99 - 01 lightning differences

[In2deep]

Wanted to know what parts are different between the two trucks and if i can use any of the parts from the 01-04 trucks, like the maf, will it work? will i need to retune will i need the pigtail and what else where the differences..

[Silver_2000]

Maf is different

99 - 2000 had 80 mm and later was 90 if memory serves - the newer trucks had diff programming to accommodate the MAF

the gears changed in 2001 as well to 3.73 I think

headlights - tail lights - the layout of dash changed
rear springs changed in 2003 I think
The package bin behind the seat disappeared at some point
the remote unlock was changed with better antenna
the run style changed a few times

the size of the lugs was different as we discussed

I set up a web page about lightnings a long time ago - I think the FAQ covers this ... see my sig for link

[Silver_2000]

Also the fog lights and grills changed in 01 I think

[98Cobra]

Ooo, fun.

Dont forget that 99's had no temp/compass display up top. 99's also had small cubby to the lower right of the steering wheel that 2000 and up did not have. Good place for a wallet or iPod.

[ZeusSVT]

What's weird is my '04 had the cubby hole too, but I seen another '04 that didn't have it. Was this just something random that they threw in there when they had them available? :confused:

[98Cobra]

My '04 didnt have it. I have only seen it on 99's...weird...

[ZeusSVT]

Here it is in my '04.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/774369293_FcDAT-L.jpg

[In2deep]

Here it is in my '04.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/774369293_FcDAT-L.jpg

was a clean truck

[Mark #2]

Wanted to know what parts are different between the two trucks and if i can use any of the parts from the 01-04 trucks, like the maf, will it work? will i need to retune will i need the pigtail and what else where the differences..

IMO, the MAF will work with stock tuning and up to a 4 lb lower, A/F numbers safe on my 2000.
Has your 99 been re-flashed to 2000/CUX2, I know some that were by the dealers.

Intercooler been upgraded?
Lower intake changed, bolt pattern on the blower also changed.
Drive shaft went from Fe to Al.
Water pump changed.

[TXLIGHTNING]

was a clean truck I have the same thing in my 03.

[Moonshine]

3rd brake light also changed from an incandescent to an LED with twin bed lights.

[L8 APEX]

The 99's were a step child built on the XL base truck platform. 00-up they were built on XLT so they has compasss, painted mirrors caps etc. In 01 they got 90mm and new fogs, head, tails, grills, wheels,3:73's, revised IC etc... In 00 they got 14mm wheel studs over the 12m in 99.

[In2deep]

The 99's were a step child built on the XL base truck platform. 00-up they were built on XLT so they has compasss, painted mirrors caps etc. In 01 they got 90mm and new fogs, head, tails, grills, wheels,3:73's, revised IC etc... In 00 they got 14mm wheel studs over the 12m in 99.


Step child :(

[In2deep]

Well i did find out the truck did have the intercooler recall done..

[In2deep]

The 99's were a step child built on the XL base truck platform. 00-up they were built on XLT so they has compasss, painted mirrors caps etc. In 01 they got 90mm and new fogs, head, tails, grills, wheels,3:73's, revised IC etc... In 00 they got 14mm wheel studs over the 12m in 99.


Will the 90mm maf just bolt on terry, with no other mods?

[TXLIGHTNING]

Will the 90mm maf just bolt on terry, with no other mods? You just need a change in the tune.

[dboat]

Step child :(

It is a RED Lightning that you bought, isnt it? :evil

Dana

[Shiner1]

It is a RED Lightning that you bought, isnt it? :evil

Dana


Oh Snap!! A red headed step child!!:rll:

[dboat]

Oh Snap!! A red headed step child!!:rll:

:D:D Was wondering if anyone would catch that one.. :evil

Dana

[In2deep]

It is a RED Lightning that you bought, isnt it? :evil

Dana


Yeah, and my license plates end in 666..

[dboat]

Yeah, and my license plates end in 666..

:tex:tex

[Shiner1]

Yeah, and my license plates end in 666..

You need to sell that bish!! Or just change plates!!:rll:

[dboat]

You need to sell that bish!! Or just change plates!!:rll:

Or at least consult Terry for some advice on how to proceed.. :tu:

Dana

[TXLIGHTNING]

Or at least consult Terry for some advice on how to proceed.. :tu:

Dana That would be your best bet lol!

[Mark #2]

You just need a change in the tune.

Again, you don't need to change the tune. According to my data, not just opinion.

[In2deep]

Ok let's all get together on if I would have to tune.

[In2deep]

You need to sell that bish!! Or just change plates!!:rll:



I had a choice to change plates, I kept them since the truck was red and I named it lucifer..

[Mark #2]

Ok let's all get together on if I would have to tune.
I may be the only one that has data.;)

[TXLIGHTNING]

Again, you don't need to change the tune. According to my data, not just opinion. I thought he was upgrading to a 90mm MAF on a 99 L. My bad lol.

[TXLIGHTNING]

I thought he was upgrading to a 90mm MAF. My bad lol. Wait a sec. He is upgrading from a 80mm to a 90mm. That will require a change in the tune for the bigger MAF = more air flow....am I wrong? I know Terry had to change my tune when I upgraded to the SCT 90mm. This is a quote from Doug on the 1st post..."Maf is different 99 - 2000 had 80 mm and later was 90 if memory serves - the newer trucks had diff programming to accommodate the MAF"

[In2deep]

Wait a sec. He is upgrading from a 80mm to a 90mm. That will require a change in the tune for the bigger MAF = more air flow....am I wrong? I know Terry had to change my tune when I upgraded to the SCT 90mm. This is a quote from Doug on the 1st post..."Maf is different 99 - 2000 had 80 mm and later was 90 if memory serves - the newer trucks had diff programming to accommodate the MAF"



Yeah trying to change from 80mm to 90mm.. Trying lol

[Sixpipes]

I went from 80mm MAF to 90mm without a tune for a while. I did eventually get a tune, but The Kressler is right, for just street use, you won't need a change in the tune. But you also won't notice any change in performance (as measured by the ass-o-meter). :cool:

[99WhiteBeast]

I've got a Mafia extender to get a little more out of the 80mm so you don't peg MAF counts.

The key is getting it off the side of my air box- damn double sided tape wasn't cutting it so a little dab of Liquid Nails.......:nono:

[TXLIGHTNING]

But you also won't notice any change in performance (as measured by the ass-o-meter). :cool: They do work good for the (save ur ass o meter lol)