DIY: Triple Gauge Cluster

ryan0 · 03-11-2012, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stratburst

Why did you opt for the 60mm and not the 52mm? Based on the install you did do you think the 52mm gauges would install w/o having to modify the bezel?

They might. I just liked the bigger size.

ryan0 · 03-12-2012, 11:34 PM

the senders...

first, i did the water temp.. since i could actually find the pieces locally at a Fastenall (they don't stock any british threads)

bought a 1/8" NPT all female T... 2 NPT male hose barbs.

cut the hose on the longest TB coolant and just put some hose clamps on the barbs.

gauges 006.jpg

for the oil pressure sender, i ordered from McMasters... 1/8" NPT to BSPT nipple... 1/8" NTP male x BSPP female fitting.. to go with an extra 1/8" NPT female T that I got from Fastenall.

gauges 007.jpg

The OEM oil temp sender is actually M12x1.25 (this car makes no sense)... I was going to just tap the pan, but then found some places that sell our oil drain plug (same size btw M12x1.25) that is already tapped with 1/8" NPT.

oiltemp 007.jpg

JMac88 · 04-13-2012, 06:00 PM

You have had this done for a while, any issues at all? Rattles ect...

Also, can you use the buttons on the front of the gauges without them moving? Pretty secure in there?

*Edit* Did this install and I am very happy with how it turned out. No rattles ect.

Bad picture, but you get the idea

martin82 · 05-22-2012, 03:41 AM

how easy was the removal of the dash?

Boost_lee · 05-22-2012, 04:43 AM

Jmac, are those 60mm or 52mm?

JMac88 · 05-22-2012, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by martin82

how easy was the removal of the dash?

You don't removed the dash, you cut out the factory gauges. If your going this route, you never intend on putting the factory ones back it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_lee

Jmac, are those 60mm or 52mm?

These are 52mm. They worked perfectly with the factory ring, and I did not have to shave off any tabs which i found increased stability. If your going to do it that way, make sure to prefit everything first. The tabs/caps only line up a certain way.

Mr.Squeeze · 05-29-2012, 01:39 PM

Good Job on installing the gauges ,I have 52mm Defi gauges that I am doing now I removed the dash though. I wish I would have found this thread, I like the way you used the hose clamp and bracket.

I will be doing the same thing

JMac88 · 06-04-2012, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Squeeze

Good Job on installing the gauges ,I have 52mm Defi gauges that I am doing now I removed the dash though. I wish I would have found this thread, I like the way you used the hose clamp and bracket.

I will be doing the same thing

I am going to test out a new bracket this weekend. I'll let you know how it works out, but it should hold the gauges in there a lot tighter. I like tight...

chknhawk · 06-21-2012, 04:22 PM

Sorry if I am late on all these posts.. lol.. Anyway, the gauge cluster bracket should only be one or two bolts just behind the cubby (or nav screen in your case). I was working on my stereo and saw the bolt holding the cluster in place. Hope this might help.

~J~

kellyefields · 06-21-2012, 05:29 PM

you have to remove the entire dash to get the guage cluster out due to a bolt that is impossible to get to otherwise. You can cut it out but considering it only took about an hour to remove the entire dash going slow i wanted to ensure a proper installation. I could remove the dash in about 30 min now no problem. I went with the 52mm guages so the stock ring will fit over them. 60 you will have to do some cutting and such. IMHO the best way is to remove the dash.

TenaciousZ · 06-22-2012, 11:21 AM

QUOTE "Ground the tabs off of the silver part of the bezel.

Attachment 42490 "

Does anyone know the part number for this silver bezel piece?
Are all three the same part number or different?

kellyefields · 06-22-2012, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigPoppa

QUOTE "Ground the tabs off of the silver part of the bezel.

Attachment 42490 "

Does anyone know the part number for this silver bezel piece?
Are all three the same part number or different?

the part number is 68236 they are about 20 buck from what I can tell. if you use 60mm guages you will have to grind those off and then attach to the new guages. if you use 52 mm guages the tabs will slide over them and then you can glue them using the tabs as a guide/gluing location.

TenaciousZ · 06-22-2012, 12:06 PM

Exactly what I was looking for.

Thank you

kellyefields · 06-22-2012, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigPoppa

Exactly what I was looking for.

Thank you

glad I could help

eastwest2300 · 08-21-2012, 03:38 AM

Dude, those guages are soooo sick. But man, this looks like its a total pain in the azz to do. Damn

03-12-2012, 11:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
ryan0 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 2" off your rear deck Posts: 120 Drives: 86 Ford Festiva Rep Power: 13	the senders... first, i did the water temp.. since i could actually find the pieces locally at a Fastenall (they don't stock any british threads) bought a 1/8" NPT all female T... 2 NPT male hose barbs. cut the hose on the longest TB coolant and just put some hose clamps on the barbs. gauges 006.jpg for the oil pressure sender, i ordered from McMasters... 1/8" NPT to BSPT nipple... 1/8" NTP male x BSPP female fitting.. to go with an extra 1/8" NPT female T that I got from Fastenall. gauges 007.jpg The OEM oil temp sender is actually M12x1.25 (this car makes no sense)... I was going to just tap the pan, but then found some places that sell our oil drain plug (same size btw M12x1.25) that is already tapped with 1/8" NPT. oiltemp 007.jpg __________________ ... needs more NOS. Last edited by ryan0; 03-30-2012 at 11:00 PM.

04-13-2012, 06:00 PM	#18 (permalink)
JMac88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 416 Drives: 2010 PW 370z Rep Power: 15	You have had this done for a while, any issues at all? Rattles ect... Also, can you use the buttons on the front of the gauges without them moving? Pretty secure in there? Edit Did this install and I am very happy with how it turned out. No rattles ect. Bad picture, but you get the idea __________________ Full Mod List Last edited by JMac88; 05-19-2012 at 06:04 PM.

05-22-2012, 04:43 AM	#20 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	Jmac, are those 60mm or 52mm? __________________ My TT Z

05-29-2012, 01:39 PM	#22 (permalink)
Mr.Squeeze A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Keystone state Posts: 1,209 Drives: 2010 370z Rep Power: 20153	Good Job on installing the gauges ,I have 52mm Defi gauges that I am doing now I removed the dash though. I wish I would have found this thread, I like the way you used the hose clamp and bracket. I will be doing the same thing __________________ Driven Motorsports Single Turbo 7675 T4 1.32 A/R 995WHP 780TQ

06-21-2012, 04:22 PM	#24 (permalink)
chknhawk Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 541 Drives: Like a batouttahell! Rep Power: 14	Sorry if I am late on all these posts.. lol.. Anyway, the gauge cluster bracket should only be one or two bolts just behind the cubby (or nav screen in your case). I was working on my stereo and saw the bolt holding the cluster in place. Hope this might help. ~J~ pinchacas likes this. __________________ \| AEM \| INVIDIA \| GREDDY \| STANCE \| NISMO \| SETRAB \| STOPTECH \| HAWK \| TOYO \| HANKOOK \| BRIDE (wishlist) \|

05-22-2012, 03:41 AM	#19 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	how easy was the removal of the dash?

06-21-2012, 05:29 PM	#25 (permalink)
kellyefields A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington Ky #BBN Age: 48 Posts: 1,156 Drives: Supercharged Rep Power: 17	you have to remove the entire dash to get the guage cluster out due to a bolt that is impossible to get to otherwise. You can cut it out but considering it only took about an hour to remove the entire dash going slow i wanted to ensure a proper installation. I could remove the dash in about 30 min now no problem. I went with the 52mm guages so the stock ring will fit over them. 60 you will have to do some cutting and such. IMHO the best way is to remove the dash. BOLIO 671 likes this. __________________ MY 2009 SC BUILD.

06-22-2012, 11:21 AM	#26 (permalink)
TenaciousZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 160 Drives: Black 09 sp/tour/nav Rep Power: 15	QUOTE "Ground the tabs off of the silver part of the bezel. Attachment 42490 " Does anyone know the part number for this silver bezel piece? Are all three the same part number or different? __________________ 09 370Z Black Sport/Touring/Navi Red Stitching

06-22-2012, 12:06 PM	#28 (permalink)
TenaciousZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 160 Drives: Black 09 sp/tour/nav Rep Power: 15	Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you __________________ 09 370Z Black Sport/Touring/Navi Red Stitching

08-21-2012, 03:38 AM	#30 (permalink)
eastwest2300 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: South FL Posts: 90,972 Drives: '16QX70/'21 Supra3.0 Rep Power: 2684550	Dude, those guages are soooo sick. But man, this looks like its a total pain in the azz to do. Damn Nut_N_Much and Optimiser like this. __________________ Infiniti QX70 & Toyota Supra 3.0 Premium

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