98 Cobra Instrument cluster

[mustanger98]

Does anyone know if you can swap a 98 cobra instrument cluster with a 99+ or which ones are compatible with a 98. I wanna switch to the digital odometer but dont know if it will work. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks
Nick

 

[powercobra98]

I'm almost sure it won't work. The 99+ digital clusters are controlled by the EEC. 98's and below use a mechanical speedometer cable.

 

[mustanger98]

on my cobra there are no cables that plug into the back. Its only two flat long electrical connectors. Maybe i will just try to find one cheap to see if it will work.

 

[missouri_guy197]

The speedo sender is electric, but the connection coming off the tranny is mechanical on the pre-99's...

I'm absolutely sure it won't work unless you change to a 99+ tranny and computer...

 

[mustanger98]

Oh I see what your saying. Do you happen to know how far back i should be able to go like 96 or 94.

 

[powercobra98]

There would be no benefit to change anything pre 98 because they are exactly the same.

 

[mustanger98]

Im not trying to gain anything the reason im looking is mine is acting up. So I need to change it out. Ford wants over $300 for the one part I need but i have a mustang salvage yard full of wrecked cars that I can go to and get the whole cluster for around $150 so you can see my intentions are to just make the thinkg work right.