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Posted by MODMOTORZ (Member # 5954) on :

Do you think I should modify my harley truck? I know they are dialed in pretty tight and mods can throw the computer off easily with this truck.... But if I had it tuned properly, should I have fun with this one? Its already got some good torque, and is really nice in general....

Posted by 89 FAKE SNAKE (Member # 4531) on :

id say jus intake and full exhaust..maybe a pully..s/c 1 rite?

Posted by JoeT (Member # 298) on :

is this a trick question?

Posted by sharkattack (Member # 645) on :

It's a nice truck. What do you want to do with it?

Posted by Avengeance (Member # 5163) on :

I would... a factory blown engine is just too damn tempting not to, ya know?

Id do the basics... intake, headers, exhaust, pulley, and tune. [Cool]

Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :

The question is why not? [Confused]

Posted by MODMOTORZ (Member # 5954) on :

Of course its the supercharged one, lol. It also has the optional 3.73's in the rear for good torque multiplication. I feel the factory blower is too restricting at just 7 lbs. of boost. It hauls ass already, but I think my harley truck should be a little faster. I will at least pulley it after my warranty is up, if not swap to a whipple charger. That is unless Procharger makes a custom centrifugal kit (anyone know?). That would be sweet. The exhaust is first on the list for me to bolt up, but costs a pretty penny for this truck. I'm going with the kit that has the pipes coming out both sides (instead of just the passenger side). I have to be careful because of the factory tune because any mods can throw it off, and run like shit. Who tunes these trucks around here?

Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :

NO, LEAVE IT STOCK (:

Posted by MODMOTORZ (Member # 5954) on :

Well, I'm at least doing the exhaust before my warranty is up. That won't void it, I already checked. Exhaust I can always swap back to stock if I decide not to modify or re-sell. Maybe I should just stick to modifying my mustangs.

Posted by MODMOTORZ (Member # 5954) on :

[ January 18, 2006, 05:43 PM: Message edited by: MODMOTORZ ]

Posted by 93redcobra (Member # 1344) on :

what kind of exhuast are you going with?

Posted by MODMOTORZ (Member # 5954) on :

i think it was borla that made that exhaust. My truck already claims to have a high performance muffler and tips (window sticker), but that's a joke. i don't know if im going with that kit in particular, i want to save a little and research my options.

Posted by 93redcobra (Member # 1344) on :

i used to own a gen 2 lightning, and it had full bassani exhuast. I love the sound of bassani [patriot]

borla sounds good too [patriot]

Posted by MODMOTORZ (Member # 5954) on :

im sure there is a website that has sound clips of each system setup on the truck. i know they have one dedicated to mustangs (read about it in MM&FF a while back). Really cool idea.

Posted by svt306snake (Member # 1967) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
NO, LEAVE IT STOCK (:

i agree mine is at my moms house untouched all i did was add flow masters i dont drive it much at all the only one here that would have seen it was johnbeeeeeeeeezzzzzzzziiiiiwwwwwwweeeezzzzzziiiiieeeeeeeeee just leave it alone and drive it i just went over 9000 miles

Posted by svt306snake (Member # 1967) on :

oh yeah mine is a 2000 the first year with 9000 miles i'm gonna get paid one day watch

Posted by 9Venom9 (Member # 2805) on :

Did someone say Harley Truck? I miss mine!

Little picture whoring [Big Grin]

Do yourself a favor and check out this site www.NHTOC.Com "National Harley truck owners club"

[ January 19, 2006, 01:42 AM: Message edited by: 9Venom9 ]

Posted by MODMOTORZ (Member # 5954) on :

where can i get dress up stuff like that. those pictures are sweet! im liking the rims too!

Posted by RiddlerGT (Member # 113) on :

All the guys that have switched to a custom procharger or vortech kit end up making less hp and way less torque with comparable boost to a KB..Good luck trying to get a whipple

Posted by MODMOTORZ (Member # 5954) on :

i should probably just finish the mustang first.... then maybe mod the truck. The mustang is a given.

Posted by PWR HNGRY 302 (Member # 6000) on :

quote:
Originally posted by MODMOTORZ:
i should probably just finish the mustang first.... then maybe mod the truck. The mustang is a given.

Do the mustang first at the same time throw some exhuast on the truck [Big Grin]

Posted by lightning89mg (Member # 2673) on :

Yeah, I would miss my truck too if I didnt pay for anything on it, it must be nice to get sponsored... j/k, I love you craig, and that was a sweet truck, especially when it beat me every year at the cafords shows!! Too sexy....
Marc G

Posted by airtroop01 (Member # 1132) on :

quote:
Originally posted by MODMOTORZ:
Do you think I should modify my harley truck? I know they are dialed in pretty tight and mods can throw the computer off easily with this truck.... But if I had it tuned properly, should I have fun with this one? Its already got some good torque, and is really nice in general....

There's no reason you shouldn't modify it.
I'd start off with a 6lb lower, a SCT or Diablo Tuner, and a good catback kit.

With that said, my HD just laid down 668 rwhp at Mustang Ranch in Santa Clara.

Posted by 9Venom9 (Member # 2805) on :

Yea with a Turbo, you wont see that with a 6 pound lower pully.

If you want to mod your truck do a CAI, throttle body, 6 pound lower pulley and get it tuned. Don't forget lowering springs. Alot of the stuff under my hood was custom but if you go to the site I provided there is a company called chickners, he has alot of dress up goodies for the HD. If you post on there just ask where everyone got there bling.

Posted by airtroop01 (Member # 1132) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 9Venom9:
Yea with a Turbo, you wont see that with a 6 pound lower pully.

Yep, didn't mean to imply that a 6lb lower pulley, tuner, and airbox would give that power. There's about 30-40 rwhp with that combo mentioned.

[ January 20, 2006, 12:26 AM: Message edited by: airtroop01 ]

Posted by MODMOTORZ (Member # 5954) on :

cool. well i got the lowering already covered (the kit was already installed when i bought it).

Posted by 9Venom9 (Member # 2805) on :

But still 668 RWHP in a supercrew [Eek!]

Thats one mean bitch.... [Big Grin]

Posted by MODMOTORZ (Member # 5954) on :

that is pretty awesome, what did it do in the 1/4 anyway? what mag was it featured in?

Posted by RiddlerGT (Member # 113) on :

The 6lb lower is playing on borrowed time in my opinion..

Posted by 9Venom9 (Member # 2805) on :

quote:
Originally posted by MODMOTORZ:
that is pretty awesome, what did it do in the 1/4 anyway? what mag was it featured in?

It was in Trucks magazine. I never raced it on the track
[Big Grin]

Posted by SilverScab (Member # 6092) on :

just like anything else, Jeff S can tune it

Posted by MODMOTORZ (Member # 5954) on :

hmmmm... harley truck.... turbo or turbos..... that might be interesting. i should call up PSP and find out what they can do for me. They specialize in lightnings and harleys. [Big Grin]

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