Guage Cluster!!

[XJLafonda]

Alrighty, I was searching through the forum for this, and found one thing that said that there were like FOUR models of guage clusters for my era of XJ. I want to see if I can find one with a tachometer, because I have a 5sp in my XJ...but instead of a tach, i've got a grossly over lage fuel gauge...WHO NEEDS A 6" FUEL GAUGE!?

So...any input on this whole dillemma, because on a 5spd, driving without a tach is kinda difficult, cause I'm not used to the sound of a 4.0 yet...and I'm trying to squeeze some MPG outta the gas hog.

 

[Harlee&Tahoe]

hmm... year of your XJ will definately help others help you

Yeah I agree about the tach, try living with mountain passes

you drive a 94'

 

[XJLafonda]

'94 XJ 4.0L HO 5spd

 

[Harlee&Tahoe]

91-96 is what I found with 10 min. of searching.

I did the same thing to my 87' renix, grab senders or your guages will not work

 

[XJLafonda]

Where would one get senders?

 

[OCMI_Teddy]

any auto parts store. You need to change the oil pressure and water temp sensor.

 

[Harlee&Tahoe]

better off getting new ones than using old donor ones

 

[OCMI_Teddy]

+1 to that. don't want to skimp on the stuff that tells ya if your XJs about to blow up or not

 

[XJLafonda]

Awsome! Thanks...now I've just gotta find the dash cluster, yay!

 

[DTC32992]

u could jus buy an aftermarket tach. that is provided that u can find one without a 9inch diameter on it!!!Not to mention a big yellow shift light.....(damn ricers)

 

[XJLafonda]

I don't like the big huge honkin' shift lights...it's annoying. i'm like WHO'S SHIFTIN' HERE!?!? I KNOW WHEN I WANNA SHIFT!

 

[DTC32992]

^^ exactly my point, u took the words right outta my mouth.

 

[Wolf]

better off getting new ones than using old donor ones

:yelclap: Dealership/Auto Parts store for the new sensors.

Make sure you specify to the counterman that you want the sensors for the guage-style cluster, not the idiot-light style one.

It's all plug-and-play after that. (I did this swap in my 85 2.5L a few years back.... couldn't stand that stupid upshift light coming on at 2k rpms. :wstupid: ).

 

[Wolf]

I don't like the big huge honkin' shift lights...it's annoying. i'm like WHO'S SHIFTIN' HERE!?!? I KNOW WHEN I WANNA SHIFT!

:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

 

[badron]

Shift when then the motor tells you to shift. Not some light. The light is OK for beginners or first time stick drivers. I forget it's even there.
Tachs look kool. BUT (IMO) better to keep your eyes on the road not watchen some needle.

 

[jesterbomb]

I don't like the big huge honkin' shift lights...it's annoying. i'm like WHO'S SHIFTIN' HERE!?!? I KNOW WHEN I WANNA SHIFT!

I ROFL'd.

So true. I put tape over the factory shift light too.

And, the high beam indicator. Effing' thing is bright...