TPI/Swap/Cluster/gauge/OPTIONS

[Mayronus]

HI
Im swaping TPI engine to my Cutlass 84.
I have old cluster without tach. I bought cluster with tach,Volts,Water etc. from cutlass 85 v8 .
http://tech.oldsgmail.com/eint_cluster.php
Now I need electronic speedo.
What options do I have ?????
I found this :
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index....tegory_id=314/home_id=59/mode=prod/prd485.htm
To expensive ;(

Or install this gauges to my cluster ???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TPI-...m14QQhashZitem270283433491QQitemZ270283433491

For my swamp i bought 4.3 tbi tank + sending Unit
I will need wiring gauge harnes as well.
Any universal harness avelible ???
THX

 

[dan2286]

Here is a link to the swap, http://www.ccs.neu.edu/home/dnut/TPI_Project/Parts_List.html

 

[Silent viewer]

they make a adapter to still run the mechanical speedometer and electronic sensor together. i am assuing you went the map sensor route? if you went maf you do not need the speed sensor.

something like this

http://www.abbott-tach.com/cablex.htm

 

[Mayronus]

they make a adapter to still run the mechanical speedometer and electronic sensor together. i am assuing you went the map sensor route? if you went maf you do not need the speed sensor.

something like this

http://www.abbott-tach.com/cablex.htm

My engine 1989 TBI/ swamping tpi Intake (MAP) with stand alone wire harnes.

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/electronictomechanicalspeedometerbox.aspx
This box look ok , calculating ,rims/tires size and rear end gers.
The easier way i think .
For 300$ You can buy gauges with nice futres hmmmm

 

[Silent viewer]

so then the adapter should work....

 

[Mayronus]

Easy way ??
I found this on the bottom of page :
http://tech.oldsgmail.com/eint_cluster.php

Once the speedometer cable is disconnected, you'll be able to pull the cluster out far enough to disconnect the VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor by removing the 5.5mm screw.

If I use older th700 transsmission sending unit (mechanical) + correct gears to fit my tires and rear end ratio + cable to gauge and then from gauge vss conector run wire to TPI Ecm conector ???
Am I thinking right ???

 

[dlc1979]

I think there are some install articles on the Street & Performance web-(www.hotrodlane.cc) site that shows TPI installation into a G-body. If not, give them a call, they have a lot of the answers to your questions. I used them for my TPI install in my El Camino. Followed their advice, very few problems.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[andrewmp6]

I'd stay away from dakota digital they suck in the day time there hard to see.I'd do a white face kit or new gauges in your cluster.