Is there any way to get these guages to work?

[Joe 5.0]

http://autometer.com/cat_gaugedetail.aspx?ref=search&gid=3377

They dont have any for 94-98, and I'm sure there is some reason they dont list them since the 99+ had digital odometers so I know they are different. I just figured since I need guages anyways might as well spend a couple extra bucks and have a cool cluster instead of tacking on a bunch of independant gauges in various parts of dash.

If it is possible to get it to work, how involved would it be?

 

[S351R"Animal"]

It is possible but, you would have to wire your car up like a 99-up car! Not worth the trouble.

 

[5.0_GT_kid]

Try Florida 5.0 they make clusters like that I believe.

 

[Joe 5.0]

No, the florida5.0 set is ugly and cheap looking, IMO.

It has less gauges, is more expensive, and it looks like it blocks the warning lights.

 

[5.0_GT_kid]

No, the florida5.0 set is ugly and cheap looking, IMO.

It has less gauges, is more expensive, and it looks like it blocks the warning lights.

Have you tried calling them to see if they have something to fit your needs? I seem to remember them having different clusters available.

 

[Chythar]

http://autometer.com/cat_gaugedetail.aspx?ref=search&gid=3377

They dont have any for 94-98, and I'm sure there is some reason they dont list them since the 99+ had digital odometers so I know they are different. I just figured since I need guages anyways might as well spend a couple extra bucks and have a cool cluster instead of tacking on a bunch of independant gauges in various parts of dash.

If it is possible to get it to work, how involved would it be?

Here's another digital cluster, but it's not quite the same:

http://www.nordskogperformance.net/products/auto/dashpanels/detail/dp5301-dp5304.htm

 

[VibrantRedGT]

Joe 5.0, the cluster you posted doesn't have numbers on the side guages. Basically your switching the stock one for a stock one with white guages. It would be cheaper to buy $50 white guages then to spend that money. At least the Florida 5.0 one is an upgrade.

 

[Joe 5.0]

Vib i hadnt looked at that, good point. I just cant get over the plainness of the florida5.0 unit. Oh well, guess I'll jsut get some white faces and some add-on dash gauges.

 

[94GTMOOSE]

i was going to ask this same question.

It is possible but, you would have to wire your car up like a 99-up car! Not worth the trouble.

SR, what exactly would you have to do to wire the car like a 99-up car? Could you make the digital odometer work?

Joe 5.0, the cluster you posted doesn't have numbers on the side guages. Basically your switching the stock one for a stock one with white guages. It would be cheaper to buy $50 white guages then to spend that money. At least the Florida 5.0 one is an upgrade.

They may not have numbers but i am sure they are a hell of a lot more acurate then the stockers plus it still is an better looking then the florida 5.0 gauge cluster, and cheaper. some times you gotta take the bad with the good.

 

[VibrantRedGT]

Moose I hear ya but can you tell me what the water temp would be at the plus mark? C........+....H

We could guess at it all day. Joe, just get a clock pod with a few accurate guages and your done.

 

[Joe 5.0]

Vib thats exactly what I'm gonna do, thanks.

I like this one:

and possibly this one, but only if it doesnt block the other gauges.

I dont really like a-pillar gauges, and I like the clock so dont wanna lose those.

I'm planning on boost, fuel pressure, and coolant temp.

 

[Kevin R.]

If you buy a new gauge set up like the Florida 5.0 one, can you put the stock odometer count in there? Or do you have to do the dealership thing and have em mark it with the old number before replacing...

 

[94GTMOOSE]

i got a donner cluster setup from a 94 gt and i plan on figuring out a way to make it work with the good autometer gauges with numbers and still keep stock apperance, w/ idot lights... i will get pics up when i get started.

 

[Joe 5.0]

Thanks moose, look forward to seeing howw it works out

 

[RIO5.0]

Joe...FWIW...I run both those AM bezels...I wanted that same AM gage set-up to and had to settle for bezels...Oh well...

 

[SeventyMach1]

That's a nice setup Andy. Is that column bezel that same size as the other two? And what size are they .... 2 5/8"?



BTW, what's up with your defrost button?

 

[RIO5.0]

Justin....2 1/16 on all 3....

dont have RWD and lost the cover and had to homey something over the hole...need to find a replacement...

 

[SeventyMach1]

Andy ...... no excuses!!!

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[RIO5.0]

Thanks man...I never even thought to look there...

 

[Joe 5.0]

Rio great post, really appreciate it. That aluminum surround looks nice too.