k1evo2 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 well i currently am working on a 1980 280ZX 2+2 and undergoing a turbo motor swap. ive aquired a 83 motor, 83 ECU and wire harness, and was looking to update my gauges. now i was hoping to go for the 130mph needle cluster, but it recently has been brought to my attention that the 130mph gauges were only available in the 1979 models (did not know that before). so i was wondering would it be worth getting the 130mph cluster, and would it actually work on a newer setup? would appreciate some help, comments, or maybe even a how to convert if one exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchnuts Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Yeah I have done the 130mph swap. Its just a mechanical cable thats plug and play. Speedo is accurate between cars. Hard part of it is the entire dash has to come off which is a PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightoftheRound Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Not sure if there is a difference between years, but I can sure take my 82ZX's gauge cluster out without removing the dash in a matter of minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchnuts Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 I wish i could....i tried to pull the whole gauge pod for hours then said f*ck it and took the whole dash off and replaced the speedo with the cluster still on the dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) you can pull the cluster out without taking out the dash. I just undid the screws and dropped the steering column down a bit and out it comes. on an 80 and 83. Edited July 9, 2010 by skib Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightoftheRound Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 What Skib said^ A few screws and out it comes, unplug the couple cables in the back, and its out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spork Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 The hardest part I've found is to reach the speedo cable. If I remember right, I had a hard time getting mine from above, so I snaked my hand in from below. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 I JUST took my cluster out of my 83 a couple of days ago. The guages will come out without removing the dash. I am swapping in the 4" Speedhut Revolution GPS Speedo and Tach. I have made a custom back plate to mount the guages in the stock location. If you are interested in going this route, I can cut you a back plate for you while I have all my stuff apart(it would just cost a small fee). I will have pics up when I'm done with the swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k1evo2 Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 I JUST took my cluster out of my 83 a couple of days ago. The guages will come out without removing the dash. I am swapping in the 4" Speedhut Revolution GPS Speedo and Tach. I have made a custom back plate to mount the guages in the stock location. If you are interested in going this route, I can cut you a back plate for you while I have all my stuff apart(it would just cost a small fee). I will have pics up when I'm done with the swap. i would be greatly interested im seeing your back plate setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k1evo2 Posted July 22, 2010 Author Share Posted July 22, 2010 well thanks to these forums, i was able to aquire a 130mph cluster setup. cant wait to get it in the car. still looking for center gauge pod setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S130Z Posted July 22, 2010 Share Posted July 22, 2010 http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php?/topic/93578-s130-speedhut-4-tach-and-gps-seedo-conversion/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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