Broadfield Build... LS3 V8 Time and Aero

[vtund777]

^This is going to be nice! I'm glad the defi hud is staying!

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by vtund777

I'm glad the defi hud is staying!

Huh???

[vtund777]

Originally Posted by Broadfield

... So if anyone is interested in my entire Defi gauge setup, please let me know. I will be posting it up for sale once I confirm 100% that I'm getting rid of it...

Broadfield Custom Molded HUD Setup
-Defi VSD Concept HUD
...

NM. I misread the post. Ok I want the HUD unit...haha

[Quail]

Originally Posted by Broadfield

It looks as though I'm fairly set on doing a race display... most likely the Stack ST8100(M) piece.

My man.

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by Quail

My man.

Is that what you have Quail? If so, how do you like it?

[Quail]

No, but its what I'm saving for! I mentioned it in your other thread as I think I'll need your fab skills for a housing.

[Inland180]

Stupid Clean Work as always!! Cant wait to see the result!

[GSXRJJordan]

Originally Posted by Broadfield

It looks as though I'm fairly set on doing a race display... most likely the Stack ST8100(M) piece.

Since the LS3 actually has decent sensors and a CANbus to pass all the raw data around, you're much better off getting an AIMsports dash that plugs into the bus if you don't mind a digital tach. Literally a 4-wire install (+ign, ground, CANhi, CANlo), and you have everything you could ever need, plus data logging.

We just did this with Lukes (Blu808) LSx C6, and it's awesome. They even sell a formed wet carbon surround for mounting it. Hit up Luke about getting one, I'm not sure AIM has released the CANbus version officially yet.

[reflexdb]

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

Since the LS3 actually has decent sensors and a CANbus to pass all the raw data around, you're much better off getting an AIMsports dash that plugs into the bus if you don't mind a digital tach. Literally a 4-wire install (+ign, ground, CANhi, CANlo), and you have everything you could ever need, plus data logging.

We just did this with Lukes (Blu808) LSx C6, and it's awesome. They even sell a formed wet carbon surround for mounting it. Hit up Luke about getting one, I'm not sure AIM has released the CANbus version officially yet.

What he said. The Stack is perfect for something old school (carburetor, distributor, etc.). But with a modern ECU system, all the data that you'll want to display is on the CAN bus, so no need to add 2x the sensors.

AIM makes a non-data logging version for around $1100, which for that price it really can't be beat. If you want something with more upscale, take a look at the Cosworth Pi Omega D1 or the Motec SDL.

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

Since the LS3 actually has decent sensors and a CANbus to pass all the raw data around, you're much better off getting an AIMsports dash that plugs into the bus if you don't mind a digital tach. Literally a 4-wire install (+ign, ground, CANhi, CANlo), and you have everything you could ever need, plus data logging.

We just did this with Lukes (Blu808) LSx C6, and it's awesome. They even sell a formed wet carbon surround for mounting it. Hit up Luke about getting one, I'm not sure AIM has released the CANbus version officially yet.

Yeah, I was searching the other day for a system that would "interface" with the OEM sensors, but I didn't see anything on AIM's site for the GM applications. On top of that, I didn't know if the OEM sensors were up to par... but you answered that for me. So my only real problem is the fact that the AIM and the other ones that are basically identical aesthetically, the Dash 2 and the Racepak, are well.... ugly. They are also very busy on the display. This was the reason that I was leaning towards the Stack. Very simplistic, classy looking and so on. It's not like I need a lap timer. I'll just have to do some more research and make a decision that is right for me. The CAN hookup is just too damn easy to ignore though. We do about 500 remote starters every year and I use CAN on most of them.... makes integration and installation much better.

Originally Posted by reflexdb

If you want something with more upscale, take a look at the Cosworth Pi Omega D1 or the Motec SDL.

Thanks, I'll have to look into that.

[Broadfield]

Kyle came over real quick and helped me drop out the cross member and the rest of the front suspension:





This is what I'm left with after the tear down... thank God I decided to organize it all:

[Persona]

Dont drop that box!

[wacko2]

man ur s13 look nice once u drop in the ls3 in ur car

[PerilousActs]

I really wish I would have organized my bolts when I tore my s13 down. I have regretted it ever since I decided to go all out on the thing. (I originally tore into it for a basic sr swap...then well...i went overboard)

[Broadfield]

Ok, I'm really thinking about this AiM Sports MXL Strada as Jordan had mentioned. Since my only complaint is that it's ugly, but with so many upsides compared to the Stack, I'm thinking about going with the Strada and making it look better.



This will be retrofitted into my cluster as follows: My thought is first get rid of the lower section of the unit. There appears to be a perfect overhang there that I can hide the lower section below the bottom of the cluster surround. So I would simply mount the unit so that straight edge is touching the bottom of the cluster surround. The lower section would be "dropped" down out of sight. I would then relocate those buttons in that section to somewhere else. The RPM waring lights at the top are perfectly fine and obviously very useful. But the programmable alert lights on either side are just plain fugly. So I would at the very least disassemble the unit so I can repaint the housing and not have the text "AL 1 - AL 6" on there. Maybe even remove the indicators and fill them in smooth before I paint it. I could then always relocate the warning indicators to somewhere else or even use my own LED's in whatever color I choose.

[Conte6]

Looks great, really admire your attention to detail. All the best with your build!

[soreballz]

Toby, you're ducking crazy. And I say that in the most positive way possible.

[bc.]

you gonna keep the 'danger to manifold' alarm on there?

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by soreballz

Toby, you're ducking crazy. And I say that in the most positive way possible.

LOL, classic!

Originally Posted by bc.

you gonna keep the 'danger to manifold' alarm on there?

No, I shouldn't need it since I'll be running a Motec exhaust system.

[HouseElf]

make sure to use locktite when you put in your floor panels, wouldnt want those falling out while drag racing.

[CamryOnBronze]

Laps= Trips to Menard's and back for candy/jerky?

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by HouseElf

make sure to use locktite when you put in your floor panels, wouldnt want those falling out while drag racing.

Loctite is for those that like to cut corners. I'll be using reverse thread wing nuts on the floor pans.

Originally Posted by CamryOnBronze

Laps= Trips to Menard's and back for candy/jerky?

I hope that lap counter goes into the triple digits.

[Om1kron]

lol at all posts since. Guess I have nothing funny to add. Off to be an asshole in other peoples threads.

[kouki-gymkhana]

Have you considered the Defi Super Sports Cluster? It won't work with a CAN setup AFAIK but it would enable you to keep all of your Defi sensors and give you the clean look you desire. Just my $0.02...

The AIM dash is really busy but I know you'll make it work!

[CamryOnBronze]

^ The Defi cluster is pretty Boss for sure, but he would probably have a hard time selling all of his gauges without the sensors... just a thought.

[Broadfield]

Originally Posted by Om1kron

lol at all posts since. Guess I have nothing funny to add. Off to be an asshole in other peoples threads.

LOL, even when you don't have something funny and witty to say.... you have something witty to say!

Originally Posted by kouki-gymkhana

Have you considered the Defi Super Sports Cluster? It won't work with a CAN setup AFAIK but it would enable you to keep all of your Defi sensors and give you the clean look you desire. Just my $0.02...

The AIM dash is really busy but I know you'll make it work!

Gave it a very slight thought, even on my old Sti 7 years ago, but it just wouldn't fit the bill. Let alone that it's WAY overpriced for what it does.

Edit: And what Damon said^^^

[ixfxi]

im getting tired of you mid-america people using up the precious zilvia bandwidth. whatever happened to the important threads we used to have, like when phlip and i started on a thread about booty.. that was good stuff.

now i have to look at your white car which was perfectly fine before, go through this crazy transformation process. and youre organizing parts that any 240 owner should know where they go. quit pussy footing and get this show on the road. :-)


my west coast brothers, you guys are putting us to shame here. i havent seen ONE quality build posted from someone here in socal in a loooooooong time. maybe i need to signup over at nico................no, nevermind

just fuckin around toby, keep up the good work.


just put your SR back in. install a tomei 2.2 and yell PSYCHE when you lied about the LS swap "i was juss foolin yawls"
gaddamn LS swap.. so " AMERICAN " ... ide rather buy a corvette than go through all this headache.

[slim]

amazing work man! wish i had the money for the cluster, that thing is so sick! u selling the old bumper? keep the pics coming!

[CaptainVlad]

How did you go about preping the wheels well for the 3m undercoating? Would using some strong paint stripper (like that airplane stuff) and then painting it with the 3m stuff be ok?

I think the stripper will take it down to bare metal though.

[Trap Star]

Your organization method for bolts looks better than what I did. Ziploc bags work ok but they're a pain in the ass to deal with when you have a bunch of them.

Where did you get your carpet from? Mine is pretty much awful.