My BUILT SVT Lightning Is BACK and Better Than Ever! (Burnouts For Days)

[@Tanner_Teves]

This is probably the only channel that I will willingly watch a 55min long video. No BS, no Jargon, just straight wrenching on shit. Love your content man keep it up 🤙🏼

[@christopherbali-pw4yt]

You clearly care about what you do.Nice work! Thanks.

[@BradleyGregory25]

“This thing is longer than the stories my wife tells me about her co-workers” I felt that…. Keep it up man! Love this channel!

[@PhilLakinSr]

love this comment---

[@Cristiann03]

Relatable af 😂😂😂😂

[@sirokoolss]

Chris doing the “Hawk Tauh” made me spit my drink 🤣🤣🤣

[@onequick5o]

Your videos are bitter sweet. Sweet that it’s finally arrived, bitter that it ended and we have to wait again lol.

[@trav.builds]

Congrats on the Holley partnership! Well deserved Chris!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Much appreciated!

[@AaronP220]

Hands down my favorite channel on KZbin.

[@christian6381]

He shocks me every time the quality of the videos for a "smaller" channel.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Appreciate you watching and commenting my man 🤝

[@thefactor6909]

X2 💯

[@legendsofcaraudiobradnewso8424]

I’m going to give you some GREAT advice. Replace that seal on the cowl that seals the hood to the cowl. My 2004 expedition would not stop eating the back passenger coil and kept getting water in the spark plug hole. Had the wife run water down the windshield multiple times, then I noticed that seal was in an oval shape and not round. Got a roll from Amazon and boom, the coil issue has not happened since. Just some advice to prevent future issues. Amazon part # ‎C002-16F

[@ChrisSullivan69]

good tip!

[@ericlewis4369]

My mustang does same thing g because of cowl hood.

[@HPTBANDIT]

I got a soft spot for Ford Lightnings. I use to have a 1999 model for 10+ years. It use to be my daily driver until gas prices went thru the roof. Since I didn’t drive it much, I Iet my 80 year old mom start driving it. She loved it. She drove it until she was 86. She had a stroke that year and couldn’t drive anymore. She never hit a car or curbed a wheel.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

That's awesome. Love stories like that!

[@josuesolis9853]

Moments like “Hawk tuah” and “asuh dude” let’s me know Chris is a man of culture 🤵🏻‍♂️

[@ChrisSullivan69]

@@josuesolis9853 🤌

[@1Pueblito]

The Lightning has been my dream trunk since 1999.

[@thastinger345]

wait until you have to change the plugs with that blower and fuel system on there

[@travisfarr21]

The only video notification I’ll watch as it pops up. Can’t wait to see how it’s coming along!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrCecilbag]

Just got home from work. Drove my Mercury Capri and did a few smoke shows on the way home. Get home to this juicy reward. Thank you Chris. You know how to get us into the 4th in style. Best channel out there. Keep it going my man

[@lorenstevens8693]

Well Pilgrim, one of the reasons you are so well regarded, is that you are dedicated to being an Apostle of the "7-P's"....as you advance your projects. salute.

[@leonardodiaz-lua5668]

Finally something good to watch SVT lightning ⚡️

[@ChrisSullivan69]

🤙🤙

[@iNeverHadMercy]

Motivation to the 1000th Degree! Damn you bring it with your automotive uploads and help ppl in staying focused on the details 🍻

[@AaronP220]

A little food for thought. I have a 2015 Jaguar XJR with 5.0L engine with an Eaton supercharger. 550hp. Wanting that awesome blower noise that the factory sealed system completely killed, I replaced the factory system with a Mina Gallery “””cold air intake””” (use that term for what you will). It was essentially two plates with rubber sealing against the hood and no-name cone filters. Though I modified the plates to utilize the factory ram air tubes from the front of the radiator, the car felt way down on power, despite how epic it sounded. Plugged in my scanner and saw my intake temps were up about 50-60° compared to when I tested it with the factory system. Feeling confident that the higher temps were killing power, I went to a friend’s to use his dyno. Ran the “cold air system” and then the factory system back to back. The “cold air intake” - which I struggle to even call it that at this point - sucked out 38 wheel horse power from the system. An amount my butt dyno was actually feeling. With the hood open sucking ambient shop air - which was about 90° - it killed 26 wheel horsepower. So, the factory intake is back on the car and the lovely supercharger noise is now quiet again. I wouldn’t be surprised if your cone filter just sitting in the engine bay breathing hot air (even with what looks like a cold feed tube beneath it) is killing HP and torque.

[@TheWolfMatt]

I was finally able to get through this video to be able to enjoy all the fun with the Lightning. That truck is the pinnacle of what a "Fun Truck" should be.

[@steelwheels327]

Chris , you have the Midas touch with vehicles . You always take misfits and turn them into superstars . I really admire your skills and attention to details .

[@ChrisSullivan69]

I appreciate you watching! Thanks for the kind words

[@yoganlates7775]

@38:55 had me rolling. Haven’t heard that in a while

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Asuh!

[@17blaqsho52]

Hell yeah. I’m a 3rd time around Lightning owner, my second ‘94, first white, current Black, and a previous Silver ‘00, still have visitation rights. I love watching content like this. Look forward to more with your truck. 🤙🤙⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Badass!

[@psingone]

Respect, so great to so an SVT project on YT get resolved and up and running. Great you picked up a gem of build with that blower and those heads.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

🤝

[@brentyancich]

Happy fourth of July. Awesome to see Holley/ AEM on board

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Same to you!

[@beaugator]

Dynojet, in the race bikes I ran for years, does a great job if they are tuned properly. They are a piggyback tuner for an otherwise "locked" factory ECU. They usually come with a "canned" tune for the application they are purchased for which, can then be fine tuned with the free software either at a Dynojet tuning center or at home if your fairly astute. I've used them for about 25 years on my bikes. I have one now on my old '01 Ducati 750SSie. I especially like the "accelerator pump" function!

[@Dad-jk2wd]

Happy 4th!!! Burnouts and beers!!!! Thanks

[@mmartimbianco1]

Great video Chris! I love this truck! I can't wait to know more about the E63. Cheers!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

🤝

[@NeverEndn1]

cant wait to see this thing come back to life! i appreciate watching this cause i own an 04 black lightning. I say ditch that ugly roll pan but just my .02 cents either way love the content. Keep it coming.

[@SneakerheadJay]

“Hawk Tuah” pure comedy 😂👍🏽

[@bradwhite4827]

Dude your wife tells you stories about her co workers? Huh, thought it was just me lol.😂😉

[@Richardjou]

The coil problem on those engines is usually caused by water getting in the plug holes by the thermostat plenum leaking on either side of the engine. It shorts the coils out until the holes dry up and then does it again once it gets warm and the orings in the thermostat plenum leaks again. The heads also have problems with the threads for the spark plug hole. A good mod for those trucks is to replace the heads and intake to the Trick Flo heads and intake. It solves the head and thermostat problems. I’ve blown plugs out of holes by lack of thread in the heads.

[@Lethal_Venom]

That's awesome that just a few tune up things got it running so well now

[@zR1SKYz]

One trick with laying up fiberglass is to put it in a ziplock bag, pour in the resin, and impregnate it in the bag by rolling something over the bag/glass/resin. You can do this with multiple plies and then just lay them on your repair. It also helps if you need 90° cross sections between plies. Just a tip. Good job.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Good tip!

[@stevenhanna242]

Good 2 to 3 hours changing plugs and coils in my 02 Lightning

[@petetofani4896]

That supercharger is crying out to be polished.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Agreed!

[@carlosortegon1239]

Just motivated me to do some fixes to mine. Had same surging and bucking, but mine was because I forgot to plug in injector #4, 4 months after the fact.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

@carlosortegon1239 oof. 7 cylinder lightning lol

[@paulhudgins5120]

Sweeeet, kick@ss video, awesome promo on that smoke machine, a must to get one. Those spark plug changes are not the easiest on the F150 2V motors for these body style, for the passenger side. What a great buy on this truck, when I was looking, those trucks were going for close to 30K for one with 120k miles or more. Awesome that you got her running very stout. Very awesome truck, great video well into 3 beers during the video.

[@2003cobramustang]

Love your videos Chris and glad to see the lightning back! She’s a beast and beautiful truck! I know this lighting will look new when your done Chris! And great deal on this truck!

[@Json.-]

I get my coil packs at rock auto as well and it arrived in ford packaging 👍🏼 my wideband shows about 11 when I hit hard throttle

[@hbgriss]

Just picked up a 2010 corvette. Lighting is next 👍🏻

[@bigdaddy5212]

Pretty sure that dangling sensor went on the factory fuel rail which is why it was left disconnected.The intake repair looks good but without the airbox the ram air hose is now useless and the tube just hangs in the air without any support.IMO definitely put the air box back in

[@georgeneil1148]

Hunted a periodic miss in my early 2000 truck for several months. It ended up being broken wire in wiring harness. I was at a mechanic shop when a gentleman walked up and shook the wiring harness to #3 cylinder and it started missing. Apparently a common problem. It was sending a #3 cyljnder misfire code.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Interesting!

[@TheRealPetoria]

Another great video Chris. Love the content man, keep it coming. I’m glad you’re not exclusively a one brand guy but I enjoy that it’s mainly American 🇺🇸

[@ChrisSullivan69]

🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jesusjaime5791]

Yes.. map sensor just hangs in there cause egr delete has been done.. im currently figuring out a boost leak (3psi) on my whipple Lightning, thinking it's coming from the bypass actuator orings

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Thanks for the comment!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Thanks for the comment!

[@miker4617]

I am a big fan of the lightnings both gens. I have always wanted one. Sick truck 🏁

[@Nixtide]

Looking forward to seeing this beauty getting the full CS treatment. Can't wait!!

[@drifter2090]

Great video Chris! Do you have a link to the fender protection wrap?

[@ChrisSullivan69]

It's just surface protector from lowes

[@mike1221]

Not sure if they have it locally to you, but i think you would really be happy with a dry ice cleaning if your engine bays and under carriages.

[@erikowen4956]

Probably my favorite channel on KZbin excited to see how the truck turns out

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Thanks for watching!

[@terrykaz5095]

Chris, you and your family also have a Great 4th.

[@michaellavelle793]

Congrats chris you're doing the thang ! Greag videos, super informative and super engaging. This is types of videos true enthusiasts like watching. Excited to see what else you do with the lightning !

[@ChrisSullivan69]

🤙🤙

[@brian2359]

I see a new exhaust coming! No way Chris will leave that bent tip!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

@@brian2359 👀👀

[@abevans65]

Hey Chris, would be really cool to see you do a full mod of a classic Mustang. Love to your content...good to see a guy really work on his cars.

[@martinmartinez8161]

Power steering pump is starting to become the star of the show.

[@leolldankology]

Engine bay would look awesome with just a quick detail. Sweet truck.

[@leolldankology]

I should have watched the video before commenting.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

@leolldankology lol all good man! Long way to go still!

[@FanOfLiberty1776]

Awesome content! I thought for sure that that storm rollin’ in was going to produce some lightening for your video LOL. looking forward to seeing what else you do to this beautiful beast.

[@cashtrill_worldwide]

Hell yea I do miss that Mercedes hope you fix it... That a sexy ride... 5:28

[@bobw8290]

Awesome video as always Chris! I'm not a Ford fan but always watch your videos the day they are released. You simply have the best content on YT and I really like how you troubleshoot and improve every vehicle you work on. My only complaint is you don't release enough videos:) Awesome content and keep up the great work! Already looking forward to the next video.....which hopefully is on a GM product😁

[@cristianduran54]

Worth checking the intercooler pump they tend to fail at that milage

[@sethkrenzelak6770]

After a long days work nothing like a cold snack with my favorite yt channel, thank you Chris!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

🍻

[@jessemarinjr6374]

GREAT JOB CHRIS !! TROUBLESHOOTING IS NO ISSUE FOR YOU !! KEEP THEM VIDEOS COMING ON ALL YOUR BAD ASS CARS & TRUCKS !! JESSE VIA LAS VEGAS

[@Pvtjoker122]

Awesome video man. That Lightning looks like so much fun to drive.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

It is!

[@alessandrofbozzo9828]

You and Alex from ligit street cars would be great together as you guys have the same svt trucks. Keep up the good work. 👍🏼👍🏼🤜🏻🤛🏼

[@ChrisSullivan69]

That would be cool!

[@HunterForPrez]

Yep, Chris still has the best automotive channel on youtube. Have a good 4th Chris!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Thanks, you too!

[@seandebottis3276]

Another banger Chris! Hawk Tua was priceless. I hope she’s getting rich on selling t-shirts right now. Stay Tuned is growing fast and very cool that you know “Barb”. I can see your channel growing very quickly with all of these projects to make content on. It’s a ton of time to place cameras and film, edit, etc…kudos for putting in the hard work with the rest of life not slowing down. Really great garage line up. I see the cobra stang being sold cause the lightning truck seems like a better piece to keep. Enjoy the 4th everyone!!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Appreciate the comment man. Thanks for watching. Here's to 100k subs and beyond 🤝

[@autobot8095]

My best vids when it comes to SVT’s enjoy them bro ✊🏻

[@jeffb2456]

Another great video Chris. I really enjoy watching the projects you do. Thanks

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Glad you like them!

[@billyboy_1]

I’m hoping very much that I had some influence in you buying this.🤙🏼😂

[@thastinger345]

Denso makes the Motorcraft branded coils.

[@Charlesthedong]

AMERICA 🇺🇸

[@ChrisSullivan69]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Climb385]

Glad it’s getting a refresh, but if she was built that long ago it’s time to get it a retune!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Agreed!

[@joeethereal2968]

Hitachi is the OEM for GM's LS/LT ignition coils.

[@kylebell2365]

Great video Chris! It’s nice to see your channel grow…well deserved!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Thanks so much!

[@Taino5.0]

I paid over $300 for oem Mustang coils. Which I probably didn’t need because I just needed a crank relearn

[@Keasbeysknight]

I wonder if you put that 5" coupler in some boiling water if you could stretch fit it.

[@thastinger345]

I just pull the blower to change plugs, otherwise it is impossible to get a torque wrench in there to properly torque the plugs. JLP heads will have all of the the spark plug threads replaced with the inserts. I'm not saying those are better, just saying that the tq spec is important.

[@HeinzSmith-zx5ku]

Chris after all the work bring it to New England Dragway! Wicked awesome videos! Happy Forth! Be safe

[@thestig007]

This is the only real Ford Lighting! The new one will never be this cool.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

No chance

[@Mike-q8n6b]

Nice work you deserve a Miller Lite now.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

🍻

[@idontlikecops1]

Dude you genuinely deserve WAY more subs. Awesome stuff

[@ChrisSullivan69]

I appreciate that!

[@rangelminaya]

Always waiting on the videos.

[@TheArcher1801]

Garage Beers >>>

[@robloose3360]

Frps is that connector dangling not needed unless your data logging the return fuel system got rid of it you can install it in the rail or line

[@stellanti]

haha! The good ol’ hawk tuah. Nicely done

[@bolisticbee]

I have to get myself a white board too!! Awesome vid as usual Chris! 😅

[@C5Zach]

The ol’ hawk tuah spit shine 💀 best way to wash it!

[@ryanscott9625]

Im tellin ya, get an aftermarket vavle body for the trans, these things love them, youll love it

[@craigcaruso2078]

Where did you learn all your mechanic work do you know how to work on all these vehicles I like watching your channel you do such a great job 👍

[@VMTyler]

Chris buddy I love the channel. But boy do I have QUESTIONS lol can we get a Q&A soon? lol

[@ashmeirtyson]

Chris Sullivan on a chill Wednesday afternoon

[@ChadFilesIsSwagg]

has it really been 3 months? Love to see lightning content! keep up the good videos.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Hard to believe huh

[@lssimsay8656]

Hey Chris thanks for posting the link for the foam cannon. Can you post a link on the power washer as well? Looks like a Greenworks or Ryobi? Looking for same kind of unit, electric and running well water here too. Mostly for C5Z06 and some house siding. Any pointers for Dot Matrix tinting? Anyone? Central NJ here.

[@johnnywood8082]

You gotta pull out the C6!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

I know. I feel so bad

[@thomasl6405]

Lets fricken go! Nice long video!!! Great Channel my man!

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Appreciate it!

[@405SVT]

That barometric sensor just stays open like that it freaked me out as well when doing mine lol

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Lol glad it wasn't just me!

[@mikenelson9245]

Happy 4th man!! Did you ever figure out the issue with the Benz?

[@birddog0347]

Love the videos man, we getting an update on the Cobra soon?

[@hbgriss]

Excellent truck. Awesome

[@curtisking2962]

Great video Chris. Congratulations on the new sponsorship.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

@@curtisking2962 thanks for watching!

[@lowhpgt500]

Killer content, as usual! Curious what your dream car is? You have excellent taste in vehicles.

[@89chevyboii19]

Yooo Chris love the content usually don’t care for fords gm guy but the lighting and the cobra have grown on me

[@ChrisSullivan69]

Awesome!

[@exoticartel6021]

I was totally expecting to see a single blade throttle body on that truck. Especially with all that it has done to it already.

[@ChrisSullivan69]

@exoticartel6021 same lol. Probably why I said it and had to look twice

[@exoticartel6021]

@@ChrisSullivan69 I didn’t even hear u say that. My bad. Lol. Guess I need to pay more attention.

[@exoticartel6021]

…I ran an Accufab on my 00 lightning. That was prolly 06ish. I’m sure there are better more up to date manufacturers now. Was that a JLP twin blade?