V8 guage cluster

Bosshawg600

Bosshawg600

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So Im thinking of adding one more addition to the truck....Got a good deal on a Dodge 1500 guage cluster, but Im not sure what needs to be done to make it work.

Is it just a screw in, plug in the guages, or do I have to do some custom wireing? Or is it too much of a pain and better to run an aftermarket tach for ease of install????
 
Just plug it in. What year is it out of? I am pretty sure it needs to be out of a v8 which most are.
 
I think in 2001 they had a significant wiring change. Know an 01 that put a 98.5 in and the high beam light was on all the time.
 
If it's just a plug n play, then maybe we'll just plug it in and see if it works for sure.

Faker thinks it's a good deal, but I haven't told him how much I'm charging him for all of the AN fittings that I gave him also. :poke:
 
Maybe one day he'll figure out the pump issue and be able to get the tach to move.....
 
yea prolly so because the ECM still reads the same tach signal and just puts out a voltage to the motor in the cluster. on the pre-ecm models the cluster is prolly built for the engine and must get the tach signal right from the pick up on the balancer
 
getblown5.9 said:
yea prolly so because the ECM still reads the same tach signal and just puts out a voltage to the motor in the cluster. on the pre-ecm models the cluster is prolly built for the engine and must get the tach signal right from the pick up on the balancer
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Actually the ECM communicates with the dash via the can network. I see why you Ppumped it now. LOL J/K
 
LOL :Cheer:

I'm with ya TJ!!!

I'm just waiting on tranny parts and a fuel system that will hold up to the new p-pump swap!

Back on topic...I bought a dash cluster form someone here (I forgot who), and it is a different design from my '99, older style i believe. I also saw on a thread somewhere around here (and I can't find it again) someone stated that it wont work on my truck... Can somebody refresh my limited memory?
 
dieseltracks said:
If it's just a plug n play, then maybe we'll just plug it in and see if it works for sure.

Faker thinks it's a good deal, but I haven't told him how much I'm charging him for all of the AN fittings that I gave him also. :poke:
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Im thinking Im going to go that way with it Dave. I just dont want to get into a wireing nightmare!!!

house said:
still needs a recall tach for itpa
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2.6 class doesnt
 
2.6 does
The Street Stock 2.6 Diesel category is designed for streetable pickup trucks (full bodied diesel pickup trucks). Valid DOT registration and license plates are mandatory.

Class weight: 8000 lbs. with/including driver.

Engine: The engine is restricted to six cylinder and eight cylinder compression ignition engines. All vehicles must have an OEM engine. The engine must be governed to no more than 4800 RPM. Each vehicle must have recall tack, if over 4800 one warning will be issued, after that DQ with no points or money for that pull. Random checks will be performed by class tech officials.
http://www.indianatruckpullers.net/4WDStreet_Diesel.html
 
house said:
2.6 does
The Street Stock 2.6 Diesel category is designed for streetable pickup trucks (full bodied diesel pickup trucks). Valid DOT registration and license plates are mandatory.

Class weight: 8000 lbs. with/including driver.

Engine: The engine is restricted to six cylinder and eight cylinder compression ignition engines. All vehicles must have an OEM engine. The engine must be governed to no more than 4800 RPM. Each vehicle must have recall tack, if over 4800 one warning will be issued, after that DQ with no points or money for that pull. Random checks will be performed by class tech officials.
http://www.indianatruckpullers.net/4WDStreet_Diesel.html
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That rule is for auto trucks THATS FOR SURE!!! I dont like that rule:bang
 
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