Replace Stock V6 Gauge With Gt Guages? Can It Be Done?

Lanchero302 · March 12th, 2009, 11:00 PM

Hi, I'm tired of my gauges in my 2000 V6 mustang pegging at 125 even though the car is still picking up speed. I would like to replace the stock gauge cluster with one out of a GT, a speedo that goes to 150. I hear from some people that it is a simple plug and play type of thing. While others tell me that you can't do it. Does anyone in here know the answer please?

white03v6 · March 12th, 2009, 11:16 PM

ive heard that it will fit, but the tachometer will be off, but you should be able to get it that fixed somehow.

Lanchero302 · March 12th, 2009, 11:19 PM

Do you happen to know why the speedometer would be right but not the tach? The tach is identical to the V6 one, the Speedo is the one that is different. I'm not disagreeing with you. I'm just trying to figure out why. Any ideas?

ewells2420 · March 12th, 2009, 11:55 PM

It wont work because of the anti theft system. As far as I know.

Safi · March 12th, 2009, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by ewells2420

It wont work because of the anti theft system. As far as I know.

That can be fixed easily with a tune

ewells2420 · March 13th, 2009, 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by commandersafi

That can be fixed easily with a tune

really? does it have to be a custom tune or a setting on the tuner? like say the xcal3

Safi · March 13th, 2009, 01:08 AM

Originally Posted by ewells2420

really? does it have to be a custom tune or a setting on the tuner? like say the xcal3

Sadly it has to be custom, there is no user option to let you turn off PATS.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · March 13th, 2009, 01:15 AM

go ahead and get a mach1 cluster...i like it better

Lanchero302 · March 13th, 2009, 01:18 AM

I'm installing my saleen kit on the car this winter, so I actually think I've decided to go with the saleen cluster. I did some more research and all I have to do is take it to a ford dealership and have the computers reprogramed. Then the anti theft stuff will still work. Does that sound right to anyone else?

Safi · March 13th, 2009, 01:20 AM

Originally Posted by Lanchero302

I'm installing my saleen kit on the car this winter, so I actually think I've decided to go with the saleen cluster. I did some more research and all I have to do is take it to a ford dealership and have the computers reprogramed. Then the anti theft stuff will still work. Does that sound right to anyone else?

Yes, i believe ford can do it for you...They will charge you out the ass though

. You might as well use this excuse to get a tuner

white03v6 · March 13th, 2009, 01:21 AM

Originally Posted by Lanchero302

Do you happen to know why the speedometer would be right but not the tach? The tach is identical to the V6 one, the Speedo is the one that is different. I'm not disagreeing with you. I'm just trying to figure out why. Any ideas?

well, they do have different spedos, but, as i was informed, the signals the v6s and the v8s send to the speedo is the same, but the signals to the tach are different.

mooses · March 13th, 2009, 01:46 AM

I believe I've heard of a couple people who have done it. They had to take it to the dealership to get it to work properly though. Dealer charged around $100 if I recall correctly.

edit: our cars aren't meant to go that fast, so there's no reason for you to do so. You won't even be able to get out of the 130s, so there really isn't any reason to get a 150mph speedometer.

Lanchero302 · March 13th, 2009, 03:00 AM

Stage II Procharger, three core intercooler, 200 shot of juice, in a 4.2 stroker. Yes, it can hit 150. It's been caught on my buddy's radar. He's a baltimore city cop. As I was saying, should I stick with the GT gauges that top at 150, or just throw in the Saleen gauges, 1. because they'll match the interior and rest of the car next spring after the Saleen Kit is installed, 2. because the car does go a little higher than 150? Also, I'm not posing as a V8 or anything. I'm having special S256 emblems made up. And the honey comb panel on the back already has the V6 badge on, not the gt one.

white03v6 · March 13th, 2009, 04:27 PM

it really depends on what you want to do, if you like how the saleen gauges look over the gt gauges, then go with them.

ESG-642T · March 13th, 2009, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Lanchero302

Stage II Procharger, three core intercooler, 200 shot of juice, in a 4.2 stroker. Yes, it can hit 150. It's been caught on my buddy's radar. He's a baltimore city cop. As I was saying, should I stick with the GT gauges that top at 150, or just throw in the Saleen gauges, 1. because they'll match the interior and rest of the car next spring after the Saleen Kit is installed, 2. because the car does go a little higher than 150? Also, I'm not posing as a V8 or anything. I'm having special S256 emblems made up. And the honey comb panel on the back already has the V6 badge on, not the gt one.

^ is that a wish list of mods?

white03v6 · March 13th, 2009, 05:08 PM

i think he already has it all because he says 150 was caught on his buddy's radar

ewells2420 · March 13th, 2009, 05:48 PM

its my list of wishes. Although exhange the 4.2L for a 4.6 4V

WLJohnson05 · March 13th, 2009, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by SSStang

^ is that a wish list of mods?

thats what i was thinking....

but my question is why do u want 150+ on there in the first place besides to make it look like a faster car....if u are doing over 150 then u prolly shouldnt be on the road in the first place bc at those speeds ur gonna end up killing someone

i just have never seen the point of people doing that unless it was a full gt to saleen conversion or something...just kinda dumb...

Lanchero302 · March 14th, 2009, 10:45 AM

You do realize that there are street legal twin turbo mustangs out there and that they have been winning the shootouts at dragstrips right? Research it. There was a 1996 purple TT V6 in Mustangs and fast fords last year. Ran 9.23 1/4 mile. And it was his everyday driver. If they have 4 bangers out there than can run 9's, why do people have such a hard time understanding that a 6 cyl. can too? P.S. I should note that this was originally bought as an everyday driver until I read that article. I have since bought a 94 vortec blazer 4x4 for my everyday car. I keep this as a weekend car. As for V8s, I have a 1967 Ford Ranchero with a 351w. I grew up building muscle cars and street rods with my dad. I just got the idea one day to start dumping money in the mustang. Think about it. How many beefed up GTs and cobras do you see? Now, how often do you see a V6 Mustang that could rip them a new a$$? Yes, it does seem pointless and like a lot of work when you could have just bought a V8 to begin with, but where the fun in that? What can I say? I like a challenge. Now anyway, back to the subject. So all I would have to do is take the car and the new gauge cluster to a ford deal and pay them to reprogram everything? Is that correct?

00BlueMustang · March 15th, 2009, 12:53 AM

Yes

March 12th, 2009, 11:00 PM	#1
Lanchero302 Newbie 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Replace Stock V6 Gauge With Gt Guages? Can It Be Done? Hi, I'm tired of my gauges in my 2000 V6 mustang pegging at 125 even though the car is still picking up speed. I would like to replace the stock gauge cluster with one out of a GT, a speedo that goes to 150. I hear from some people that it is a simple plug and play type of thing. While others tell me that you can't do it. Does anyone in here know the answer please?

March 12th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#2
white03v6 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 V6 Mustang Too long@Too slow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 2,672 iTrader: 1 reviews	ive heard that it will fit, but the tachometer will be off, but you should be able to get it that fixed somehow. __________________ NCMM Co-Founder NCMM Website NCMM Forums

March 13th, 2009, 01:15 AM	#8
6ER THEN I 8ER! Premium Member 3.9L V6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 20,970 iTrader: 1 reviews	go ahead and get a mach1 cluster...i like it better __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 6k HIDs - Rear Sway Bar - Mac Prochamber - Goodridge Gstop SS Lines - Lots of Visual Fun - Go Fast Mods (no point in buying...it's a v6) Want to see your car as art...ask me how

March 13th, 2009, 01:46 AM	#12
mooses Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 396 iTrader: 0 reviews	I believe I've heard of a couple people who have done it. They had to take it to the dealership to get it to work properly though. Dealer charged around $100 if I recall correctly. edit: our cars aren't meant to go that fast, so there's no reason for you to do so. You won't even be able to get out of the 130s, so there really isn't any reason to get a 150mph speedometer. Last edited by mooses; March 13th, 2009 at 01:59 AM.

March 13th, 2009, 03:00 AM	#13
Lanchero302 Newbie 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stage II Procharger, three core intercooler, 200 shot of juice, in a 4.2 stroker. Yes, it can hit 150. It's been caught on my buddy's radar. He's a baltimore city cop. As I was saying, should I stick with the GT gauges that top at 150, or just throw in the Saleen gauges, 1. because they'll match the interior and rest of the car next spring after the Saleen Kit is installed, 2. because the car does go a little higher than 150? Also, I'm not posing as a V8 or anything. I'm having special S256 emblems made up. And the honey comb panel on the back already has the V6 badge on, not the gt one. Last edited by Lanchero302; March 13th, 2009 at 04:31 AM.

March 12th, 2009, 11:19 PM	#3
Lanchero302 Newbie 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do you happen to know why the speedometer would be right but not the tach? The tach is identical to the V6 one, the Speedo is the one that is different. I'm not disagreeing with you. I'm just trying to figure out why. Any ideas?

March 12th, 2009, 11:55 PM	#4
ewells2420 Banned 2003 V6 Mustang 14.2 @ 96 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 644 iTrader: 0 reviews	It wont work because of the anti theft system. As far as I know.

March 13th, 2009, 01:18 AM	#9
Lanchero302 Newbie 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm installing my saleen kit on the car this winter, so I actually think I've decided to go with the saleen cluster. I did some more research and all I have to do is take it to a ford dealership and have the computers reprogramed. Then the anti theft stuff will still work. Does that sound right to anyone else?

March 13th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#14
white03v6 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 V6 Mustang Too long@Too slow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 2,672 iTrader: 1 reviews	it really depends on what you want to do, if you like how the saleen gauges look over the gt gauges, then go with them. __________________ NCMM Co-Founder NCMM Website NCMM Forums

March 13th, 2009, 05:08 PM	#16
white03v6 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 V6 Mustang Too long@Too slow Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 2,672 iTrader: 1 reviews	i think he already has it all because he says 150 was caught on his buddy's radar __________________ NCMM Co-Founder NCMM Website NCMM Forums

March 13th, 2009, 05:48 PM	#17
ewells2420 Banned 2003 V6 Mustang 14.2 @ 96 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 644 iTrader: 0 reviews	its my list of wishes. Although exhange the 4.2L for a 4.6 4V

March 14th, 2009, 10:45 AM	#19
Lanchero302 Newbie 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	You do realize that there are street legal twin turbo mustangs out there and that they have been winning the shootouts at dragstrips right? Research it. There was a 1996 purple TT V6 in Mustangs and fast fords last year. Ran 9.23 1/4 mile. And it was his everyday driver. If they have 4 bangers out there than can run 9's, why do people have such a hard time understanding that a 6 cyl. can too? P.S. I should note that this was originally bought as an everyday driver until I read that article. I have since bought a 94 vortec blazer 4x4 for my everyday car. I keep this as a weekend car. As for V8s, I have a 1967 Ford Ranchero with a 351w. I grew up building muscle cars and street rods with my dad. I just got the idea one day to start dumping money in the mustang. Think about it. How many beefed up GTs and cobras do you see? Now, how often do you see a V6 Mustang that could rip them a new a$$? Yes, it does seem pointless and like a lot of work when you could have just bought a V8 to begin with, but where the fun in that? What can I say? I like a challenge. Now anyway, back to the subject. So all I would have to do is take the car and the new gauge cluster to a ford deal and pay them to reprogram everything? Is that correct? Last edited by Lanchero302; March 14th, 2009 at 10:50 AM.

March 15th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#20
00BlueMustang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, North Carolina Posts: 1,726 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes __________________ *Detailing Crew Member* North Carolina Modded Mustangs #5

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