I am able to piece together things pretty easily for the most part.
And yes, I blame God/Jesus Christ for a great deal of my misfortunes in life because, well, when I gave my life to Him so many years ago now I was of the distinct impression that He was in control of whatever happens to me. "Plans to prosper you and not harm you" and all that.
Yeah. So far, awesome.
But enough of me complaining about my life.Comment
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He is in control of whatever happens in your life. The good and what seems to be bad at the time. Everything happens for a reason. Your future, not of this world, is secure when you gave your life to him. "Plans to prosper"... just look around you and count your blessings every day. Give thanks and praise him ! "Not to harm you"... Is your soul free from satan's clutches ? Life can and will be much worse until we leave this world.And yes, I blame God/Jesus Christ for a great deal of my misfortunes in life because, well, when I gave my life to Him so many years ago now I was of the distinct impression that He was in control of whatever happens to me. "Plans to prosper you and not harm you" and all that.
Ok enough of my preaching. Hope you have a better tomorrow.Last edited by Mainemantom; 12-08-2012, 03:34 AM. 
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I apologize to everyone who read my previous post. I was getting a little frustrated. I try not to vent about my life errors online too much.
I come to this forum for help and advice on preventing my 1986 Mercury Grand Marquis from not running anymore, not do that stuff. ._.Comment
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no worries. we all fall on our face sometimes. clean it off and keep truckin.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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Hey man, we all go through tough times...some worse than others...for example, when we pray for patience, we're given opportunities to exercise patience...not circumstances that don't require it...when we need help in certain aspects of our lives, we're given opportunites to strengthen ourselves in those areas....in my life I've been given PLENTY of opportunities to develop determination and perseverance, but I still struggle with patience on a daily basis(hence my example)....keep your head up, look on the bright side and know that no matter how bad things get...somebody somewhere has it worse...yeah, it may be an automotive forum, but there are still people here who can give you encouragement in other aspects of life.Originally posted by Mike_Windsor View Post
Good luck buddy!
-Don'85 CV coupe- 351W, T5-Z, FAST Ez-Efi, shorty headers, 2.5" duals with knock off flowmasters, 2.5" Impala tails, seriously worked GT-40 irons, Comp 265DEH cam, 1.7rr's, Mallory HyFire 6A, Taylor ThunderVolt 50 10.4mm wires, 75mm t/b, 3G alt swap, 140mph PI speedo, PI rear sway bar, '00 PI booster/MC, 95-97 front spindles, '99 front hub bearings/brakes, '92-'94 front upper control arms/ball-joints, 3.73's with rebuilt traction-lok, '09 PI rear disc swap, '96 Mustang GT wheels with 235/55R17's.Comment
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Originally posted by sick88tbird View Post
Hi, I wanted to ask what exactly the "adapter" did. Silly question maybe but I am curious.Comment
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