Lightning swap parts list/advice
07-26-2014, 12:49 AM
#11
Senior Member
I got a solid trans built to handle some boost up to about 500hp for 2100 dollars with 36k warranty. The 4r70w is a very solid trans once you upgrade the guts. Stock form I wouldn't trust one on boost no matter how many miles.
I would work the tran into the deal still. Then flop it for some money back.
I would work the tran into the deal still. Then flop it for some money back.
07-26-2014, 07:20 AM
#12
Senior Member
I got a solid trans built to handle some boost up to about 500hp for 2100 dollars with 36k warranty. The 4r70w is a very solid trans once you upgrade the guts. Stock form I wouldn't trust one on boost no matter how many miles.
I would work the tran into the deal still. Then flop it for some money back.
I would work the tran into the deal still. Then flop it for some money back.
What trans did you end up going with Jacob?
Last edited by charliedyal; 07-26-2014 at 07:29 AM.
07-26-2014, 08:36 AM
#13
Yeah that eaton makes a ton of tourqe. I can stay in o/d and pass people on the highway with no problems. Can't wait to see what kind of figures your setup will make. I can only imagine larger numbers haha
07-26-2014, 02:42 PM
#14
Senior Member
07-26-2014, 07:24 PM
#15
If your swapping to the 4r100, you can use the L ecu. (Assuming you have a 2wd)
If your sticking with the 4r70w you'll use your ecu and have it programmed for the blower.
You need:
Blower, lower manifold, mid plate, intercooler, upper plenum, throttle body, intake & air box, intercooler reservoir and pump, hard lines for I/C, alternator & support bracket, pulley bridge, lower pulley, belt, heat exchanger, bracket & lines, water pump, fuel pump, pcv hoses.
I know I'm missing a thing or two, but you'll definitely need all those items.
If your sticking with the 4r70w you'll use your ecu and have it programmed for the blower.
You need:
Blower, lower manifold, mid plate, intercooler, upper plenum, throttle body, intake & air box, intercooler reservoir and pump, hard lines for I/C, alternator & support bracket, pulley bridge, lower pulley, belt, heat exchanger, bracket & lines, water pump, fuel pump, pcv hoses.
I know I'm missing a thing or two, but you'll definitely need all those items.
Throttle and CC cables
bracket for above cables.
Upper radiator hose
Injectors
MAF
Iac/IAt extensions
All the bolts and hardware (which can be a pain as I am discovering)
Here's my pile of parts and I didn't realize how far off I really was still...
09-04-2014, 12:32 PM
#18
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09-04-2014, 03:41 PM
#20
Thanks I'll use that.
Truth be told I found the supercharger itself (never used) for $150 on craigslist.
I realize there are a mountain of parts to make this work but I'll likely be having it installed professionally by Brads Custom Auto (http://bradscustomauto.com/). (They did a lightning engine into an expedition so they knew the general premise).
This is the plan hopefully someone will point out any incorrect assumptions.
Im going to keep the stock tranny 4R70W (Im not going to go crazy mod wise yet) until it requires rebuld/replacement.
Im not going to swap the entire motor just the required parts in order to make it run, is it fair to assume that the stock non L motor will hold up with stock levels of boost assuming I don't beat on it to much?
So providing I can get the parts together and bring to whole heap to the shop what would be a fair price. A couple grand doesn't bother me but if it goes closer to the $5,000 range It might not be worth it.
Thanks... I'll make sure I document the whole ordeal...