compatible instrument clusters?

93GreenLX

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I have a 93 2.3 that I converted using an 88 5.0. I used the 88 engine harness. Now I am in need of a new instrument cluster. I'd like the oil pressure and temps to be somewhat accurate....lol What options do I have and what's by best choice? Thanks. I'd spend a couple hundred if it meant aftermarket and accuracy.

 

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florida 5.0 makes a decent set up that goes in place of the stock unit . you can also have them cutsomize one for what ever you want. including position of gauges and how big the gauges are.
http://www.florida50.com/1987-1993-instrument-clusters.htm

 

Mustang5L5

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Even if it was factory, the oil pressure and water temp gauges will be far from accurate.

If you want a factory cluster, and you are using the 90-93 interior harness...you will need a cluster from a 90-93.

I would suggest putting autometer water temp and oil pressure gauges on a pillar

 

RYC CUKR

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The stockers are not accurate enough that I would trust them.

I run a set of autometer mechanical ultra lites for my oil press and water temp.

 

93GreenLX

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I think the florida 5.0 is def out of what I was looking to spend...too much mod money there. I didn't change any interior wiring on my 93 but used an 88 harness. Just to be clear I still need a 90+ cluster right? any of the year better than others?

 

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93GreenLX said:

I have a 93 2.3 that I converted using an 88 5.0. I used the 88 engine harness. Now I am in need of a new instrument cluster. I'd like the oil pressure and temps to be somewhat accurate....lol What options do I have and what's by best choice? Thanks. I'd spend a couple hundred if it meant aftermarket and accuracy.

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Have you tired to start the car? Cause a 88 harness won't work with a 93 dash harness.

 

93GreenLX

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Ok so maybe I'm retarded or just tired. I meant I didn't dash the instrument cluster. All wiring is from an 88, I still have the stock 93 2.3 cluster

 

88mouse

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Im pretty sure the 93 cluster should work. Should be just to big plug in's on the back and a place for the speedo.

 

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Won't work. The PIN locations are in different spots.

Basically there are two year spans. 87-89 and 90-93.

If you used the '88's dash harness, and it's incorporated into the '88 engine harness perfectly. you need an 87-89 cluster

 

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that autometer lunar instrument clustere is pretty dern sweet!

 

93GreenLX

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Thanks I called Florida 5.0 earlier and got some info. I just bought one, brand new off craigslist. It was a 6 cluster lunar, all electric with shift light and another option for a pretty good price.