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Old 04-29-2004, 03:50 PM
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Make your own gauge cluster

After going through my ordeal with my fuel gauge, I am questioning whether or not I want to continue messing with it or just make another gauge cluster out of autometer gauges. I've seen a few people on here who have done it and I had a few questions.

(1987 IROC Z, 140mph speedo

1. What gauges will I have difficulty replacing due to incompatabilities? I know I will probably need to get an analog to digital converter for the speedo, but anything else?

2. Whats the general cost on a project like this going to cost?

3. Any tips ?
Old 04-29-2004, 05:24 PM
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i am sure that they sell analog speedo's

as for hte cost i suppose it depends on what kind of gauges you use, as well as the size and how many you have.
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I was wondering sort of the same thing myself. Will the autometer gauges read all the GM sensors? or will replacement be necessary for fuel gauge, coolant gauge, etc.
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I'd think that for the sake of accuracy, you would have to get a analog to digital converter. I would atleast... Anyone create their own gauges yet ?
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