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Hi guys,
I bought a 87 turbo that was originally all digital stuff and an automatic. The previous owner converted the car to all to analog but he made it the 84-86 analog and installed a speedo cable and a t5 manual transmission. I want to convert it to 87+ turbo analog gauges and have acquired everything but the speed sensor stuff. I have no idea what the OE speed sensor stuff is like, how it was hooked up, or whether the original speed sensor wiring is even left on the car anymore. I am basically pretending I have a 84-86 turbo analog with a t-5 and want to upgrade to the newer analog gauges. How do i get a speed sensor to work instead of the speed cable? I have searched but I didn't see anything on this topic.
Thanks86 NA
87 Turbo
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And you won't find anything on this topic strangely. I did this conversion a couple months ago so here's what your gonna need.
- 87 to 89 main cluster
- 87 to 89 pod gauges
- 87 to 89 dash wiring harness
- 87 to 89 analog speed sensor
- Analog fuel level sender
- Analog Oil Pressure sender
The speed sensor is actually very easy to install. You'll need the find the factory connector that went to the digital speed sensor by the battery and splice two wires
to the analog gauge harness. Thats it it's pretty simple. I'll take a pic of my setup so you can see which wires go where. I should probably do a write up on this since
no one else seems to want to.1988 300zx 2+2 non-turbo (First Car)(Junkyard)
1987 300zx turbo 5-speed (Red Comet)(SOLD)
1988 300zx non-turbo Auto (SOLD)
1984 300zx non-turbo slicktop (Junkyard)
1988 300zx Turbo Auto (SOLD)
1987 300zx non-turbo 5-speed (SOLD)
1989 300zx non-turbo 5-speed (Current Car)
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Is that the parts list I need if I want to do the same thing to my 86? -
Hey thanks for the advice. That would be great if you can get the pictures or write up. I have been looking FOREVER on how to do this and I have everything but the 2 things in bold from the list above. Will the speed sensor fit into a t5? Im not sure if the PO cut the original wires for the speed sensor wiring so that is why pictures would be nice thanks for the help.tpollingerz31 wrote: And you won't find anything on this topic strangely. I did this conversion a couple months ago so here's what your gonna need.
- 87 to 89 main cluster
- 87 to 89 pod gauges
- 87 to 89 dash wiring harness
- 87 to 89 analog speed sensor
- Analog fuel level sender
- Analog Oil Pressure sender
The speed sensor is actually very easy to install. You'll need the find the factory connector that went to the digital speed sensor by the battery and splice two wires
to the analog gauge harness. Thats it it's pretty simple. I'll take a pic of my setup so you can see which wires go where. I should probably do a write up on this since
no one else seems to want to.86 NA
87 Turbo
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A write up would be awesome I would like to do this alsotpollingerz31 wrote: And you won't find anything on this topic strangely. I did this conversion a couple months ago so here's what your gonna need.
- 87 to 89 main cluster
- 87 to 89 pod gauges
- 87 to 89 dash wiring harness
- 87 to 89 analog speed sensor
- Analog fuel level sender
- Analog Oil Pressure sender
The speed sensor is actually very easy to install. You'll need the find the factory connector that went to the digital speed sensor by the battery and splice two wires
to the analog gauge harness. Thats it it's pretty simple. I'll take a pic of my setup so you can see which wires go where. I should probably do a write up on this since
no one else seems to want to.1984 300ZX - 1988 VG30T Engine, Trans, Diff, ECU
1987 300ZX TURBO - ( Parts Car ), 1988 300ZX TURBO - ( Parts Car )
1972 240Z -- Full restore - L28ET L6 Engine from 280zx, T-5 transmission, Rear diff from the 87
1998 Mazda B-2500, And a lot of bikes -
There is only one oil pressure sender, its the same for analog and digital.tpollingerz31 wrote: And you won't find anything on this topic strangely. I did this conversion a couple months ago so here's what your gonna need.
- 87 to 89 main cluster
- 87 to 89 pod gauges
- 87 to 89 dash wiring harness
- 87 to 89 analog speed sensor
- Analog fuel level sender
- Analog Oil Pressure sender
The speed sensor is actually very easy to install. You'll need the find the factory connector that went to the digital speed sensor by the battery and splice two wires
to the analog gauge harness. Thats it it's pretty simple. I'll take a pic of my setup so you can see which wires go where. I should probably do a write up on this since
no one else seems to want to.- VG30DET (HE341) 86 300ZX - 1982 280ZX Turbo - Headered NA 1986 300ZX 2+2 - 2000 Xterra - -
Good to know thanks. I guess I'm just missing the speed sensor stuff then! I can't wait for the write up I'm excited to start this project.86 NA
87 Turbo
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Hey everyone, I wanted to let you know I've completed my write-up on the 87-89 Digital to Analog Gauges. I hope this helps anyone interested on the subject.
Thanks!
viewtopic.php?f=24&t=267721988 300zx 2+2 non-turbo (First Car)(Junkyard)
1987 300zx turbo 5-speed (Red Comet)(SOLD)
1988 300zx non-turbo Auto (SOLD)
1984 300zx non-turbo slicktop (Junkyard)
1988 300zx Turbo Auto (SOLD)
1987 300zx non-turbo 5-speed (SOLD)
1989 300zx non-turbo 5-speed (Current Car)
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thanks! ^^86 NA
87 Turbo
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awesome thanks1984 300ZX - 1988 VG30T Engine, Trans, Diff, ECU
1987 300ZX TURBO - ( Parts Car ), 1988 300ZX TURBO - ( Parts Car )
1972 240Z -- Full restore - L28ET L6 Engine from 280zx, T-5 transmission, Rear diff from the 87
1998 Mazda B-2500, And a lot of bikes -
Hey guys I'm doing the swap now myself and I cannot figure out how to add the speed sensor can someone please help me -
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