8K tach dash improvement
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Burning Brakes
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From: Bowie MD
8K tach dash improvement
Does anyone know how to convert your dash (1990 and newer style) to the Zr1 8K RPM version. Does someone make a kit for it? or know how to do it. Do I really have to find a ZR1 dash?
thanks, chris
thanks, chris
Melting Slicks
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From: Green Bay WI
Re: 8K tach dash improvement (corvette1990)
Does anyone know how to convert your dash (1990 and newer style) to the Zr1 8K RPM version. Does someone make a kit for it? or know how to do it. Do I really have to find a ZR1 dash?
thanks, chris
thanks, chris
For R&R instructions on the cluster, you can check out my tech tip. :cheers:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=235&TopicID=2
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Re: 8K tach dash improvement (corvette1990)
DRM and LPE can recalibrate and modify your existing instrument assembly to the 8K rpm version as found in the ZR1. Cost is around $300. I don't know if a ZR1 instrument cluster will "plug and play" with an L98 1990 Corvette.
LPE's version: http://www.lingenfelter.com/lingenfe...35&pf%5Fid=207
I can't seem to find the link on DRM's website for this service, here is their web address though: http://www.dougrippie.com
LPE's version: http://www.lingenfelter.com/lingenfe...35&pf%5Fid=207
I can't seem to find the link on DRM's website for this service, here is their web address though: http://www.dougrippie.com
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From: Stafford, Virginia Kittah, Kittah, Kittah...
Re: 8K tach dash improvement (cprgmr)
Does anyone know how to convert your dash (1990 and newer style) to the Zr1 8K RPM version. Does someone make a kit for it? or know how to do it. Do I really have to find a ZR1 dash?
thanks, chris
If you're talking about the instrument cluster, you can use one from an LT-4. You'll have to find one at a salvage shop or look on EBay. Expect to pay $200.00-$300.00 for one.
For R&R instructions on the cluster, you can check out my tech tip. :cheers:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=235&TopicID=2
thanks, chris
If you're talking about the instrument cluster, you can use one from an LT-4. You'll have to find one at a salvage shop or look on EBay. Expect to pay $200.00-$300.00 for one.
For R&R instructions on the cluster, you can check out my tech tip. :cheers:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=235&TopicID=2
Melting Slicks
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From: Green Bay WI
Re: 8K tach dash improvement (wake)
Does anyone know how to convert your dash (1990 and newer style) to the Zr1 8K RPM version. Does someone make a kit for it? or know how to do it. Do I really have to find a ZR1 dash?
thanks, chris
If you're talking about the instrument cluster, you can use one from an LT-4. You'll have to find one at a salvage shop or look on EBay. Expect to pay $200.00-$300.00 for one.
For R&R instructions on the cluster, you can check out my tech tip. :cheers:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=235&TopicID=2
The only problem with that would be the mismatch in color between the dash and IP lettering... 94-96 use white lettering rather than yellow...
thanks, chris
If you're talking about the instrument cluster, you can use one from an LT-4. You'll have to find one at a salvage shop or look on EBay. Expect to pay $200.00-$300.00 for one.
For R&R instructions on the cluster, you can check out my tech tip. :cheers:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...=235&TopicID=2
The only problem with that would be the mismatch in color between the dash and IP lettering... 94-96 use white lettering rather than yellow...
Burning Brakes
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From: Inland Empire CA
Re: 8K tach dash improvement (wake)
The only problem with that would be the mismatch in color between the dash and IP lettering... 94-96 use white lettering rather than yellow...
Le Mans Master
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From: Portland Oregon
Re: 8K tach dash improvement (WickedC4)
Mine only cost $85! I sent my dash to Jimmys Radio Repair in Phoenix Arizona, they are the AC Delco repair station there. I had them replace the cluster face plate with a 95 ZR1 face plate and then recalibrate the tach for 8000 RPM. That is the same thing that DRM and LPE charges you $300 for! So find your local AC Delco instrument repair shop and have them do it for a lot less $$$$ :party:
The only thing that would screw this up is if the face plates are no longer available. I did 6 of them in 96 and 97 so its been some time ago. And I only charged $100 and shipping!
The only thing that would screw this up is if the face plates are no longer available. I did 6 of them in 96 and 97 so its been some time ago. And I only charged $100 and shipping!
