View Poll Results: Which gauge cluster should I drop in?

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Thread: Old Skool Gauges

  1. 06-07-2005, 01:58 PM #1
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    Question Old Skool Gauges

    Okay I want your opinions. As most of you know I'm doing a full rebuild/swap with my 84' Accord. I'm trying to go as 3G as possible but for gauges I'm going back a step because there are no gauge upgrades for 2Gs and lude/teg/civic stock gauges are a no go without major mods.

    I pulled this 83' Accord cluster (top pic) from the Junkyard with minimal difficulty yesterday. I was gonna swap it with the ugly stock 84' orange-glow gauge cluster (bottom pic).

    I know the 83' is an auto and for a sedan that's why if I use it I'm gonna black the gear selector indicator and drop a new gauge into the center where the door warning lights are. I think a air/fuel gauge or oil temp would be useful. What do you guys think?



    83' Accord LX Auto Sedan stock gauge cluster



    84' Accord LX 5-speed Hatchback stock gauge cluster

    Too bad the 83' tach only goes to 7K! But they both hit 120 on the speedo.
    Last edited by phrenology; 06-07-2005 at 02:03 PM.

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  2. 06-07-2005, 03:06 PM #2
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    put a nice Defi guage in the middle!

    Oil pressure would be a nice one too or even a better water temp one.


    get one of these cool Defi HUD. http://www.streetrays.com/catalog/pr...oducts_id/8898
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  3. 06-07-2005, 03:08 PM #3
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    looks good, are you going to modify the gauge face at all, like update the look?

    can you cut that door indicator out without messing up the circuitry?
    Last edited by A20A1; 06-07-2005 at 03:15 PM.
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  4. 06-07-2005, 03:44 PM #4
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    keep the pac man tach, omg!
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  5. 06-07-2005, 04:15 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by mr eff
    keep the pac man tach, omg!
    DeeeeDOoo Deeeedoooo CHOMP CHOMP CHOMP....BloooooP WHomp Whooomp... Yeah I want to install an Atari 7800 with a 13" black and white TV in my Accord!!!

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  6. 06-07-2005, 08:58 PM #6
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    having the 83 tach peg at 7k would be fun ... it would seem like you're spinning the engine a lot faster when the little needle goes from one side to the other so quickly!

    keep up the good work, chief. when are you coming to visit the bay again?
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  7. 06-07-2005, 09:27 PM #7
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    i like the look of the '83 gauge how it is. i think the door indicator adds to the look.
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  8. 06-08-2005, 12:41 AM #8
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  9. 06-08-2005, 01:45 AM #9
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    lol.. ones for a manual and the other is for an automatic?.. but i guess it doesn't really matter... but still lol... is yours an automatic or manual? i'd put a non automatic gauge cluster into an automatic but i dont know if i'd put an automatic gauge cluster into a manual lol..

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  10. 06-08-2005, 06:47 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by HaShfIeNd
    lol.. ones for a manual and the other is for an automatic?.. but i guess it doesn't really matter... but still lol... is yours an automatic or manual? i'd put a non automatic gauge cluster into an automatic but i dont know if i'd put an automatic gauge cluster into a manual lol..
    Dude, I'm gonna modify it if I use the 83' Auto!

    Quote Originally Posted by Phrenology
    I know the 83' is an auto and for a sedan that's why if I use it I'm gonna black the gear selector indicator and drop a new gauge into the center where the door warning lights are. I think a air/fuel gauge or oil temp would be useful. What do you guys think?

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  11. 06-08-2005, 08:44 AM #11
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    I would stay with the 84 Cluster. I had an 85 and I miss the way it looked.
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  12. 06-08-2005, 11:55 AM #12
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    doh rofl you said that in your orginal post my bad

    Quote Originally Posted by phrenology




    Dude, I'm gonna modify it if I use the 83' Auto!

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  13. 06-08-2005, 07:46 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by HaShfIeNd
    doh rofl you said that in your orginal post my bad
    Its cool with me man...I just hate it when people just blast comments without reading. Anyway input is always welcome with my polls and build advice. Lol

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  14. 02-20-2006, 08:03 PM #14
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    Re: Old Skool Gauges

    Hell yeah! Go with the old school! I just ordered an analog clock for my LX and I'm lighting it with blue LEDs to give it a modern old school look. I'll post pics when I get it in.

    Actually, I'll post pics of my regular gauges too. I pulled out the green filters on the bulbs and replaced the bulbs with blue LEDs. The result is a very modern look at night, but still stock in appearance.
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  15. 02-20-2006, 08:04 PM #15
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    Re: Old Skool Gauges

    Oh man do I feel like a dumbass... this is a 6 month old post... wish I could have found this sooner. Loving this new 2gee section.
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  16. 02-26-2006, 04:07 PM #16
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    Re: Old Skool Gauges

    lol no prob man...evrybodys just lookin thru tha posts anyways...hey lemme kno how tha LEDs look with tha analog clock!
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  17. 03-28-2006, 10:17 PM #17
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    Re: Old Skool Gauges

    another analog clock is one thing i do need, all of mine are done. have tons of digital ones though.
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    Re: Old Skool Gauges

    84 it stands out more
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  19. 03-28-2006, 11:16 PM #19
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    Re: Old Skool Gauges

    ivee always been a fan of the 83 type. looks more modern thatn the boring 85's. i was planin on putting and 83 manual guage in my 85 ASAP.
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    Re: Old Skool Gauges

    i think he's already gone with the 83 cluster. i have/can get spares, but my cluster is acting up right now.
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  21. 03-28-2006, 11:47 PM #21
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    Re: Old Skool Gauges

    im bout to swap out my auto tranny. unfortuneately ive moved to a different state recently and now i dont have acess to the good JY's anymore ima have some fun tryin to find the manual guages now.

    good deal on going with the 83's though.
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