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Old 03-30-2014, 12:11 AM
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cluster swap and now tach is way off

I just swapped my v6 cluster for a v8 115 mph cluster. Problem is now, my tach is horrible off. Idling, where the old cluster said like 750 rpm, the new tach is at 5500 rpm. All the way around. Start driving or giving out had and it pegs over till you idle. Also when I turn the car off of goes to 7000 rpm or the peg point. Help?
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Re: cluster swap and now tach is way off

Originally Posted by evilemokid94
I just swapped my v6 cluster for a v8 115 mph cluster.
I assume that's the issue. V6 clusters are a straight swap for a V6 as are V8 clusters for a V8. Vary from that and problems are bound to crop up.

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I'm lost James? Iv got a v8 in my car.
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Re: cluster swap and now tach is way off

Originally Posted by evilemokid94
I'm lost James? Iv got a v8 in my car.
Ah, swapped as in traded. Thought you meant you'd swapped a V6 cluster into a V8. I'd guess the cluster either isn't seated correctly or the tach is bad.

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Re: cluster swap and now tach is way off

Highly likely your "new" tach is bad. A very common problem with our cars.
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Is there a way to fix it or?
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Re: cluster swap and now tach is way off

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/elec...meter-fix.html

Right here. Or you can send it to a member to fix it for about $35
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