JDM Tachometer Installation, from ST205 Gauge Cluster Options

[purplegt4]

Before


Removed cluster from dash, then removed screws on top left


Popped out clear plastic by pushing clear tabs.


Removed black bezel


Have 2 pieces off the cluster


removed 3 screws around the black box directly behind the tachometer


side by side view


usdm tach rear circuit board...


...is the same as the jdm tach rear circuit board.


new brake / (!) light.


After


This post has been edited by purplegt4: Jul 7, 2014 - 10:53 PM

[Fate]

very nice. i was actually just thinking tonight that i would like to do this in the near future.

[BonzaiCelica]

very simple and effective thanks.

[Cuts_the_Pilot]

I think i still have my stock dials left if someone wants them to do this mod.
PM me if interested.

[HectortheRican]

So let me get this straight, so this mod is purely aesthetic? Obviously it doesn't increase the revs to 9k , but will the needle still function at the same rate as it would on the USDM tach?

Edit: Because if it is just aesthetic, and the needle will function at exactly the same rate as before, I may snag your tach, Cuts.

This post has been edited by HectortheRican: Sep 7, 2011 - 7:06 PM

[Cuts_the_Pilot]

Sorry dude the dials are spoken for. You are currently 3rd in line, so if the other two dont come through with the goods they are yours . Probably not likely.

No it doesnt increase the revs.

[Fate]

They're mine! Cuts lets make this happen

[FORGMANN]

I sold him the tach pictured.. its is a non beams tach
with beams circuit board to process right signal.

I have in my car now a beams cluster running a 5sfe (soon
to be actual beams) and works as normal. I did it by swapping
non beams 3sge circuit board on back and since signal is same type
as 5sfe reads correctly.

I did it in 5sfe car for hell of it until i strip car for swap. 9k cluster
is really only useful for Beams,3sge or 3sgte swapped cars. If installling
in 5sfe powered car it is a complete waste of time and money.

To swap boards there is few screws and 4 tabs in center you bend up
slightly. Install new board bend tabs back,screw in done.

If you get a complete st205 or 3sge st202 tach then bolt right and work
with no mods. Again waste of time on 5s powered car

I can supply more tachs possibly if needed..

[NYp8tBaller07]

you should get some LED's for the cherry on top

[purplegt4]

So let me get this straight, so this mod is purely aesthetic? Obviously it doesn't increase the revs to 9k

this came from my clip. it just adds a 9 and the needle no longer goes into the red.

I sold him the tach pictured.. its is a non beams tach

I think that was a looonnnggg time ago! haha I sold that old cluster.

[1soljaslim5]

do you know if i can do that from a st202 cluster and swap out the rpm and the fuel and temp tachs into the st204??

[msk59]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but cannot see pictures any more.If someone can update the pictures that would be great.

This post has been edited by msk59: Jul 6, 2014 - 8:10 PM