Does anyone know how to change my 0-180 JDM cluster to a 0-280 American cluster?

Thanks...

 

I thought JDM clusters went to 300kph..

I believe it's a direct swap from the USDM to JDM cluster, you should be able to just buy it and switch them out.

 

Oh yeah?

A mechanic checked, and said that would be though because it's an electronic cluster and not a mechanic...

 

i THINK the stock JDM speedo's were 0 - 180 KPH because the JDM cars have a limiter on them.

Although a lot of tachs from Mazdaspeed and RE-Amemiya have 300kph speedo's

and im pretty sure its a direct swap.

 

Ah, so you're right. The OEM JDM FDs came with a 180K speedo.

To the OP, since you can put a JDM cluster into a USDM FD without any mods(unless you want the boost gauge to function), I can only assume it's the same visa versa.

You could also buy just a Mazdaspeed, RE-A or KS speedo.
Mazdaspeed: http://www.fdnewbieimports.com/Backup/product.php?n=27
RE-A: http://www.fdnewbieimports.com/Backu...t2pic.php?n=28
KS: http://www.fdnewbieimports.com/Backup/product.php?n=29

 

So if I only change the speedo it will work?

 

yeah, it'll just plug right into the gauge cluster.

as for teh boost gauge im pretty sure all that needs to be done is supply power and ground to the guage and then hook the vacuum line up, unless im missing something.

 

you're correct about the boost gauge. I was just saying the boost gauge wasn't a direct swap.

And yeah, the speedo is 3 screws, IIRC and a direct swap between any gauge cluster.

 

Thanks guys, you rock !!!

 

Hitokiri_Gensai's right about the stock speedos reading up to 180 kph, and the aftermarket being higher.

If you install a JDM cluster in a US car, it will still read in kph. So you will top out your gauge cluster at about 111 mph (IIRC). The solution is simple; have your speedo recalibrated to mph, so the 180 kph mark is actually corresponding to mph. Then vioala, your JDM cluster is reading in mph, despite it being labeled in kph

And of course...I can have the speedo recalibrated for you hehe

~Ramy

 

Not to second guess you, Ramy, but I'm pretty sure he wants a 300KPH speedo, not a 180MPH. I believe he was unaware that they made 300KPH speedos without the MPH markings...

 

Ah ok. I'm skimming right now...real tight on time.

But yea, no OEM speedos past 180 kph until very recent (ditto w/ 280 ps power limit).