Sportsguy's LS2 Swapped BRZ

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Huehuecoyotl

nah, I'd mail it to you with a starbucks card and ask nicely for a favor!

We have a deal :happy0180:

[Huehuecoyotl]

no cutting if you get the single?

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by Huehuecoyotl

no cutting if you get the single?

Yes, a little bit of cutting in the dash. When you remove the OEM cluster, you will see in that area plastic. I installed the new cluster pod, marked up to where I needed to cut, and ground away. Sorry I didn't take any pictures I was in a rush.

[lbroskee]

How's visibility of the gauges? I feel at normal seatin the wheel would block them

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by lbroskee

How's visibility of the gauges? I feel at normal seatin the wheel would block them

I haven't driven the car out of the garage yet. I sat and looked at them from my normal position and they are visible. A tiny edge might not be, but the numbers are completely visible.

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by lbroskee

How's visibility of the gauges? I feel at normal seatin the wheel would block them

It depends on your seating position. I know the majority of the gauges would be blocked in my seating position, but others don't have that isssue.

[Sportsguy83]

I was able to start the car again today, there is some workarounds to be done to the fuel pump but was able to work it out. I followed a set of instructions for the DW pump that said to remove a spacer that needs to NOT be removed. Sounds awesome!! Now to wait for Catch Can to arrive, tune file and then finally be able to step on it!!

[lbroskee]

Would the oil cooler still b pointless for us even with all that extra heat?

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by lbroskee

Would the oil cooler still b pointless for us even with all that extra heat?

I wouldn't track it hard without an oil cooler. Daily driving, spirited street runs, I wouldn't worry about it much.

[Sportsguy83]

Car is finally on the floor again!!

[lbroskee]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

I wouldn't track it hard without an oil cooler. Daily driving, spirited street runs, I wouldn't worry about it much.

Hypothetical red light 1/4 mile drag, is that considered spirited? Lol

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by lbroskee

Hypothetical red light 1/4 mile drag, is that considered spirited? Lol

Yes. (wink, wink)

[Sportsguy83]

I broke one the passenger side clear side marker metal pin. (I knew it was bound to happen). I drilled a hole through the pin area and held it with a tie-wrap. It pokes out a little bit but at least I know its not going anywhere.


Oh, and I did something stupid (and minor) during the install, I removed the ambient temperature sensor for the digital dash display. I'm trying to figure out how to re-insert it without removing the bumper.

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by Sportsguy83

@King Tut who I have bothered with a lot of questions and is always a ring away to answer all of them, a true example of what this community should be about.

You are welcome. The more boosted cars out there the better, and I would be lying if I didn't say I was a little jealous of your AVO kit and that boxer engine sound. You are making me reconsider not waiting for the AVO kit, haha.