New Here 1999 Ford Lightning

[jeffv333]

Hey guys, im new here, I just bought a 1999 Ford Lightning with 158,000 miles for 6,500 bucks

Thought I could get some tips? It came with a diablosport tuner, and other than that I don't know any mods it has, It does have an Eaton on it, and ill check the tranny later. But any tips guys? Anything I should know? its fine as it is right now, its fast! so all im trying to get is the best mpg since its my daily driver. now I Know they use a lot of gas, you don't have to tell me, but that wont stop me from getting the best MPG possible for the truck. sheesh lol thank you!

 

[99cobradave]

"...trying to get the best mpg.....?" Forget about it. These trucks love the dino juice. I can't get better than 15 HWY no matter how much I granny drive. Who cares about mgh, just make it faster and stop better. Drive it and enjoy it, man!

That said, I love my L.

Welcome!

 

[jeffv333]

Alright I guess, I am enjoying it, I stepped on it and it's not very fast, not as fast as my 1998 ford mustang gt! It feels kinda slow. So any tips? Anything I need to look out for? Other than general maintenance.

 

[4a7191a]

New plugs , NGK tr6 .
Fuel filter needs to be changed most likely.
Honestly I'd search for a used cold air. They can be had cheap.
Used cat back as well

 

[jeffv333]

Alright thanks man, umm what brand fuel filter? puralator? Im gonna hold off on the CIA, and its got flowmasters, so that's done already. it aint a catback though. And cool, ill look into those plugs whenever I do the tune up with the oil.

 

[f150freak]

With that many miles I'd recommend you do a full tune up and all maintenance items like cleaning the intercooler.

Once that's all done then take it for a drive and see how it compares to your 98 stang.