403 LS2 FD - LS7 Build for 2020!

[MPbdy]

So the date code on those Yokohamas is from 2011.  Now it makes sense why I'm spinning 2nd at half throttle when PE kicks in haha.

Not gonna lie...I'm having some fun with it lol.

[paul_3rdgen]

That would explain it..... But with the power your making it's not like your ever going to get it to hook up completely, your always going to have forward moving type spin in the first 2 gears, maybe even alittle of third. 

Your right pads are great, they don't fade but initial bite is lacking, they are great for the street and easy to modulate but I think they won't be what I need on track. 

[MPbdy]

So I've been keeping tight lipped about this one for a while.

I started talking with Toby Broadfield back in January.  Me being the pain in the ass I am...ordered his most customized set of speedhut gauges yet   I spent a week just digging through gauge cluster pictures. 

I finally settled on going with a Mclaren F1 inspired gauge design.  I mean...Is there a more badass car from the 90's than that? 





Seems like Speedhut did a great job on the design, and Toby did a fantastic job with the install.  I can't wait to see these in person and get them in the car!

[largeorangefont]

That looks nice!

[shifts7]

this explains why your cluster hood was missing in your car lol

Probably forgot to even ask where it was due to being deliriously happy on a joy ride

[largeorangefont]

this explains why your cluster hood was missing in your car lol

Probably forgot to even ask where it was due to being deliriously happy on a joy ride

Oh you finally got a ride in one!

[shifts7]

Daniel was kind enough to let me ride in 2 of them was a good week lol

[halfspec]

Wow! Nice looking cluster Daniel

[Donthitme]

Wow! Nice looking cluster Daniel

Funny how you started a cult with the speedhuts.  Did you notice the Falcon F7 uses speedhuts too?


Daniel:
Love the gauges!

[MPbdy]

Thanks everyone   I'm really excited obviously.  For a couple months I haven't had a gauge hood in the car so my cluster has just been bouncing around.  I was surprised no one mentioned anything when I posted the drag race vid haha.

[largeorangefont]

Thanks everyone   I'm really excited obviously.  For a couple months I haven't had a gauge hood in the car so my cluster has just been bouncing around.  I was surprised no one mentioned anything when I posted the drag race vid haha.

We all just thought your car was an unfinished POS... I kid. 

On a semi related note, does the FD really have a 20 gallon fuel tank? I ask because of the labeling of your fuel gauge.

My Speedhut fuel gauge is not linear at all. The needle does not move off of full until I am at about half tank.

My CTS-V on the other hand has the most linear fuel gauge of any car I have ever driven.

[MPbdy]

Haha it always is.

I kind of hate linear fuel gauges.  The vette one moves as soon as you drive out of the gas station.  Very unnerving.  This was more of an aesthetic choice than expecting to know the actual gallon amount in the tank.

Yeah it does have a 20 gallon tank...it hurts lol.  Been good recently.  Without an odometer I can only guesstimate my fuel consumption.  Shooting fireballs I'd estimate around 12-15mpg.

[largeorangefont]

I kind of hate linear fuel gauges.  The vette one moves as soon as you drive out of the gas station.  Very unnerving.  This was more of an aesthetic choice than expecting to know the actual gallon amount in the tank.

Yeah it does have a 20 gallon tank...it hurts lol.  Been good recently.  Without an odometer I can only guesstimate my fuel consumption.  Shooting fireballs I'd estimate around 12-15mpg.

So what you are saying is you are getting better mileage than it did from the factory.. Your mileage will skyrocket with a set of 3.55 gears in that thing. I did not know they had such large fuel tanks.. nice.

Mark called me last week freaking out about how quickly the gas gauge in my old CTS-v was moving. The linear gauge coupled with the ridiculously small fuel tank make for some hair raising drives when you get on the gas.

[MPbdy]

Lol yeah probably.  I'm still having fun with my short gearing   I also think the FD diff has less parasitic loss than an 8.8 will.  It has to.  I don't mind bombing around at 2500 rpm on the freeway.  I only want 3.90's so I can go low 130's in the quarter if I go to bakersfield.

My tune is getting better and is helping a lot with fuel consumption.  It was dumping fuel every time I lifted off the gas.  I only ever averaged like 18-22 in my vette in real life.  I should be able to get the same in the FD I'd think.  Too bad I floor it everywhere.

[largeorangefont]

The stock diff probably does have less loss than the 8.8.. but it also might blow up eventually A good torsen style diff in that thing will make it a treat to drive.

I know you have the GTO t56... All the shifting might get old eventually with such a wide powerband.

The Mike's old FD has the Fbody box in it correct?