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Old 07-09-2010, 11:38 AM
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Question gauge clusters?
can you put a 87-89 cluster in a 91 gt and have it still work or is the electronics different?
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Old 07-09-2010, 11:29 PM
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The electronic should be fine, I don't know (because I'm ignorant) if the 85 mph speedo will work right or be off (should be fine) But the electronics are the same
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Old 07-10-2010, 02:27 AM
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This is not the case. In 1990 the wiring in the plugs under the hood changed a bit. you can make it work but you have to repin the harness under the hood. (the two round cannon plugs on the driver side)
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Old 07-11-2010, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Myers407
This is not the case. In 1990 the wiring in the plugs under the hood changed a bit. you can make it work but you have to repin the harness under the hood. (the two round cannon plugs on the driver side)
i c well if as a last resort i might try that but im looking into a 1992 cluster from a guy over at the corral forum
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Old 07-11-2010, 08:32 PM
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I have a gauge cluster out of a 93 four banger, you'll need your tach though
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Old 07-11-2010, 10:32 PM
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The shape and mounting bolt locations of the 87-89 and 90-93 models are different. Not only will it not exactly wire up correctly, but it won't bolt in, either.
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Old 07-12-2010, 12:30 AM
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Originally Posted by enix187
I have a gauge cluster out of a 93 four banger, you'll need your tach though
is it a 85 if so im trying to avoid those and does the tach not work?
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Old 07-12-2010, 09:12 AM
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As Mattdel said, no the 87-89 cluster will not work. They will plug in but you will experience many issues. The first and biggest being that your car will not charge. I do know this from first hand experience.
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Old 07-12-2010, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by projectresto83
As Mattdel said, no the 87-89 cluster will not work. They will plug in but you will experience many issues. The first and biggest being that your car will not charge. I do know this from first hand experience.
that sounds undertandable im still looking for a 140mph cluster for my 91 i thought i had a deal but he hasnt replied maybe he will soon
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nah sorry its an 85, the tach works fine its just a 6k rpm, a gt has a 7k rpm,
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