The Dash/Cluster swap/conversion thread

[irax]

I think its about time we had this thread.

I'm really tired of my s14 dash and I want to put something newer in it, and as much as I'd love to put a S15 dash, they don't come LHD. So while I've explored my options, and pretty much means I'll have to make something custom. I thought I would at least post some of what I have found

NX1600(2000?) cluster in an s13
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg8/nismophiliac/nissan012.jpg

r32 tach in a s13 cluster
http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v299/171/85/1392720222/n1392720222_30551900_782.jpg

Modified s14 and z33 dash
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm113/cassa_bx/my%20vqd%20240sx/ronsphone2128.jpg

Hakosuka dash in a s13 *yeah its RHD but its still cool*
http://www.doubledgarage.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/IMG_9289.jpg

Z33 Dash with modified dash bar in S13 with custom center consol
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20build/carpetinstalled012.jpg


I would like to see other LHD dash options or see if anyone else has done something different other than using a bunch of after market gauges or an AIM Sports/ STACKSTACKSTACK cluster.

[srstan]

the top one is awesome!

[irax]

Yeah I am really considering an NX digital cluster or an s12 v6 digital cluster
or I35 cluster or G35 cluster

G35
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/cmblack13/_CBmcTvwBGk_KGrHqJ_kwE0FDWzu_eBNIWHI4Vtg_0_12.jpg

I35
http://images.thecarconnection.com/med/2004-infiniti-i35-4-door-sedan-luxury-instrument-cluster_100258683_m.jpg
Its blacked out and has super bright LED's

1991 Maxima 5 speed digital cluster
http://www.dnaspeedometers.com/images/91maxima.jpg
Which would be SOOOO fucking dope because it looks like its a close fit for the s14 dash

[Taniguchi_Is_#1]

i would give you a high five if you did an e36 3 series dash swap.

[s14tan]

*Waits for Toby to post his pics*

:)

[irax]

what did he do?

[Broadfield]

*Waits for Toby to post his pics*

:)

My stuff doesn't really fit into the OP's thread title. I still don't have an S14 cluster to show off either.

[irax]

yeah your work is sick, but I think retro fitting something else would be just as cool

[Hoffman5982]

I'm still interested in seeing what you can do with an s14 cluster

[dudermagee]

what no s2k clusters?
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b191/NAallTheWAY/Project/S2KCluster.jpg

[irax]

I'm down for an S2k cluster swap, but the redline is way to high for a VQ :-/

[dudermagee]

I'm down for an S2k cluster swap, but the redline is way to high for a VQ :-/

get some red nail polish from your mom, problem solved

[e2blade]

in for epic post

[T chop]

R33 Cluster is pretty similar size/shape to an S14 isn't it?

[dudermagee]

R33 Cluster is pretty similar size/shape to an S14 isn't it?

seems that more than a few have done it
wiring:
R33 Guage Cluster Into S14 240sx Wiring – NICO Club (http://www.nicoclub.com/archives/r33-guage-cluster-into-s14-240sx-wiring.html)
http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd19/pinoyillement/Picture183.jpg

r33 cluster in s14 - Google Search (http://www.google.com/search?q=r33+cluster+in+s14&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&hl=en&tab=wi&biw=1024&bih=606)

[EjMalernee]

in for epic post

+1 this could be a good thread.

[future]

I'm loving that 91 maxima cluster, id pay for somebody to put that into my car

[towlie]

If you have the $$$ their are LHD s15 available, believe I saw a few in Germany

Japanese conversion:

http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/2010/07/01/free-craft-s15-the-grass-is-always-greener-by-patrick-callahan/

More info

http://forum.s15oc.com/showthread.php?3319-Converting-S15-into-left-hand-drive

[speedgod^s13]

That s2k cluster would be so sick! Did a google search, and it doesn't look like anyone has tried it either. I guess if anyone would know, it would be Broadfield. So, how much work do you think it would be, to get an s2k cluster working in an s13?

[future]

is the 90 maxima cluster also digital? I don't thibk there would be too much work in swapping a 90 maxima cluster into 90 240sx. Anybody have related info?

[s14tan]

My stuff doesn't really fit into the OP's thread title. I still don't have an S14 cluster to show off either.



I Swore you had a S14 custer, I think I drank too much that night... :squint:

[Broadfield]

That s2k cluster would be so sick! Did a google search, and it doesn't look like anyone has tried it either. I guess if anyone would know, it would be Broadfield. So, how much work do you think it would be, to get an s2k cluster working in an s13?

I have no idea. I would need it and an S13 in my hands to play with.

I Swore you had a S14 custer, I think I drank too much that night... :squint:

Not yet... that's why I did the free S14 cluster give away. But that still has not come to fruition yet. I have also had tons of people get quotes on doing an S14 cluster, but not a one has ponied up the dough to get it done.

[Matej]

Those digital clusters from old Nissan/Datsun cars are pretty cool. Someone should start fitting them into S13 and S14 cluster housings and sell them plug-n-play. I would buy the Maxima one, if it were under 200$. :)
(http://forums.nicoclub.com/nissan-nx1600-digital-cluster-into-s13-t524822.html)

[RedSiBaron]

good luck making an s2k cluster work, its already a lot of work an a lot of extra money in a honda

[future]

Some guy on craiglist wires s2k clusters into hondas for pretty cheap. Id also be down for a plug and play kit for the maxima cluster. Toby? Any helphaha, id buy a cluster and ship it out to you if you could work your magic on it

EDIT: http://forums.nicoclub.com/nissan-nx1600-digital-cluster-into-s13-t524822.html

^dope

[irax]

If you have the $$$ their are LHD s15 available, believe I saw a few in Germany

Japanese conversion:

THE REAL JDM (http://www.bespokeventures.com/blog/2010/07/01/free-craft-s15-the-grass-is-always-greener-by-patrick-callahan/)

More info

Converting S15 into left hand drive? (http://forum.s15oc.com/showthread.php?3319-Converting-S15-into-left-hand-drive)

you know those are completely custom 1 off dashes with people speculating how much it would cost. There is no such thing as a factory s15 that is LHD

[speedgod^s13]

good luck making an s2k cluster work, its already a lot of work an a lot of extra money in a honda

That might be, but someone down here in Hawaii, put an s2k cluster, into a hachiroku. So, if that's possible, I don't see why it wouldn't work on a 240.

[irax]

does the hatchi have an F20C or F22C swap?

[ballinnmiami240sx]

we tried doing the s2k cluster on out track car.


got it to light up and that was about it. You need to try to convert the s14/s13 analog signals to work with the s2k digital cluster. Aperantly its not easy. The hondda guys do it because some of there clusters are digital. At least thats what we came up with about 2 years ago.

[n8RPS13]

Ib I'm down for us to do a maxima cluster in the s13! Junkyard on saturday?

[Matej]

The S2000 cluster is kind of ugly in my opinion.
Late 80's Toyota Camry has a similar layout, but cooler because it looks like an old video game.
http://usera.imagecave.com/c4mry91/Digital/Digi1.JPG

[irax]

what year camry because I can't find any other pictures of that

[GeneralTso]

won't switching between anything but a 4 cylinder be a pain in the ass because of the tach signal as far as just wiring it in? i'm pretty sure that problem can be solved by a dakota digital converter box. im suprised noone mentioned a z32 cluster.

[Matej]

what year camry because I can't find any other pictures of that
1987 and 1988 if I recall correctly.
This and the Maxima one are my favorites so far. Unfortunately they both appear to be quite rare.
http://img42.exs.cx/img42/9079/klein2_DSC00056.jpg

[dudermagee]

we tried doing the s2k cluster on out track car.


got it to light up and that was about it. You need to try to convert the s14/s13 analog signals to work with the s2k digital cluster. Aperantly its not easy. The hondda guys do it because some of there clusters are digital. At least thats what we came up with about 2 years ago.

really?
I doubt the eg/ef chassis are digital...
S2000 Cluster Swap Wiring Guide - Honda-Tech (http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1570344)


its hard as hell in hatches because they are all cable driven shits
http://forums.club4ag.com/zerothread?id=52406

[irax]

won't switching between anything but a 4 cylinder be a pain in the ass because of the tach signal as far as just wiring it in? i'm pretty sure that problem can be solved by a dakota digital converter box. im suprised noone mentioned a z32 cluster.

has anyone done a Z32 cluster swap into a 240 before?

[GeneralTso]

well i searched and came up with this:
http://s662.photobucket.com/albums/uu341/midnightauto1/?action=view&current=CIMG0940.jpg

the only thing that guy did though was swap out tach and speedo.
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu341/midnightauto1/CIMG0940.jpg

[Jspec603]

What about Z31?

http://www.az-zbum.com/images/differences.instrument.cluster.digital.84.jpg

[sulik]

It looks like the tachometer from KITT -> Knight Rider. :rolleyes:

[ixfxi]

thats good thinkin guys


get all these shitty ***DIGITAL*** 80s-era gauge clusters and tell people that you did the swap for the same reason that the LFA has a LCD cluster, because your shit revs too fast and the stock gauge cluster cant keepup

honestly.... 96-98 180sx, the end for all s13 cars.

s14? dunno, i never thought the stock cluster looked bad, but ive seen plenty of people put s15 clusters in.. not that i think thats superior.

[c72c]

What about Z31?

http://www.az-zbum.com/images/differences.instrument.cluster.digital.84.jpg

I always liked the look of my father in law's cluster ^^. I'd rock one.

shit, you could even go trans am

http://www.tripletransam.com/gta/interior/dash_1a.jpg

If digital is your flavor, check out this link VWVortex.com - 1980s OEM Digital Dashes (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5156159-1980s-OEM-Digital-Dashes), they've got plenty listed/shown.

[Creeper]

For months I been looking for a Maxima digital cluster, and one day I found it. There are extreamly rare not all maximas has them. now for the easy part, buying a S13 vert and installing the D-Cluster ;)

[irax]

thats good thinkin guys


get all these shitty ***DIGITAL*** 80s-era gauge clusters and tell people that you did the swap for the same reason that the LFA has a LCD cluster, because your shit revs too fast and the stock gauge cluster cant keepup

honestly.... 96-98 180sx, the end for all s13 cars.

s14? dunno, i never thought the stock cluster looked bad, but ive seen plenty of people put s15 clusters in.. not that i think thats superior.

LOL riiight, because thats why anyone wants to do that...

I'm about ready to put the dash back in the car and get current tags, but I figured the s14 dash and cluster is rather generic, and I would like to swap it out for something else. "shitty digital 80's era cluster" would be neat. I am a little tempted to swap out for the IS 300 dash

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/20/71753710_8ab4a7622c.jpg

http://automodificationworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/LEXUS-IS300-Dashboard-Interior.jpg

[wbarrett48473]

I wish someone would put a Digital Y33 Dash in their car.

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9849/y33digitaldash1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/dbloemhard/Cedric/CIMG2618.jpg

[future]

If somebody made a plug and play kit for one of these digital clusters, like broadfield, id honestly pay for it

[K_style]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/20/71753710_8ab4a7622c.jpg


I always wished Tach was in the center instead of Speedometer....

I would love to do IS300 swap

[Matej]

That cluster looks like a cheap watch. :)

[c72c]

I was going to put the altezza cluster in my corona if I ended up going with the 3s swap.

[Broadfield]

If somebody made a plug and play kit for one of these digital clusters, like broadfield, id honestly pay for it

The problem is that there is no demand for this. So you would have to absorb all of the cost for me to figure it out.... could easily be $1000. If you think there would be a demand, then you are mistaken.

Heck, my custom clusters.... I have only sold 5 ever. And that was even selling them for 50% off. Now that I'm doubling the price I don't expect to really sell any. I have probably answered around 200 PM's about my clusters and have only sold 3 from those PM's. For me I don't really care because that's not my business. I was just offering them so fellow Nissan enthusiasts could have a cool, custom cluster.

Your best bet is to take the time and try to figure it out on your own. Your labor is free, mine is $50/hr. Even if you don't know how, this is a perfect learning opportunity. If you fail, then you are not really out anything but your time. You are only out the money that you spent on the cluster that you wanted to swap in and an S13 cluster that you would use to cut up the harness instead of your own.

[future]

I don't think it would be too complicated. Its more of finding the info needed to wire it in

[Broadfield]

I don't think it would be too complicated. Its more of finding the info needed to wire it in

It's definitely not complicated, it's a matter of how much time it's going to take. And my time is what costs money... whether it's easy or complicated. It takes time to find schematics, look through them etc. If you are paying me to do the job, then you also have to pay me to find the schematics, look through them and figure them out. Then do the actual work. A 7 hour day of work for me will cost someone $350... and my labor is cheap compared to most.

So I think you should try it, succeed at it and marvel at your hard work afterwards;)

[irax]

$50 an hour for electrical is cheap as fuck too

I think I'm going to get a Y33 Digital cluster and wire that up, but I think before that I need to get that better paying job :-/

[godzilla_753]

Doing a r34 GTT cluster swap into my s13 now. Alotttt of trimming involved, already got the wiring figured out, just gotta get in the dash now. Ill post up some pics soon.

[imotion s14]

It looks like the tachometer from KITT -> Knight Rider. :rolleyes:

Well everything from the 80s looks like that haha

I love it but I wouldn't stick that shit in my S14.

[One_love_silvia]

i like where this thread is going...

[JustA240]

I know for a fact that "Razmus" on here had a working s2k cluster in his S14 at one point

[irax]

BTW for those who haven't seen the PlusONEten build

Ok,
Here is the next update… this is the interior progress.
The dash from the Z was disassembled and the two bigger pieces of the dash were loosely mocked up over the 240SX steering column and old steel dash support.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0376.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0382.jpg
It looked like everything would fit with a little trimming. We could use a “cut” line in the dash at each side and would end up with a clean look…perhaps. The steel sub-frame for the dash was mocked up and it looked good as well. At the proper distance for the steering column used from the Z, there would be a gap at the front of the panel at the windshield, but the curves looked natural and we could fabricate an aluminum filler strip and cover it with black vinyl. We will also fabricate two end fillers that transition to the door panels for a clean look.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0381.jpg
Next we looked at all of the dash components for air and heat and checked their fit also. It was very tight but would work with some modification. The heater core was located more near the middle. The A/C would work also if we added some clearance and modified the air intake plenum.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0735.jpg http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0736.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0737.jpg
We made these collars to fit the firewall and allow the heater hoses to pass thru. They are recessed to allow more clearance between the engine and firewall.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0550.jpg
This is what they look like installed. The big hole next to this collar was added for one of the main harnesses from the Z that goes to the gas pedal and steering column.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0719.jpg
The other holes that weren’t needed were welded up.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0718.jpg
The steering column was also moved toward the frame rail to give extra clearance at the starter. This collar and bearing piece was made, and uses the original studs in the firewall.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0548.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0547.jpg http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0545.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0720.jpg
Everything fit pretty well, so we fabricated the 350Z steel dash support into the 240. The center support lined right up with the tunnel as well. Once the steel support was in, everything else just snapped into place. http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0516.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0521.jpg
The inside primed… the flanged grey bracket will hold the front of the dash and trim strip
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/002.jpg
Primed with epoxy
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/alspaintjob003.jpg
These brackets are gusseted at both ends. When it’s all bolted up and bolted to the tunnel it’s quite sturdy.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0522.jpg
The center fit nicely. We built a custom lower dash panel that transitions to the center console and everything fits…. more of that later.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0524.jpg
The dash support is in and stuff is going back into place. There are a lot of wires!
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/alscarshell007.jpg
Here’s Allen, checking out the steering wheel position.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/IMG_0527.jpg
The 240 center console didn’t line up with the new Z dash, so we built a center console from .060 aluminum. The three hole A/C control cluster bracket is made from .080 aluminum.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/finishedconsole004.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/finishedconsole007.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/finishedconsole002.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/coveredcenterconsole009.jpg
The hardware from both the Z and 240 were used.
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/coveredcenterconsole009.jpg
The grey pieces have been black wrinkle powder coated. The trim ring and shifter boot are from the Z . http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/coveredcenterconsole008.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/consolepowdercoated014.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/carpetinstalled008.jpg
This panel had the airbag. We made a plate to cover the big hole where it was,and skimmed it with bondo and recovered it in black vinyl

http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/paxdash019.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/carpetinstalled008.jpg
http://i1218.photobucket.com/albums/dd418/homebuilt1/240SX%20interior/consolepowdercoated014.jpg

That’s about it for the front part of the interior.
More to come ….

[kornmanz]

Wow that Z dash looks too sick. If only I had the money to pay those guys to do that to my car. That's seriously very very nice work.

[iLagX]

wow love the z33 dash on a s13!! how much would you charge!

[conrad_s13.5]

ive got EVERY wire traced down and labeled, prolly wouldnt be too hard to go for something crazy eventually!

[Broadfield]

I must say, those old OEM digital clusters are some ugly mugs.:ugh:

[Matthew Murphy]

^^^if you change the back light it would make it look better though

[namawon]

Not to jack the thread.
Ive gone through about 5 Speedometers/Gauge clusters for my 90' hatch. We tested everything, it was the speedometer not my connections. Ive heard swapping to a 93 gauge cluster would be better..? any idea?

[tapdeznutz]

wow that Z33 dash definitely looks awesome.

[upsdude]

with the exception of the top tab, the s15 cluster fits into the s14 dash; so just cut/break it off. you have to cut your cluster bezel to make it fit ontop. i was happy after that step but if you want it to look factory or whatever you can fab something up. i might get an s15 cluster bezel and mess with it...just have to find one :P

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss23/ekfanatic/s15cluster001.jpg

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss23/ekfanatic/s15cluster002.jpg

http://i558.photobucket.com/albums/ss23/ekfanatic/s15cluster014.jpg

[Mishkin_707]

Damn, this reminds me, I can't remember what model Infiniti car had a digital tach, I was thinking of swapping the analog tach on my car so it would be digital like the speedometer.

I remember I did a 2000 Honda civic SI cluster into my friends 90 civic hatch, had to get a digital speed sensor because the 90 civic's speed sensor was cable driven, it was a fun swap to do, only reason my friend wanted me to do the swap is because he sanded the back of the SI cluster so when he turn on the light the little "SI" emblem would light up

[John1006]

http://broadfield.wordpress.com/2011/08/10/customers-s13-cluster-wspeedhut-gauges/
Customer’s S13 Cluster w/Speedhut Gauges « Broadfield's Blog (http://broadfield.wordpress.com/2011/08/10/customers-s13-cluster-wspeedhut-gauges/)
I love this look.

[conrad_s13.5]

always thought a g35 or 350z cluster would look dope

[DenkiMan!]

that y33 dash would be nice

[killer240]

its smaller but F* it :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6774168385_999f3e82a3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6774168385/)
IMG_3169 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6774168385/) by d_2jzgte (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickrhttp://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6774170753_457d907c74.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6774170753/)
IMG_3170 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6774170753/) by d_2jzgte (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr


edit: so heres how its going to sit, the bezel is lifted up a little bit in the middle due to the cluster trim on the bottom. I didnt want to cut it yet, but it looks like i will have to. I will try to fit in a boost gauge and something else on the sides, i dont want to waste the space, besides it will look better.

pics with the bezel on

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7023/6783252177_458e7a7c7e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6783252177/)
IMG_3178 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6783252177/) by d_2jzgte (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/6783257349_059dbf2dde.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6783257349/)
IMG_3181 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6783257349/) by d_2jzgte (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr

[irax]

keep us updated, post wiring info and show us what it looks like when its done.

[Trinidrift3]

please, if you get the ap1 cluster to work, let me know!!!! ive been wanting to do this for months but i just cant figure out how to do it

[XxHybridx]

hows the NX1600 look like in the daytime. looks cool in the night and all but id imagine it doesnt look that good in the day..

[95KA-Turbo]

I am thinking about doing one of these Dakota Digital clusters. I wish they were a little cooler looking (more then one color or at least available in white), but for the price and the gauges it comes with its unbeatable.

http://www.dakotadigital.com/cartimages/prd_zm_217.gif

They're 575 bucks and come with all of the sensors and I've read nothing but great things about Dakota Digital.

[qwerth]

that digital cluster doesn't look that bad actually

[atom]

Have you seen them in person? I thought it looked OK in pictures too then I saw it in person and thought yeah..........thats a clock radio in your dash. Not for me, but I agree the price is good for all you get with it.

[ShakotanGazelle]

I <3 the way my S12 V6's gauge cluster looks, hella 80s.
shouldnt be hard at all to get it to work either since people have been swapping KAs/SRs/RBs and shit into them too.

[95KA-Turbo]

Have you seen them in person? I thought it looked OK in pictures too then I saw it in person and thought yeah..........thats a clock radio in your dash. Not for me, but I agree the price is good for all you get with it.

Is there anything else that is comparable feature wise that looks a little better but isn't significantly more expensive?

[atom]

Not really. Maybe VDO Viewline 6 gauge kit? You can find them on ebay once in a while for like $625. It's nothing more than a package of gauges to make your own Broadfield-esque cluster.

The thing I like about the Dakota kits though is that they have the central junction for the wiring, and the only other gauges I know of that do that are way more expensive than the Dakota stuff.

[killer240]

well i just got the wiring done, all i need to do is the fun stuff, matching up the wires. I got like 10 wire done just to get this light up. Im retired for the night though, hopefully tomorrow i can get the rest of it done, except; the speedometer, tach(not sure if i can get away with not having a converter), water temp(not sure either).

by the way, my cluster was cheap but it didn't come with pig tails. I wish i should have just spent more and got the pig tails, its a bitch to make your own harness. You can see in the pic which ones arent wired up yet.

i dont know if i will be able to remember the matching up, its easy, just takes time.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6794294915_953cea9a5a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6794294915/)
IMG_3226 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6794294915/) by d_2jzgte (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6794298041_85bdaf4e75.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6794298041/)
IMG_3225 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6794298041/) by d_2jzgte (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7020/6794293375_7a8e7d21df.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6794293375/)
IMG_3230 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6794293375/) by d_2jzgte (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7028/6794291481_0edac3004b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6794291481/)
IMG_3229 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/6794291481/) by d_2jzgte (http://www.flickr.com/people/[email protected]/), on Flickr


edit: if your wondering why i did my wires like that, its because i cant find connectors where i live, and im just so excited :D so ghetto kicks in

[buentellomma]

^^ it would be awesome if you would post a wiring how to on converting the cluster once you work out all the bugs

[Quail]

edit: if your wondering why i did my wires like that, its because i cant find connectors where i live

You have heard of the internet, right?! :duh:

Will be cool to see it up and running though.

[killer240]

no internet is not in my dictionary, but like what i said i got pumped up and said f it.

can i borrow your kouki just for a one night? i wana sex it


i will post where i got all the info to match up the wires as soon as i get this working properly.

[s14unimog]

Not that its the most exotic conversion but its easy as hell and you don't have to deal with Kmh's and get a correct redline for the SR20

Zenki UK spec 200sx is direct plug and play for the Zenki USDM 240sx. This is in my car with some LED's in place of the factory bulbs (Ignore the turbo timer).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v721/s14unimog/IMG_0603.jpg

[90240sx07]

ya i wanna see this s2k one done cuz my friend has a extra cluster and might be a lil neat way to update the cluster area on a 240 just gotta adjust the redline to 8k

[irax]

I like the look of this

http://i1235.photobucket.com/albums/ff426/turbo350sx/IMG_4800.jpg

[buentellomma]

^^^ how hard would it be to wire that up?

[nathanong87]

edit: if your wondering why i did my wires like that, its because i cant find connectors where i live, and im just so excited :D so ghetto kicks in

s2k clusters are cool. not trying to troll u at all, but will all the functions work? as i know from the honda dudes they need like converter boxes and stuff when they do s2k cluster swaps for non s2k motors.

[Akiros]

I lowballed the ebay seller and they accepted my offer for this:
http://i.ebayimg.com/05/!BtqehpgBmk~$%28KGrHqQOKkQEvPPq!TzFBL86%29l7+-!~~_35.JPG
its from a nissan stanza with a digital rpm part of the cluster I'm guessing? I've been searching for 30 minutes and haven't been able to find one lit up. It shares the ka24e with my '90 so maybe it won't be too hard to wire up, especially if I can find a plug

edit: FAIL. the shit is a piece of plastic. apparently some just didn't come with tachometers. oh well.

[killer240]

s2k clusters are cool. not trying to troll u at all, but will all the functions work? as i know from the honda dudes they need like converter boxes and stuff when they do s2k cluster swaps for non s2k motors.


you need a speedo converter box, im not sure about tach and water temp since i havent tried it yet, been busy lately.

so far signal lights and high beam are the ones that i have tried. the seatbelt light went off after a while, not sure if its because of my S14 belts. i matched up 98% of the wires i could, i just need to slap it on the car and try it out.


those Z gauges would look nice, but then it takes up all the space, gauges too big? i like it though and would like to see it done

[hummer96]

subbed for S2K dash progress

[azsr20det]

fairly certain it can def be done, there was one in the interior thread a while back

[Broadfield]

fairly certain it can def be done, there was one in the interior thread a while back

I haven't seen one in the interior thread, but I may have missed it. Even if there was, I highly doubt it was 100% functional. I wouldn't put it past the common 240 owner to just sit it in the dash opening and call it a day. I really wish someone would pay me to do the S2K swap for them, but nobody has ponied up yet.

[killer240]

its not hard at all, specially when your dedicated to it. just get the diagrams and match it up. the speedo converter is only $80

i cant wait to put more work on the cluster, im currently building a dog house right now, i can't stand seeing my dogs outside freezing their balls off. as soon as i get that out of the way, i will finish up the cluster swap, i have so much going on right now.

[Hornlesscow]

call me dumb but what about getting a aftermarket cluster, shouldn't those be custom fit or at least a bit of cutting? or what about getting some digital pods(or gauges) and creating a custom housing for them. i really like the look of these although just something bigger and more "techy" but my favorite part is the digital number and the bar filling up as you go higher especially with rpm gauges like these.
http://www.shopdrift.co.za/graphics/IridiumSeries/elec_irid_speedo_km.jpg

[IIIXziuR]

All those sweet OE digital gauges remind me of when Ivan Drago is training in Rocky IV.

1SUzcDUERLo

[irax]

call me dumb but what about getting a aftermarket cluster, shouldn't those be custom fit or at least a bit of cutting?

Yeah but I like factory looking gauges and clusters, hence the thread. Anything can be done up with the right fabrication skill. I just like the factory look

[comablack783]

I like the look of this



Sick! altima cluster?

[redhatchy92]

currently working out a deal with broadfield on a s2000 cluster with digital boost and oil pressure gauges. i cant wait to get it done. i only have one question, i keep seeing that a vss converter is needed to run a digital speedo but i have a hud model cluster now and that is digital as well so do i need the converter?

[Hornlesscow]

Yeah but I like factory looking gauges and clusters, hence the thread. Anything can be done up with the right fabrication skill. I just like the factory look

ohh ok i was confused for a sec like either im a genius or a retard haha

[DreamN]

A lot of the older gauge clusters look like balls. Can't believe so many of you are actually into it.

This is a great idea for a thread, but unfortunately not many have done actual dash swaps so this thread failed a bit.

I'm quite satisfied with my Kouki 180SX cluster. It looks great and works perfectly. Recently bought an S15 cluster to mess around with and I'll give that a go.

If I ever get the time and resources I'd want to do an R34 dash conversion. Doubtful, but I'd be willing to go RHD and put in the effort.

[CDD200]

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd437/cdd200/th_240sxgauges-2.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd437/cdd200/?action=view&current=240sxgauges-2.jpg)

anyone know where to get this from?

[Akiros]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/429682_298614946867901_112225825506815_819048_5732 43991_n.jpg

[BOROSUN]

that's tight.

[Corbic]

honestly.... 96-98 180sx, the end for all s13 cars.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/Corbic/6bd54223.jpg

:fawkd:

[Corbic]

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd437/cdd200/th_240sxgauges-2.jpg (http://s1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd437/cdd200/?action=view&current=240sxgauges-2.jpg)

anyone know where to get this from?

Pick to small.

S15 wheel?

Swaps right into a S13 and S14.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v242/Corbic/a2380020.jpg

[Corbic]

I always wished Tach was in the center instead of Speedometer....

I would love to do IS300 swap

JDM one is, but I've seen JDM ones where it's not, so its either a model year thing or maybe transmission based.

http://i10.tinypic.com/6ujuyk5.jpg

[Corbic]

That cluster looks like a cheap watch. :)

That is what Toyota was actually going for, a chronographic watch. Then again they also envisioned the Altezza as a modern AE86.

[cole d]

currently working out a deal with broadfield on a s2000 cluster with digital boost and oil pressure gauges. i cant wait to get it done. i only have one question, i keep seeing that a vss converter is needed to run a digital speedo but i have a hud model cluster now and that is digital as well so do i need the converter?

VSS converter is for the signal has nothing to do with the display. What's the status did you send the cluster to him?

[PIN GIO 2]

anyone have seem g37 dashboard conversion on s13?

[BOROSUN]

anyone have seem g37 dashboard conversion on s13?

plusoneten build? 350z though.

[PIN GIO 2]

I have g37 dashboard so I'm going try it on soon

[BoostinIX]

Best pic I have ATM.

15 cluster with trimmed surround.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q124/BoostinIX/Razgriz/3385676c.jpg

[status]

Anyone have a wiring diagram for the s13 cluster? I have a VQ swap in my s13 and i'm gonna be putting in a Z cluster and a J30 diff.

[Schwiegz]

frs/brz dash? now thatd be sick.

[nurvcom]

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/429682_298614946867901_112225825506815_819048_5732 43991_n.jpg


where to buy .... i want this is my vert nowwww

[twofortyrida1388]

Reviving the dead I know...but am curious if the s2k cluster got finished?

[K_style]

JDM one is, but I've seen JDM ones where it's not, so its either a model year thing or maybe transmission based.

http://i10.tinypic.com/6ujuyk5.jpg


Yea, I found out that Kouki Altezzas came with those.

[username]

i wired up the s2000 cluster and have the tach working with my rb25 as well as blinkers, brights, dim, acurate fuel gauge. I didnt bother with the random lights. Speedo i cannot get to work as the converter (speedohealer) that the honda guys use doesnt like the nissan speed sensor. Water temp i believe you'll need some sort of converter as well.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/561291_499741746709850_1499102117_n.jpg

[unwtdhero]

Write up pleaseeee

[twofortyrida1388]

Write up pleaseeee

What he said haha. That's sick I hope someone figures out the speedo issue. Those clusters are pretty sexy. I've been looking for one of the euro 140mph s13 clusters for a while now.

[username]

now that i've had it for a year i might as well spill the beans....

If you cross reference the s2000 pinout(found on a lot of honda forums) and the 240 cluster pinout it really simple.

-You can only use an ap1 cluster as the ap2 need the s2000 ecu to work
-Power, ground, blinkers, brights, dimmer just use the same wire on the 240 cluster harness
-fuel gauge uses the same wire but requires a 27?ohm resistor to be somewhat close
-tach is the wrong voltage so you either need a dakota converter or do whats called a "pull up resistor". T into the rpm signal a 12v source with a 680?ohm resister. This will bring the 5v 240 signal upto the needed 12v signal. Will be accurate for 4 cylinder engines.

Think that covers the basics. It was a year ago i did the swap with a digital cluster harness so i dont have it written down anywhere.

[bombaybe]

Just got this done on my convertible today. Bought cluster w/HUD on Craigslist for $110, they pulled it off a junk yard thinking it was a plug and play or something.
HUD heads up display works(Do not cut the dashboard, get a S13 coupe dashboard with HUD slot)
Mad wires to match up, nothing a FSM and a solder iron can't handle
Download a '94 maxima, 89-94 240sx FSM and prolly some pills and you're good to go! Just match up the wires
Fuel gauge is not working properly, might need a maxima fuel sending unit. Shows 3/4 of thank but I only have 1/4 in tank with the original cluster. Need help on this...

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/DRIFTWELL/image-3.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/DRIFTWELL/media/image-3.jpg.html)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/DRIFTWELL/de59f3d7-6a60-4369-8607-4fea65e3583d.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/DRIFTWELL/media/de59f3d7-6a60-4369-8607-4fea65e3583d.jpg.html)http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/DRIFTWELL/image-5.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/DRIFTWELL/media/image-5.jpg.html)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/DRIFTWELL/image-6.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/DRIFTWELL/media/image-6.jpg.html)
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c256/DRIFTWELL/image-7.jpg (http://s29.photobucket.com/user/DRIFTWELL/media/image-7.jpg.html)

[twofortyrida1388]

Thats awesome ^^^ actually the first time I've seen one actually wired in and running in an s-chassis. Thanks username. Seems like it would have to be done the old fashioned way.

[WheelWhore]

Can I play?

http://i778.photobucket.com/albums/yy61/94egcoupe2/IMAG0621_zpsb32f5126.jpg

[twofortyrida1388]

hell yeah, I love this stuff.

[rubhamusan]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v213/rubhamusan/2013-01-19_15-13-37_574.jpg

[TheCakeIsALie]

This may be getting a little extreme, but I supposed with patience anything is possible. I think this would be very nice looking. If you've ever sat inside a CRZ, you'll know the pictures do this cluster no justice. And correct me if im wrong, but I believe as you approach redline/enter redline, the backlight to the tach fades and eventually turns red. Mega awesome in my opinion.

http://0.tqn.com/d/cars/1/0/L/7/2/11_crz_ip.jpg

http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Instruments1-500x333.jpg

[TheCakeIsALie]

Also, the G37 and IS300 ones are also pretty legit. I like those. Just my .02

[S T Y L E S]

Detailed pics of the s2000 cluster please!

[WheelWhore]

No one else has done a S2k Cluster? Looking at putting on in my S14.

Shouldnt be terribly hard.

[R3cK]

any idea? no rpm. ca18det cluster incl resistor and sr20det with 62ecu.
triplechecked pinouts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACoQvaZO89s

[DEMo]

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5632/21789809493_b2478e6951_c.jpg

Working G35 Cluster in S13.

https://youtu.be/JLkXX7UdWNk

[Gingersmurf]

Working G35 Cluster in S13.

https://youtu.be/JLkXX7UdWNk

That's really cool, but i feel those lights in the dash are too bright.. Might just be personal preference though

[DEMo]

That's really cool, but i feel those lights in the dash are too bright.. Might just be personal preference though

Thanks! The filter makes it appear that way but it's OEM. The stock S13 dimmer control switch and headlight dim will be wired in soon.

[Malik]

that g35 cluster looks good demo... and the motor sounds good too

[Gingersmurf]

Thanks! The filter makes it appear that way but it's OEM. The stock S13 dimmer control switch and headlight dim will be wired in soon.

Perfect. excellent work:kiss:

[ehhhregartless]

http://www.zengarage.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/HWH-3238-copy.jpg

[Slanderous]

The maxima hud is amazing. What I wouldn't do for a plug and play :-/

[tuzzio]

Finished up my cluster last week. Made the backing plate out of a butting board. I'm a cheap fuck, but what broadfield does is amazing. nothing but respect for him. Thanks for getting me my gauges Toby.

http://i.imgur.com/k818N9q.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/MLjnlNp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1WWMMka.jpg

[michaelbsr20]

tuzzio, what brand are those guages?

[Ronald_Mcdonald]

Looks like Speedhut.

[ditchs14]

anyone ever messed with a German s14 cluster? the one i got said its a zenki unit and it should just work like all the rest of the cluster. but my tach is off pretty bad. its just a stock zenki with a KA

[tuzzio]

tuzzio, what brand are those guages?

Looks like Speedhut.

This. Holla at broadfield for a quality discount.

[EJ8 944]

anyone ever messed with a German s14 cluster? the one i got said its a zenki unit and it should just work like all the rest of the cluster. but my tach is off pretty bad. its just a stock zenki with a KA

Pics? My UK cluster was PnP no issues.

[rcefoonia]

R33 Cluster is pretty similar size/shape to an S14 isn't it?http://onlinemarketingou.com/apple/images/18.gifhttp://onlinemarketingou.com/apple/images/2.gif
http://onlinemarketingou.com/apple/images/1.gif

[rcefoonia]

wow that Z33 dash definitely looks awesome. http://goo.gl/dK3BAI

[Davizz]

How about some custom stuff:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160819/aac4818851b369ec27a8ab23425426f8.jpg


http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160819/9a24a708067bdcd5159d0236668699a1.jpg

[Davizz]

How about some custom stuff:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160819/047deb90828125ebd7fe62d24ecc30c7.jpg


http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160819/0c8e7c7e0853ad89c005053a5556523c.jpg

[ehhhregartless]

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/fr/cp0/e15/q65/537151_370331863066175_799328024_n.jpg?efg=eyJpIjo idCJ9&oh=f4c1792d9671c3fb2b8e3fe9097f862d&oe=58388379

[ditchs14]

so i finally hooked up my UK zenki cluster. the tach is super slow and it idles at like 3K. does this mean my tach if just junk. can i take the guts out of my stock one and put them in my UK one. or did home boy just sell me a kouki cluster and thats why its doing this?

[hanzbrady]

Hot boi style

http://i1369.photobucket.com/albums/ag214/HanzB_/240%20build%20v2/C333F41A-FB83-413E-97C2-33BB6AD17A57_zpsmmwaygx5.jpg (http://s1369.photobucket.com/user/HanzB_/media/240%20build%20v2/C333F41A-FB83-413E-97C2-33BB6AD17A57_zpsmmwaygx5.jpg.html)

[Bspilner]

Nismo or Veilside 300km/h is the way to go!

[sliding_josh]

How about some custom stuff:

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160819/aac4818851b369ec27a8ab23425426f8.jpg


http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160819/9a24a708067bdcd5159d0236668699a1.jpg

This is legit.