Cutting up my Ford Lightning so this GT500 2.3 TVS Supercharger will fit! It's a Race Truck now!

[@DebtLife_Projects]

Thanks for Watching! What do ya think of the new setup so far?! Let me know below Make sure you LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE for more! ⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@lost0187]

Looking good nice work.

[@armondowens4518]

Your are a genius the way u come up with things to make it work just awesome 👌

[@DebtLife_Projects]

I appreciate the support man! Makin it happen one way or another! 🤘😁

[@lost0187]

Just angle some sheet metal on each side and and have a friend weld them in so the rain exits like it’s suppose to.

[@DebtLife_Projects]

That's what I was thinkin, or maybe like someone else commented, shape a screen there the way I want, them fiberglass over it, I'll come up with something clean though 🤘

[@pemoramirez1037]

Waiting on the fuel system setup video.

[@DebtLife_Projects]

Working on it this weekend! It's gonna be a lot lol, work and video wise, I got my work cut out for me lol

[@2k4terminator]

I think you need the cut more for motor torquing.

[@DebtLife_Projects]

Idk if it will torque enough to hit with a half inch of clearance with solid motor mounts, but we will see

[@Fastcarsticklemypickle]

Duuuude, that came out so good! It looks like Ford could have sold it like that, people at car shows won't have a clue lol

[@plushmouse3997]

Kickass video. Quick question what engine bay clean up mods have you done?

[@605BOLT]

Surprisingly large hole right there. Will you be able to preserve wipers? Be nice if possible but idk what all is in there.

[@DebtLife_Projects]

I forgot to mention that, but yup, wipers will work as usual. It barely touches the wiper linkage, so I bent the linkage up just ever so slightly, and it works fine. Most won't have to even do that, but the .5 inch manifold spacers put everything up higher, and made things difficult for me lol

[@605BOLT]

@@DebtLife_Projects good deal.

[@theoneandonlysid]

Love the build and progress man. If I had to do this to my lightning I would box in all that area like hot rodders do for clearance, then paint inside and out of it. That separates the cowl from the engine bay and keeps water from causing you issues.

[@DebtLife_Projects]

I appreciate it! Yeah, I'll figure something out, it's a process, but I'll make it clean in the end somehow!

[@theoneandonlysid]

@@DebtLife_Projects definitely man, and I can't wait to see it done.

[@tommyb6249]

Any chance you have a vacuum diagram for the swap?

[@DebtLife_Projects]

I don't, but I'll go over it in my next video. Pretty much same as stock. Iac and drivers side pcv goes before throttle body. Passenger valve cover and vacuum harness into side of blower. Boost reference to the midplate. Pretty much it

[@abimaelpatino7892]

HI. MY FRIEND. 😁👌 looking good. I think. You can. FIRST PUT SOME MESCH SCREEN. AND Used fiberglass. On top of the cut., you just made. From the inside. Of the cowl.. hope. It works for you. Just. A little advice.. good. Luck. Whit. Your RED DEVIL. 😁🙏🙏🙏🙏👍👌

[@DebtLife_Projects]

That's a pretty good idea! I'll make it look clean somehow, but definitely looking into fiberglass now. I appreciate your support as always! 🤘 hope all is well, and you have a happy holiday!

[@mrshifter8220]

I just don't like cuttin' stuff up, but had to be done. Nice cut though.....I'm famous for over cutting...lol. You know me and Lightning's......Keep it stock.

[@DebtLife_Projects]

Yeah I hear ya, I didn't want to at first either, but my trucks so far from stock, it doesn't matter lol. Plus resale value only matters if you sell it, I never will!

[@mrshifter8220]

@@DebtLife_Projects I wish I never sold mine, one of the few I wish I had-a kept. Get all this done and then work that suspension some more and it should grip and get.

[@jamesparkerfpv435]

i bet with your skills with sheet metal you could easily ,With OUT Welding, cut some pieces to box in that hole and Rivet the sheet metal with body panel glue to the wiper cowl.

[@andystop94]

Truck looks great man! I like the cutting for sure! I did an M122 swap a few years ago and pushed up the firewall and wish I woulda cut it! Love the videos keep em coming!

[@DebtLife_Projects]

Thanks man! I appreciate the support as always! 🤘😁

[@jamesparkerfpv435]

Be advised. Engine when under load will slightly lift and supercharger may require more clearance. definitely have a buddy power brake and do some throttle snaps in drive and reverse while you check clearance to firewall. looking forward to more!

[@DebtLife_Projects]

Yeah I figured that too. Solid mounts will help with that, but still got some testing to do, but I'll get it worked out!

[@abesmini6973]

Looks killer bro I’m currently in the process of doing the same thing I had a question for you if you don’t mind do you know what police set up you’re going to run for the upper and lower how much boost you’re planning on making?

[@DebtLife_Projects]

Still going back and forth with that. From what I've heard, 6lb lower and 2.6 upper is alittle past the max recommended, so I'm starting with that lol 😅 we will see what happens.

[@KwikSC]

@DebtLife_Projects 6lb lower with a 2.6 upper puts you WELL past the Max RPM of the TVS. Ask Chris Conrad what 27+psi does to a TVS.. Along with potentially wasting your blower the excess heat is gonna kill your power output. Go with an 8lb 3.0 pulley and you'll see 22+psi as I do. ESPECIALLY with that JLT intake and Monster Throttle Body.

[@DebtLife_Projects]

@@KwikSC also gotta remember, chris was running a 10lb/2.6 combo on a Tyler adapter plate. The Tyler (tarlock) plates were known to flex, even on very lightly pullied setups. JC plate is much thicker and stronger. I know several close friends running 8lb/2.6 setups, and more pulley, with no issues. Heat will be combated with a progressive snow meth kit or a small wet shot. I'll be tuning and watching intake temps, so I'll be able to adjust as needed as far as that goes.

[@thastinger345]

@@KwikSC Do you just leave the 10 rib TVS pulley on and run the 8 rib OEM belt setup?

[@KwikSC]

@DebtLife_Projects the flex never happened to me. I ran a 6lb/3.0 for a few years on Tylers plate with zero issues despite me flogging the shit out of it on the dyno. The only time i had any failure of a midplate was when i tried to run 18psi on a stripper_steve plate using an m122 and the plate seperated itself from the welds at 6000rpms.. HOWEVER, swapping from a 6lb to an 8lb pulley also netted us no increase in power despite me running e85 and a killer chiller on the JPS/JCC plate. Good luck on the 8.0/2.6 bud. I truly hope it works out. If it does i may pulley up when i swap intakes. I suspect my intake may be an issue in keeping power down as im running a stock gt500 currently and these TVS's absolutely LOVE TO BE FED AIR.

[@3500camarz]

Are you going to weld a plate there? I feel that it looks unfinished if you leave it like that. I would have a fab shop weld in a plate there and for sure it will look factory from Ford.

[@DebtLife_Projects]

I'll figure something out, trust the process, whatever I come up with will look clean when I'm done for sure!

[@3500camarz]

@@DebtLife_Projects I meant Ford, but said GM but either way you get what I mean lol

[@Theupstateidiots]

I feel like if I were to cut my lower cowl panel like that I would have cut slits into it and then hammered it into shape. I know you said you aren't a welder but it would be cleaner than smashing it right into place. Neat swap so far. Can't wait to see this thing going.

[@kingkobra8774]

Your spark plug cups will have fresh drinking water now

[@DebtLife_Projects]

Not when I'm done with it. I have a solution to seal it off, trust the process

[@legitspecgarage7869]

Dude, heck yes! It's so massive compared to the stock supercharger, I can't wait to see what it can do

[@slowlightning_]

Do you have the link for the throttle body im going with a similar route, i just dont know which gt500 mechanical throttle body will work

[@msalin65]

Email light force performance they don't list it on their website. It's a custom order part they don't list for some reason.

[@slowlightning_]

@@msalin65 appreciate it

[@DebtLife_Projects]

Yup, email or call Lightning Force Performance. It's a custom part and they only do Limited production runs when there is enough interest. I was told the last batch was the last one ever, but call or email them and see what they say Ask for the 170mm gt500 monster throttle body with Ford Lightning linkage.

[@key0nkolors930]

How much horse power are you hoping to gain with this switch?

[@DebtLife_Projects]

Should be around 650hp/700tq to the wheels on 93 and 700hp/800tq on race gas! I made 501/569 with the stock blower, so quite a big jump lol

[@elver_galargga]

@@DebtLife_Projects what’s done to it before this swap?

[@DebtLife_Projects]

@@elver_galargga built longblock, stock blower spun to 23k rpm (10lb lower/2.7 upper) and tons of supporting mods. In the latest dyno video on my channel, I go over every mod in detail.

[@chadouellette790]

Cutting your lightning up made me sick