Tilt column in 88 Coupe - what cluster do I need?

2FastLX · 03-29-2002, 01:57 PM

I have an 88 Coupe, a tilt column out of an 87-89, a black dash out of a 93, an 88 and a 93 cluster bezel (the big piece with the headlight/hazard switchs in it), and steering column trim for either setup as well.

I know the cluster, bezel, and column trim are different on the 90-93 interiors, and I will need to use the 87-89 column trim, but do I have to use the gauges out of an 87-93, or can I use the 90-93 gauges?

Anyone solved this dilema before? If you have any ideas let me know so I can start looking for the correct parts to finish this off.

Thanks.

Coupe Devil · 03-29-2002, 02:20 PM

Hey Kev. I have the dash out of the 88 I am building to the drag car, it was tilt also. When you figure out what you need let me know, I got the parts.

Brad

2FastLX · 03-29-2002, 02:29 PM

I have pretty much everything I need except for a 140mph cluster.

Who is it that recalibrates speedometers? I've seen 160 and 200 mph clusters before on eBay.

Coupe Devil · 03-29-2002, 03:31 PM

I have already sold my 150 speedo to 88cobra. I am not sure who re does the speedos, order a Florida50 kit for it man. That would look killer.

I.E. this car, Not sure whos it is but it is someone on this sites I believe.

fast88 · 03-29-2002, 09:29 PM

If you are using the 88 column you have to use the 87-89 guages the 90-93 coulmn is wider because of the air bag.The bezel is the same though .I tried to put a 91 gt 140 cluster in my 88 notch with tilt and it doesn't fit.I have the cluster still if anyone needs one,or has a 87-89 140 mph they wanna trade hehehe I'm not that lucky!

stangsrule · 03-31-2002, 12:27 AM

Hey Kev, not sure but think BBK will re-do those speedo's for you.

fiveohpatrol · 03-31-2002, 02:07 AM

hey kevin, wasn't it you that was complaining a few months back about having 2 set of guages? (stock and aftermarket)

If I was in your situation with that project, I'd just dump the stock guages in the trash and do that setup like the one in the picture that pony_power_90 posted. That looks killer

03-29-2002, 01:57 PM	#1
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Tilt column in 88 Coupe - what cluster do I need? I have an 88 Coupe, a tilt column out of an 87-89, a black dash out of a 93, an 88 and a 93 cluster bezel (the big piece with the headlight/hazard switchs in it), and steering column trim for either setup as well. I know the cluster, bezel, and column trim are different on the 90-93 interiors, and I will need to use the 87-89 column trim, but do I have to use the gauges out of an 87-93, or can I use the 90-93 gauges? Anyone solved this dilema before? If you have any ideas let me know so I can start looking for the correct parts to finish this off. Thanks. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

03-29-2002, 02:20 PM	#2
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Hey Kev. I have the dash out of the 88 I am building to the drag car, it was tilt also. When you figure out what you need let me know, I got the parts. Brad __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

03-29-2002, 02:29 PM	#3
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	I have pretty much everything I need except for a 140mph cluster. Who is it that recalibrates speedometers? I've seen 160 and 200 mph clusters before on eBay. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

03-29-2002, 03:31 PM	#4
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	I have already sold my 150 speedo to 88cobra. I am not sure who re does the speedos, order a Florida50 kit for it man. That would look killer. I.E. this car, Not sure whos it is but it is someone on this sites I believe. __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

03-29-2002, 09:29 PM	#5
fast88 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockingham,N.C. Posts: 80	dash?????????????????? If you are using the 88 column you have to use the 87-89 guages the 90-93 coulmn is wider because of the air bag.The bezel is the same though .I tried to put a 91 gt 140 cluster in my 88 notch with tilt and it doesn't fit.I have the cluster still if anyone needs one,or has a 87-89 140 mph they wanna trade hehehe I'm not that lucky! __________________ 88 Notchback orig. 4 cylinder car with a efi v8 swap from a wrecked 89 5.0 hatch,edelbrock performer rpm's 190/160,typhoon intake,comp cams 1.6 rockers,65mm tb and spacer,pa performance c4 w/ 3000 stall,3.73's auburn pro, 31 spline mosers,mac off road h-pipe,1 5/8 shorties ,and 2 1/2 pro dumps,kirban fpr,190 lph walbrp. SOON TO BE BLOWN!

03-31-2002, 12:27 AM	#6
stangsrule Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 512	Hey Kev, not sure but think BBK will re-do those speedo's for you. __________________ 92GT Lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, SMC Alky Injection kit, J&S Knock Gaurd, TwEECer RT and a bunch of other stuff!

03-31-2002, 02:07 AM	#7
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	hey kevin, wasn't it you that was complaining a few months back about having 2 set of guages? (stock and aftermarket) If I was in your situation with that project, I'd just dump the stock guages in the trash and do that setup like the one in the picture that pony_power_90 posted. That looks killer __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

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