Newbie thinking of switching L to HD

[priobe]

Hello all,

I am wondering if some of that had a Lightning that switched to an HD could help me with my decision. I am in the process of getting rid of my 00 L to go to a 03 HD with very low miles. My main reason for switching is because it looks nicer and more room.


P.S. I am also a little worried about the performance. My is completly stock and it was fine for me for 5 years. Now I am thinking some mods or an HD with some mods pulley, chip filter.


What do you guys think?

[bgstew6]

Glad to see ya made it....welcome aboard...

What works on an L will work on and HD..

good proven mods: 6lb lower, some new plugs gapped accordingly, TUning device, custom dyno tune, FTVB and dont forget the oil seperator, will make ya smile for days.....

Suspension: new shocks, rear sway, a drop in the rear and some better tires other than the Crapyears and handling will be much improved....

The sky's the limit, what do you want her to do

[bgstew6]

THis is in wrong section.....

I will move it to the New Join Section for you...

[priobe]

Thanks for the response. I did not get the truck yet but it is looking pretty good.

Can you please explain what a FTVB is?

If I could get the truck to be equal power with a stck Lightning I will be happy for a 1 month or 2 but would really like to spice it up to maybe mid to high 13's

A buddy of mine has some parts waiting for me either way HD or L.

Here are the parts:

Pulley combo which = 15 psi
Diablo chip
intake filter
throttle body

[priobe]

Thanking for moving it

Sorry

[bgstew6]

Thanks for the response. I did not get the truck yet but it is looking pretty good.

Can you please explain what a FTVB is?

If I could get the truck to be equal power with a stck Lightning I will be happy for a 1 month or 2 but would really like to spice it up to maybe mid to high 13's

A buddy of mine has some parts waiting for me either way HD or L.

Here are the parts:

Pulley combo which = 15 psi
Diablo chip
intake filter
throttle body

FTVB more popular choice for Aftermarket Transmission Valve Body made by Factory Tech hence FTVB. LFP and JLP have one as well. Improved shifting ie quicker shifts and firmer the more you hammer the fat peddle.

6lb pulley (9in) (12lbsish total) along with a good tune will get ya into the 13s., traction bars, good track prep and slicks

Predator or XCal II tuning device would be better IMO...(can datalog, read and clear OBDII codes) install new tunes easier.

SBTB may give ya a couple ponies and a little snappier throttle response at the level you would be at....

[Black 2003]

FTVB more popular choice for Aftermarket Transmission Valve Body made by Factory Tech hence FTVB. LFP and JLP have one as well. Improved shifting ie quicker shifts and firmer the more you hammer the fat peddle.

6lb pulley (9in) (12lbsish total) along with a good tune will get ya into the 13s., traction bars, good track prep and slicks

Predator or XCal II tuning device would be better IMO...(can datalog, read and clear OBDII codes) install new tunes easier.

SBTB may give ya a couple ponies and a little snappier throttle response at the level you would be at....

Save the money on the throttle body and get you one that is ported and polished! Got my ported Heaton in to 12.60's with the added benefit of, not alot on my truck when it ran 12.6 so every little bit counts and every dollar you can save and still make up for what you were looking for is a win win.

Contact JJ@Woodbine Motor Sports 410-259-8737 he sells them (where I bought mine) already ported and polished. You could of course do this yourself as well.

ALSO WELCOME TO THE BEST HARLEY TRUCK SITE!

Later...
Bruce

[Harley#356]

yep ported mine myself. very easy to do with a dremel.

anyway, welcome to the site! dont know how you kept the L stock for 5 years mod the HD up though and performance will be no worries!

[Black 2003]

yep ported mine myself. very easy to do with a dremel.

anyway, welcome to the site! dont know how you kept the L stock for 5 years mod the HD up though and performance will be no worries!

Got pics of yours ported Josh and did you address the blades and the set screws that hold the blades on to the TP shaft???

Later...
Bruce

[priobe]

Harley,

I was able to keep the L stock because I am building a Cobra 427. Now the build is almost coming to an end.

[Black 2003]

Harley,

I was able to keep the L stock because I am building a Cobra 427. Now the build is almost coming to an end.

You are my HERO! Actual 427 engine going in there? Which kit? Pics?

I have a neighbor putting together one as well, he is using the Factory 5 kit.


Later...
Bruce

[Harley#356]

Got pics of yours ported Josh and did you address the blades and the set screws that hold the blades on to the TP shaft???

Later...
Bruce

yep!






hard to see but cut the screws way back, and knife edged the blades


priobe, any pics of that other project?

[Black 2003]

Need to file them screws a bit more and make the transition over smoother.

Wish I had some pics of mine to show off! JJ did an AWESOME JOB on it you can't even tell the screws are in there it transitions so nicely.

Later...
Bruce

[Harley#356]

i could have went down further with the screws but i chose not to. wanted to leave a thread or two past the shaft just incase one were to bad out a tad. dont want to suck it down into the S/C did put some lock-tite on the screws and center punch them, but didnt wanna go any further

[Black 2003]

i could have went down further with the screws but i chose not to. wanted to leave a thread or two past the shaft just incase one were to bad out a tad. dont want to suck it down into the S/C did put some lock-tite on the screws and center punch them, but didnt wanna go any further

Epoxy on the thread side and smooth out.

Later...
Bruce