Gauge Swap

00RoushV6 · September 19th, 2008, 06:11 PM

Can you swap the gauge from a v6 cluster to a v8 cluster? My cluster isn't the Roush cluster and I was wanting to order the v8 roush cluster for mine, instead of the v6 roush cluster. Would this cause any issues or not?

AtlanticBlue99 · September 19th, 2008, 06:30 PM

yeah the speedo and tach will be off.

00RoushV6 · September 19th, 2008, 06:45 PM

Is there any way to adjust that, or should I just stick with the v6 cluster?

AtlanticBlue99 · September 19th, 2008, 06:46 PM

surely with a tune you could adjust it, but not just a handheld tuner's default options. you would need to get into the computer. ford dealers have programs that let them do that stuff, and im sure some shops might too.

00RoushV6 · September 19th, 2008, 06:51 PM

The biggest reason I'm looking to go to the v8 cluster is it reads 150 versus 120. And when I'm done, I'll be able to do 150+ in it. I can already break 120 in it. Not that it's very smart to be doing. It takes a good couple of seconds for it to come back down from there to, so I'm thinking I may have been push 130+, again probably not very smart. I was just looking for a cluster that could read up to 150. If it will be to much of a pain to do, I'll just stay with the v6 cluster.

97S281 · September 19th, 2008, 07:00 PM

stay with the 120, You'll just get pissed when your doing 133 and your'e only reving 5000 rpm but the car won't give you any more. At least with a 120 you can say you pegged it.

SleeperStang88 · September 19th, 2008, 07:18 PM

http://www.simcoltd.com/assets/pdf/2...xx_install.pdf

this website is how you can do it yourself, from a v6 cluster to a v8 cluster, i want to do the same thing you do

00RoushV6 · September 19th, 2008, 07:21 PM

Thank you for that sleeperstang88, that will come in handy if I do decide to go with it.

SleeperStang88 · September 19th, 2008, 07:33 PM

no problem, i plan on doin it to my stang this winter

AtlanticBlue99 · September 19th, 2008, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by SleeperStang88

http://www.simcoltd.com/assets/pdf/2...xx_install.pdf

this website is how you can do it yourself, from a v6 cluster to a v8 cluster, i want to do the same thing you do

that will not re-calibrate the speedometer. that is just the instructions for installing Simco, LTD gauge clusters. I have the Simco, LTD 120mph White gauge cluster...

98stangv6 · September 19th, 2008, 08:22 PM

I wish they made gauges for the cars that have analog odometers...

mooses · September 19th, 2008, 11:10 PM

Dealers would be able to reprogram it, but I've heard they charge around $150, so I wouldn't think it's worth it just to have the speedo say 150mph.

Stop driving like a retard.

SleeperStang88 · September 20th, 2008, 01:09 AM

it tells you how to put a gt cluster on a v6, they just happen to be the company who shows it

AtlanticBlue99 · September 20th, 2008, 02:07 AM

Originally Posted by SleeperStang88

it tells you how to put a gt cluster on a v6, they just happen to be the company who shows it

like i said before. the directions in that link will not re-calibrate the speedometer.

September 19th, 2008, 06:11 PM	#1
00RoushV6 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 85 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gauge Swap Can you swap the gauge from a v6 cluster to a v8 cluster? My cluster isn't the Roush cluster and I was wanting to order the v8 roush cluster for mine, instead of the v6 roush cluster. Would this cause any issues or not? __________________ K&N FIPK2 CAI; B&M Pro Ripper; Diablo Sport Tuner; Roush Performance Exhaust; Roush Stage 1 Body Kit; Roush 1.5" front lowering springs; Roush 0.8" rear lowering springs;Roush racing pedles; Plus more to come.

September 19th, 2008, 06:30 PM	#2
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah the speedo and tach will be off. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

September 19th, 2008, 06:45 PM	#3
00RoushV6 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 85 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is there any way to adjust that, or should I just stick with the v6 cluster? __________________ K&N FIPK2 CAI; B&M Pro Ripper; Diablo Sport Tuner; Roush Performance Exhaust; Roush Stage 1 Body Kit; Roush 1.5" front lowering springs; Roush 0.8" rear lowering springs;Roush racing pedles; Plus more to come.

September 19th, 2008, 06:46 PM	#4
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,859 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	surely with a tune you could adjust it, but not just a handheld tuner's default options. you would need to get into the computer. ford dealers have programs that let them do that stuff, and im sure some shops might too. __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

September 19th, 2008, 06:51 PM	#5
00RoushV6 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 85 iTrader: 0 reviews	The biggest reason I'm looking to go to the v8 cluster is it reads 150 versus 120. And when I'm done, I'll be able to do 150+ in it. I can already break 120 in it. Not that it's very smart to be doing. It takes a good couple of seconds for it to come back down from there to, so I'm thinking I may have been push 130+, again probably not very smart. I was just looking for a cluster that could read up to 150. If it will be to much of a pain to do, I'll just stay with the v6 cluster. __________________ K&N FIPK2 CAI; B&M Pro Ripper; Diablo Sport Tuner; Roush Performance Exhaust; Roush Stage 1 Body Kit; Roush 1.5" front lowering springs; Roush 0.8" rear lowering springs;Roush racing pedles; Plus more to come.

September 19th, 2008, 07:00 PM	#6
97S281 Rollin' 18/ pushin' 2 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Zebulon N.C. Posts: 6,259 iTrader: 13 reviews	stay with the 120, You'll just get pissed when your doing 133 and your'e only reving 5000 rpm but the car won't give you any more. At least with a 120 you can say you pegged it. __________________ MODS IN GARAGE NCMM ORIGINAL BLOWN 96-98 CREW MEMBER # 1

September 19th, 2008, 07:18 PM	#7
SleeperStang88 Regular 2000 Mustang V6 need to run at track Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 361 iTrader: 2 reviews	http://www.simcoltd.com/assets/pdf/2...xx_install.pdf this website is how you can do it yourself, from a v6 cluster to a v8 cluster, i want to do the same thing you do

September 19th, 2008, 07:21 PM	#8
00RoushV6 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 85 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thank you for that sleeperstang88, that will come in handy if I do decide to go with it. __________________ K&N FIPK2 CAI; B&M Pro Ripper; Diablo Sport Tuner; Roush Performance Exhaust; Roush Stage 1 Body Kit; Roush 1.5" front lowering springs; Roush 0.8" rear lowering springs;Roush racing pedles; Plus more to come.

September 19th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#9
SleeperStang88 Regular 2000 Mustang V6 need to run at track Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 361 iTrader: 2 reviews	no problem, i plan on doin it to my stang this winter

September 19th, 2008, 08:22 PM	#11
98stangv6 Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Mustang V6 SLOW 17.13@80.85 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,138 iTrader: 1 reviews	I wish they made gauges for the cars that have analog odometers... __________________ JAKE'S PIITB CREW MEMBER#4

September 19th, 2008, 11:10 PM	#12
mooses Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 396 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dealers would be able to reprogram it, but I've heard they charge around $150, so I wouldn't think it's worth it just to have the speedo say 150mph. Stop driving like a retard.

September 20th, 2008, 01:09 AM	#13
SleeperStang88 Regular 2000 Mustang V6 need to run at track Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 361 iTrader: 2 reviews	it tells you how to put a gt cluster on a v6, they just happen to be the company who shows it

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