turbodremz

iTrader: (18)

Ok getting closer to the finishing touches on my LS1 build, and decided the stock cluster is just boring and not cutting it. So I have been tossing around a few ideas between Autometer digital gauges (or some other brand) in white, RX8 and possibly AP1 S2000 clusters.

I have Dakota boxes for both the speedometer and tachometer, so only issue really is cluster dimensions, fuel and temp sending units, which leaves plenty of room for choices. Now I know I can do LED/Lextech lighting on my stock cluster, but blah..been done, I want something new and different.

Any suggestions or opinions would be great. Digital, even better, or a mix similar to the RX8 cluster....and no digital Soarer clusters, dont want to hassle with the KPH to MPH conversion. Also trying to keep it under $300, so Stack is out of the question.


RX8:




S2000:

1JZPWRD

iTrader: (59)

S2000 looks pretty cool!

nlc

S2000 is the cheapest n almost closest to a Stack. Then again theres a soarer cluster..lol..go for it!

cmh

theres a soarer cluster for sale in the south fl craigslist for like 150... maybe u can have him ship it. that thing looks off the hook.

kez

iTrader: (4)

do the S2000 man i love that cluster if you do it right im pretty sure everyone and their mommas are gonna wanna have one lol

turbodremz

iTrader: (18)

Thats why it caught my eye, and I think it may be the final choice

KPH, I like the Soarer cluster and it would keep me from having to make brackets and what not, but the kph is killing me.

I think thats what Im going to do, and will do my best to take notes along the way on how I hook everything up. Just need to find one with a harness.

BigSticks

Id say s2k man everything is there at a real quick glance. But stacks are ohhh so purdy...

turbodremz

iTrader: (18)

I think S2k it is. Just found the cluster pinout for the AP1 and AP2, so I can make either one work. I would love a Stack dash, but for that price I could get coilovers..so a "cheap" alternative it is.

BigSticks

Ap2 has a lower redline so it would be a bit closer to the el es jaun

turbodremz

iTrader: (18)

Does it really? I didnt even notice that, guess I will look into the AP2 a bit more then.

BigSticks

Ap1 9k ap2 8k and the lay out is slightly differnt

turbodremz

iTrader: (18)

Yup, just got finished looking at them. And got in contact with an AP2 owner that happens to have an LS1, and he said the gauges work perfectly with the Dakota Digital boxes for speedo/tach, and the stock LS1 temp sending unit hooked up and read perfectly. So that only leaves the fuel sending unit, which I dont see it being a problem.

So AP2 it is, and found a place I can get one with the harness for $250 shipped, with the ODO set to the 65K miles the LS1 has on it. Wont be 100% accurate, but will be close.

BigSticks

Sweet... Whats up with your stocker? Wanna lend it and help wire into ye ole shred sled?

lilSCsteve

iTrader: (71)

S2K gets my vote...good luck, can't wait to see what you end up going with. Thanks for sharing!

soarer13oy

iTrader: (13)

I like the rx8. Anyways you should post a diy when youre done