like the subject line reads...has anyone done this?? i have seen cliffs dash that he sells but i would like some other ideas for this.

if anyone can post pics of their dash/gauges i would really be grateful.

You mean something like this:

I have Autometer Sport Comp tach and programable speedo. They were quite a bit of work to install themm. Lots of cutting and trimming and trial fitting and filing, etc. It can be done if your good at modifying stuff. Here's another pic of the Batmobile's gauges at triple digit speed.

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BATBOY
1985 SE auto with a 350 Chevy V8 engine (Batmobile)
lowered, suspension mods, Grand Am brakes and wheels,
Trans Am hood louvers, side air scoop, DGP front spoiler,
Mustang hood scoop on deck lid, Dodge Shadow rear spoiler
front mounted battery, custom gauges, stereo mods, etc.

BatBoy? What model number is the tach, and how was it to install? Was there enough room for the tach without to much modifaction? Thanks Gary

I don't have the Auto Meter gauge model numbers at hand, but I just now looked it up in the JEGS catalog (where I bought mine from two years ago) and found these numbers (but they might be JEGS stock numbers and not Auto Meter model numbers):

Auto Meter Sport-Comp series in-dash 3-3/8" electronic 8,000 RPM tachometer 105-3991.

Auto Meter Sport-Comp series in-dash 3-3/8" electronic programable 120 MPH speedometer 105-3987.

I did a search trying to find my original post about installing these gauges, but had a little trouble finding it. I did find this post in the archives that might help a little though.

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000001/HTML/20010219-2-004988.html

I did this work two years ago, so the mind is getting a little fuzzy on the details. But I do remember it was not as easy as it might look. Took me a long time to finally get it done the way I liked. There was a lot of cutting and trimming and fitting.

One of the gauges (don't remember which) had a light socket housing that stuck out too far in the back. I emailed Auto Meter and explained what I was doing and asked if a flush mounted gauge light socket was available. I got an immediate response back that told me they did have one and they mailed it to me for free. Now that's excellent customer service.

Thanks for the info Batboy. Gary

I have a V8 in my car, the suspension and brakes are fully modified, lots of custom body mods, decent stereo, front mounted battery, etc., and I got more comments from our Kansas Fiero gathering last Friday about my gauges than anything... LOL.

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BATBOY
1985 SE auto with a 350 Chevy V8 engine (Batmobile)
lowered, suspension mods, Grand Am brakes and wheels,
Trans Am hood louvers, side air scoop, DGP front spoiler,
Mustang hood scoop on deck lid, Dodge Shadow rear spoiler
front mounted battery, custom gauges, stereo mods, etc.

But don't you have a carbed motor, Batboy? This might make all the difference as far as hook up and proper ECM signals (including cruise control). I'd love to swap my stock speedo/tach with aftermarket units but think it might be more hassle than it's worth. Lots of electronic work??

Hey Monkeyman. Yes, my engine is carbed, but it does have HEI ignition. You make a good point and I'm not sure how much harder it would be if you have the ECM and cruise. I think it can probably still be done.

I also have a v-8 carbed, and HEI But my tach just stopped working this past weekend, Looking to install aftermarket so I know it will work correctly. Keeping my eye out for one that will fit stock location. Gary

There's Tina's setup...

quote Originally posted by batboy: Hey Monkeyman. Yes, my engine is carbed, but it does have HEI ignition. You make a good point and I'm not sure how much harder it would be if you have the ECM and cruise. I think it can probably still be done.

First I should have said that it's good to have you back.

Does anyone know what it would take to swap the speedo/tach for other gauges? I'm planning on replacing my fuel and H₂O gauges for others in an A pillar pod and possibly my aux guages for rectangular digigauges. This shouldn't be a problem as it should just be running/tapping into wires and doesn't affect the ECM or cruise.

Anybody? Bueller? Bueller?

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tinas dash looks mint!

that is what i was looking for ..a complete change over.

thanks everyone for the pics so far.

I used all ISSPRO enhanced visibility series gauges. Be careful when you change gauges because you may also have to chamge sending units. ISSPRO requires changing the senders for oil pressure and fuel level; tach and volts will wire right up; speedo is not too hard. VDO gauges can use the stock GM senders for fuel and oil pressure, but I think the ISSPRO look better. ISSPRO.com - order direct from them.