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gopokes · 01-09-2011, 07:16 PM

I am kicking around the idea of using a gauge cluster from an 02 Camaro in my truck. I want to get my truck back on the road as soon as possible, but I can't afford a new set of aftermarket gauges right now. I was thinking about cutting my original gauge panel and fiberglassing the Camaro gauges in. I'm not sure how it will end up looking, but if I can make it work for a while that would be great. I have a line on getting some of the gauges cheap. The main question I have is if they would even work. Would they be able to read the signals my computer sends out? Here is a pic of the type of gauges I'm talking about.

67C10BUB · 01-09-2011, 08:21 PM

I would be willing to bet that it would. I put an LT1 5.7L from a Corvette in my 1994 S-10 truck and I used the factory S-10 gauges. The signals from the Corvette ECM displayed all of the correct values on the S10 gauges. I was concerned at the time as well, but it worked great. I don't think GM changes the values much between models/years.

68GMCCustom · 01-09-2011, 09:07 PM

I would think as long as your keeping it efi with the PCM you'd be fine.

gopokes · 01-09-2011, 09:14 PM

Sweet, thanks guys! I guess I will try it and see how it goes.

clinebarger · 01-09-2011, 09:55 PM

Dont use a V6 cluster like the one pictured, V8 clusters have 155mph speedo. The big snag I see is the gas gauge that has a serial data feed from the PCM, Unless your running a 98-02 F-body tank & sender the gas gauge wont work.

68GMCCustom · 01-09-2011, 10:23 PM

good point.

gopokes · 01-09-2011, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clinebarger

Dont use a V6 cluster like the one pictured, V8 clusters have 155mph speedo. The big snag I see is the gas gauge that has a serial data feed from the PCM, Unless your running a 98-02 F-body tank & sender the gas gauge wont work.

I didn't even notice the pic was from a V6, the one I am getting is from a 02 Z28. I am actually using a gas tank from from a 99 Camaro, so hopefully it will all work out together.

01-09-2011, 07:16 PM	#1
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Question about guages I am kicking around the idea of using a gauge cluster from an 02 Camaro in my truck. I want to get my truck back on the road as soon as possible, but I can't afford a new set of aftermarket gauges right now. I was thinking about cutting my original gauge panel and fiberglassing the Camaro gauges in. I'm not sure how it will end up looking, but if I can make it work for a while that would be great. I have a line on getting some of the gauges cheap. The main question I have is if they would even work. Would they be able to read the signals my computer sends out? Here is a pic of the type of gauges I'm talking about. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

01-09-2011, 08:21 PM	#2
67C10BUB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 610	Re: Question about guages I would be willing to bet that it would. I put an LT1 5.7L from a Corvette in my 1994 S-10 truck and I used the factory S-10 gauges. The signals from the Corvette ECM displayed all of the correct values on the S10 gauges. I was concerned at the time as well, but it worked great. I don't think GM changes the values much between models/years. __________________ 67 5.3L Build

01-09-2011, 09:07 PM	#3
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Question about guages I would think as long as your keeping it efi with the PCM you'd be fine. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

01-09-2011, 09:14 PM	#4
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Question about guages Sweet, thanks guys! I guess I will try it and see how it goes. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

01-09-2011, 09:55 PM	#5
clinebarger Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 6,370	Re: Question about guages Dont use a V6 cluster like the one pictured, V8 clusters have 155mph speedo. The big snag I see is the gas gauge that has a serial data feed from the PCM, Unless your running a 98-02 F-body tank & sender the gas gauge wont work.

01-09-2011, 10:23 PM	#6
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Question about guages good point. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken



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