SOLD
Well the time has come to move on. Up for sale is my custom built, turbo ’04 Lightning. I hate selling my pride and joy but I think it’s time. The truck is Dark Shadow Gray and only has 39k miles. I am the original owner and bought it new on 6/7/04. It has always been garaged, never smoked in, never wrecked, and is in excellent condition inside and out. There are plenty of people that can vouch for how well I take care of it. The mod list is extensive and I’ve only used the best parts available. No expense was spared during the build up of this truck, all done by PSI Motorsports in Webster, TX. PSI is one of the best Lightning shops in the country, and also one of the best tuners. On the pump gas street tune, 15# of boost, it made 718/711. On the C16 race tune, 26# of boost, it made 993/1012, making it one of the most powerful Lightnings in the country. It has run a best of 10.68@137 on only 20# of boost on a very soft launch. That’s 9 second mph and was hardly being pushed at all. The large fuel system will make it easy to tune and run on E85 with no modifications if desired. When the gas pedal isn’t on the floor it is very docile and drives like a stock truck. The drivability of this truck is amazing! It still has a/c, abs, and all the creature comforts that make it a true street truck, and everything works. The engine has about 7-8k miles on it, and the transmission, turbo, and related build parts have only about 2k miles on them.
The details:
Engine
• Complete JDM built long block
• New forged steel crank
• Manley forged rods
• Manley forged pistons
• ARP head and main studs
• Stage II CNC ported heads
• Stage II cams
• All new bearings, rings, valves, seals, retainers, followers, keepers, lifters, timing chains, timing chain gears, guides, oil tensioners, guide pins, freeze plugs, and main seal
• High volume oil pump
• Canton catch can
Transmission
• BTS built 4R100 transmission
• Custom built 3500 stall PI torque converter
• Super Duty transmission cooler
Turbo System
• Precision GT47-88 turbo, .96 A/R, ported shroud
• Tial 60mm wastegate
• Procharger race bypass valve
Piping/exhaust
• PSI hand built 1.75” stainless turbo headers
• PSI hand built 3” stainless crossover piping
• PSI hand built 4” stainless downpipe, wrapped
• 4” Magnaflow muffler
• 5” inlet piping
• Stock MAF
• Accufab 90mm throttle body
• Black T6 turbo blanket
Intercooler system
• Precision 054-1500 Gen II 1500hp water-air intercooler, modified to be the intake
• Custom built intercooler reservoir
• Fluidyne dual pass heat exchanger
• Meziere 55gpm intercooler pump
• Pushlok lines and fittings
• Custom twin electric pusher fans
Electronics
• NLR AMS-1000 electronic boost controller
• Manual 3rd fuel pump override switch
• SCT Xcal 3
• Custom tuned on the stock computer by PSI
Fuel system
• Fore Precision Works billet triple pump fuel hat
• 3 Walbro fuel pumps
• -10an feed, -6an return Fragola lines and fittings
• Metco billet fuel rails
• Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator (w/fitting for pumping out fuel at the track)
• AEM injector driver
• Racetronix 120# injectors
Suspension/brakes
• Hotchkis front drop coils
• Hotchkis rear drop leaf springs
• QA1 front and Strange rear shocks, both 10 way adjustable
• Metco lower traction bars
• Ruslow battery relocation carriage under the bed
• CE driveshaft loop
• Rotorpros dimpled and slotted rotors
• Stock calipers shaved to fit 15” wheels if desired, painted red
• Hawk pads
Wheels/tires
• 17x7, 17x11 True Forged Victory’s
• Satin black powder coated centers, polished lip
• BFG 235/65-17 front, M&H 390/40-17 drag radials rear
Interior
• Corbeau LG1 black microsuede racing seats
• Expedition center console with custom lid
• Black carpet
• Chickenears custom floormats
• Black HD scuff plates
• Custom upper/lower doorsills
• Aluminum pedals
• Triple pillar pod
• Autometer Phantom boost and fuel pressure gauges
• Dynojet Wideband Commander
Exterior
• Carriage Works black powder coated upper and lower grilles
• Street Scenes mirrors
• Polished emblems
• Gel coated “Fast” emblems
• Extang Saber soft tonneau cover
• Bedrug
• Billet fuel door
• Shorty billet antenna
• Black painted taillights
• Clear corner lights with Stealth bulbs
• Sylvania Silverstar head and foglight bulbs
• 20% tint on side windows, 5% on back
• Build number on bumper
• Turbo, piping, intercooler/intake, fuel rails, and reservoir are all polished
Pics (taken 5/20)
I’m sure I’m missing some things, but that’s the gist of it. The turbo build was recently completed (6/09) and the transmission, converter, seats, console, carpet, and several other parts were brand new and installed then. Many many hours of planning, fabricating, and tuning went into this truck by the guys at PSI Motorsports. This is truly a one of a kind, custom truck, and you won’t find another one quite like it. I also have the original window sticker, SVT certificate, SVT manual, build sheet, ’04 Lightning dealer literature, and other Lightning stuff to go with it. It starts on the first crank, idles perfectly, and drives perfectly with no check engine lights and no disappointments!
A stock truck with my mileage and condition books for between $19,000-$22,000. I have well over $40,000 in mods alone. I’m asking for $35,000 OBO. Thanks for looking.
Well the time has come to move on. Up for sale is my custom built, turbo ’04 Lightning. I hate selling my pride and joy but I think it’s time. The truck is Dark Shadow Gray and only has 39k miles. I am the original owner and bought it new on 6/7/04. It has always been garaged, never smoked in, never wrecked, and is in excellent condition inside and out. There are plenty of people that can vouch for how well I take care of it. The mod list is extensive and I’ve only used the best parts available. No expense was spared during the build up of this truck, all done by PSI Motorsports in Webster, TX. PSI is one of the best Lightning shops in the country, and also one of the best tuners. On the pump gas street tune, 15# of boost, it made 718/711. On the C16 race tune, 26# of boost, it made 993/1012, making it one of the most powerful Lightnings in the country. It has run a best of 10.68@137 on only 20# of boost on a very soft launch. That’s 9 second mph and was hardly being pushed at all. The large fuel system will make it easy to tune and run on E85 with no modifications if desired. When the gas pedal isn’t on the floor it is very docile and drives like a stock truck. The drivability of this truck is amazing! It still has a/c, abs, and all the creature comforts that make it a true street truck, and everything works. The engine has about 7-8k miles on it, and the transmission, turbo, and related build parts have only about 2k miles on them.
The details:
Engine
• Complete JDM built long block
• New forged steel crank
• Manley forged rods
• Manley forged pistons
• ARP head and main studs
• Stage II CNC ported heads
• Stage II cams
• All new bearings, rings, valves, seals, retainers, followers, keepers, lifters, timing chains, timing chain gears, guides, oil tensioners, guide pins, freeze plugs, and main seal
• High volume oil pump
• Canton catch can
Transmission
• BTS built 4R100 transmission
• Custom built 3500 stall PI torque converter
• Super Duty transmission cooler
Turbo System
• Precision GT47-88 turbo, .96 A/R, ported shroud
• Tial 60mm wastegate
• Procharger race bypass valve
Piping/exhaust
• PSI hand built 1.75” stainless turbo headers
• PSI hand built 3” stainless crossover piping
• PSI hand built 4” stainless downpipe, wrapped
• 4” Magnaflow muffler
• 5” inlet piping
• Stock MAF
• Accufab 90mm throttle body
• Black T6 turbo blanket
Intercooler system
• Precision 054-1500 Gen II 1500hp water-air intercooler, modified to be the intake
• Custom built intercooler reservoir
• Fluidyne dual pass heat exchanger
• Meziere 55gpm intercooler pump
• Pushlok lines and fittings
• Custom twin electric pusher fans
Electronics
• NLR AMS-1000 electronic boost controller
• Manual 3rd fuel pump override switch
• SCT Xcal 3
• Custom tuned on the stock computer by PSI
Fuel system
• Fore Precision Works billet triple pump fuel hat
• 3 Walbro fuel pumps
• -10an feed, -6an return Fragola lines and fittings
• Metco billet fuel rails
• Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator (w/fitting for pumping out fuel at the track)
• AEM injector driver
• Racetronix 120# injectors
Suspension/brakes
• Hotchkis front drop coils
• Hotchkis rear drop leaf springs
• QA1 front and Strange rear shocks, both 10 way adjustable
• Metco lower traction bars
• Ruslow battery relocation carriage under the bed
• CE driveshaft loop
• Rotorpros dimpled and slotted rotors
• Stock calipers shaved to fit 15” wheels if desired, painted red
• Hawk pads
Wheels/tires
• 17x7, 17x11 True Forged Victory’s
• Satin black powder coated centers, polished lip
• BFG 235/65-17 front, M&H 390/40-17 drag radials rear
Interior
• Corbeau LG1 black microsuede racing seats
• Expedition center console with custom lid
• Black carpet
• Chickenears custom floormats
• Black HD scuff plates
• Custom upper/lower doorsills
• Aluminum pedals
• Triple pillar pod
• Autometer Phantom boost and fuel pressure gauges
• Dynojet Wideband Commander
Exterior
• Carriage Works black powder coated upper and lower grilles
• Street Scenes mirrors
• Polished emblems
• Gel coated “Fast” emblems
• Extang Saber soft tonneau cover
• Bedrug
• Billet fuel door
• Shorty billet antenna
• Black painted taillights
• Clear corner lights with Stealth bulbs
• Sylvania Silverstar head and foglight bulbs
• 20% tint on side windows, 5% on back
• Build number on bumper
• Turbo, piping, intercooler/intake, fuel rails, and reservoir are all polished
Pics (taken 5/20)
I’m sure I’m missing some things, but that’s the gist of it. The turbo build was recently completed (6/09) and the transmission, converter, seats, console, carpet, and several other parts were brand new and installed then. Many many hours of planning, fabricating, and tuning went into this truck by the guys at PSI Motorsports. This is truly a one of a kind, custom truck, and you won’t find another one quite like it. I also have the original window sticker, SVT certificate, SVT manual, build sheet, ’04 Lightning dealer literature, and other Lightning stuff to go with it. It starts on the first crank, idles perfectly, and drives perfectly with no check engine lights and no disappointments!
A stock truck with my mileage and condition books for between $19,000-$22,000. I have well over $40,000 in mods alone. I’m asking for $35,000 OBO. Thanks for looking.
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