5.4 supercharged Ford Lightning Harley edition?

ImportKiller · 10-11-2002, 11:47 AM

Can anybody tell me if this is a good motor to install in my 89 Fox

It's out of a 97 harley davidson edition Ford Lightning.

It comes with a supercharger already on it.

Any advice would be welcomed.

RobDual · 10-11-2002, 01:10 PM

One of the Stang' mags did it a while back, it was an UGLY fit...
(you'll need like an 8 inch cowl)

ImportKiller · 10-11-2002, 01:12 PM

Holy Shiznit batman are you serious.

Well then i guess i'll just have to buy a regular 351W block.

Man this is going to be an adventure.

Thanks

blue00gt · 10-11-2002, 02:30 PM

The Lightning and Harley Davidson edition are two different trucks. The Lightning came with a blower, the Harley Davidson edition didn't. So is it a Lightning motor or a Harley edition regular 5.4 that someone put a blower on?
As far as the swap, I'd say go for it. It is a tight fit and you definitely would need a new hood, but I don't think you have to do any crazy cutting or anything. It would definitely be unique.

ImportKiller · 10-11-2002, 04:42 PM

IT's a harley 5.4 motor and its got a blower on it so i guess if i can fit it i think it would be cool....

Then i can say "Oh yes that hood is that high for a reason

"

bigred90gt · 10-11-2002, 06:19 PM

You can get the new Harley packages with a supercharger on them. It is a roots type, like the one in the Lightning and produces somewhere around 365 hp. I'm unsure if they came on a 97 Harley or not. Correct me if I'm wrong, but, I thoughtthe Harley Davidson F-150 was new in 99 or 00.
Caymon

Torinalth · 10-11-2002, 09:14 PM

came out in 99, the year after my father bought his pickup.

I'd personally get a non blown 5.4 and blow it via ATI or vortech. would get more power than the roots,

Torinalth

91LX2Bfast · 10-13-2002, 08:52 PM

'02 was the first year for the SC 5.4L in the HD F150's, and its standard, not an option. Its basically a Lightning motor with less boost and a conservative computer tune.
The motor can be swaped into your Fox, but there are so many other better options that the only practical reason to do it would be just to be different on the show scene.

"It's out of a 97 harley davidson edition Ford Lightning"
Not sure what you mean, as neither the HD or Lightning was made in '97, let alone a factory SC'ed engine. Its probably a type-o.

DAN-MAN · 10-15-2002, 08:24 PM

It was MM&FF that put one in an 85 or 86 stang. It was a lightning motor, I believe. The swap is possible and as mentioned before, it is a tight fit. One thing that you need is a different crossmember for the mod motor. Some company makes one (can't think of which at the moment). If you've got any back issues of Muscle Mustangs I'd suggest going through them. I hope that I've been a little helpful.

Ps. The swap would be pretty neat though.

Daniel.

10-11-2002, 11:47 AM	#1
ImportKiller Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chula vista, CA Posts: 67	5.4 supercharged Ford Lightning Harley edition? Can anybody tell me if this is a good motor to install in my 89 Fox It's out of a 97 harley davidson edition Ford Lightning. It comes with a supercharger already on it. Any advice would be welcomed. __________________ "Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." http://geocities.com/team340maxim 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 JBA Headers, Bassani X-Pipe Mac 3' Catback system.

10-11-2002, 01:12 PM	#3
ImportKiller Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chula vista, CA Posts: 67	Holy Shiznit batman are you serious. Well then i guess i'll just have to buy a regular 351W block. Man this is going to be an adventure. Thanks __________________ "Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." http://geocities.com/team340maxim 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 JBA Headers, Bassani X-Pipe Mac 3' Catback system.

10-11-2002, 02:30 PM	#4
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	The Lightning and Harley Davidson edition are two different trucks. The Lightning came with a blower, the Harley Davidson edition didn't. So is it a Lightning motor or a Harley edition regular 5.4 that someone put a blower on? As far as the swap, I'd say go for it. It is a tight fit and you definitely would need a new hood, but I don't think you have to do any crazy cutting or anything. It would definitely be unique. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

10-11-2002, 04:42 PM	#5
ImportKiller Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chula vista, CA Posts: 67	IT's a harley 5.4 motor and its got a blower on it so i guess if i can fit it i think it would be cool.... Then i can say "Oh yes that hood is that high for a reason " __________________ "Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine." http://geocities.com/team340maxim 1989 Mustang LX 5.0 JBA Headers, Bassani X-Pipe Mac 3' Catback system.

10-11-2002, 06:19 PM	#6
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	You can get the new Harley packages with a supercharger on them. It is a roots type, like the one in the Lightning and produces somewhere around 365 hp. I'm unsure if they came on a 97 Harley or not. Correct me if I'm wrong, but, I thoughtthe Harley Davidson F-150 was new in 99 or 00. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

10-11-2002, 01:10 PM	#2
RobDual Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 3	One of the Stang' mags did it a while back, it was an UGLY fit... (you'll need like an 8 inch cowl)

10-11-2002, 09:14 PM	#7
Torinalth Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Chapel Hill, NC - USA Posts: 188	came out in 99, the year after my father bought his pickup. I'd personally get a non blown 5.4 and blow it via ATI or vortech. would get more power than the roots, Torinalth __________________ When you finally shut down the car, just sit back and remember the run.... win or lose, you know it was a surge of adreneline

10-13-2002, 08:52 PM	#8
91LX2Bfast Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 694	'02 was the first year for the SC 5.4L in the HD F150's, and its standard, not an option. Its basically a Lightning motor with less boost and a conservative computer tune. The motor can be swaped into your Fox, but there are so many other better options that the only practical reason to do it would be just to be different on the show scene. "It's out of a 97 harley davidson edition Ford Lightning" Not sure what you mean, as neither the HD or Lightning was made in '97, let alone a factory SC'ed engine. Its probably a type-o. __________________ '97 T-bird LX 4.6L 2V, auto SVO heads/intake, Vortech T-trim, front mounted intercooler, blower cams, Cobra crank, Manley H-beam rods, JE pistons, Aeromotive fuel system w/ 42# injectors, and much more No times yet

10-15-2002, 08:24 PM	#9
DAN-MAN Confederate Cowboy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 546	It was MM&FF that put one in an 85 or 86 stang. It was a lightning motor, I believe. The swap is possible and as mentioned before, it is a tight fit. One thing that you need is a different crossmember for the mod motor. Some company makes one (can't think of which at the moment). If you've got any back issues of Muscle Mustangs I'd suggest going through them. I hope that I've been a little helpful. Ps. The swap would be pretty neat though. Daniel. __________________ DAN-MAN RHC MEMBER #25

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