gauge cluster question

**97LaserRed** · 03-01-2010, 12:59 AM

As most of you know I'm changing a lot of stuff on my car this winter. Well since I'm getting a 4v I'd like to get rid of my v6 gauge cluster and get a 96-98 cluster. I will have a new computer and engine wiring harness but does that have anything to do with the gauges? What all would I need to change to make a cobra cluster work PROPERLY in a previous v6 car?

Also if I find a cluster is there anyway I can change the mileage to make it read the mileage on my car now?

**scott5** · 03-01-2010, 06:15 PM

What ever computer you get, that will determine what miles are on it(as i was told) and i was going to be using 99/01 cobra harness, computer and engine mangement and the cluster was just a bolt-in, plug-in and good to go..

**jaa55** · 03-01-2010, 06:29 PM

I would say if you stick with your v6 cluster it will still work as its still reading the same amount of counts from the speed sensor (if your using a gear driven sensor) if you use a newer t-45 with the electronic sensor you'll need a speed cal.

the GT has a 150 mph speedo, you can open up the cluster and pop the mileage counter right out.

**jaa55** · 03-01-2010, 06:34 PM

heres the diagram in a 96 GT, if you look at the circuit the speed sensor doesnt get intercepted by the computer (although the computer also gets a feed from the speed sensor) and goes right from the tranny to the cluster.

**scott5** · 03-01-2010, 07:17 PM

ok, Nevermind.. thought you were asking something different and over looked the 96-98 part, but my bud above me is right

**97LaserRed** · 03-01-2010, 08:26 PM

I didn't want to use the v6 cluster since I wanted 160mph reading and the right rpm. Would I be fine just bolting a cobra cluster in?

**jaa55** · 03-01-2010, 08:29 PM

i would say yes, they are all reading the same amount of pulses from the same speed sensor

**97LaserRed** · 03-01-2010, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by jaa55

i would say yes, they are all reading the same amount of pulses from the same speed sensor

if it doesnt work im holding you to it!!!

you better hope it works or else

**jaa55** · 03-01-2010, 09:58 PM

haha, im keeping my mouth shut from now on

**97LaserRed** · 03-01-2010, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by jaa55

haha, im keeping my mouth shut from now on

lol you better not i got some good info from you

Im looking for gauge clusters and i figured just plugin one in should work. I dont see why not?? Im not sure what send the signal to everything?

**jaa55** · 03-01-2010, 10:56 PM

I have the whole wiring diagrams for that car, if you need to see them.
the plugs are definitely the same with the same pinout, i really dont see you have any issues with it at all.

im using all the wiring and computer from a 96 car and matching it to my fox gauges