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David Hayes 11-22-18 03:37 PM

No. From FL but now in Asheville Just never updated this on the forum.

NJ-JDM 11-23-18 10:56 AM

In the 4 years of owning my FD, I think my tach has worked like 5 days total. :) Even in my spare cluster. So I would like to at least order a tach while they have their black friday sale going. Is it hard to get the correct and accurate tach signal to gauge? Can you use the tach signal that's connected to the factory tach in the cluster, or is it best to get it from somewhere else? I may grab a water temp and boost gauge as well.

Thanks




David Hayes 11-23-18 04:37 PM

^ I have a standalone ECU (Haltech), so I might not be the best person to answer your question. For me, it was pretty easy to wire up the tach. I used the Halteach tach signal wire and connected it into the tach input wire in the SpeedHut gauge. For a stock setup, I believe it is also pretty easy to wire up. You have two options I think, using the tach output wire from the stock ECU or running a signal from one of the coils. I think the ECU wire is the B/L wire located in the I2 8-pin connector.

Red94fd 11-25-18 07:00 PM

The tach has instructions on how to connect the tach from 2 or three different sources. I have pfc and it was easy to connect it, I used a single wire from the cluster's stock harness. You should get it.

NJ-JDM 11-25-18 08:30 PM

Thanks for the replies. Can I assume people are ordering a 10k tach for the rotary? Though I see both 8k and 10k in the pics that are posted. I don't plan to spin mine up past 8k, but I guess it has the potential.

David Hayes 11-26-18 11:47 AM

^ I went with the 8K tach. I am balanced to 10K but will never go that high anyway, so this drove my decision.

Monkman33 12-02-18 10:40 PM


Originally Posted by David Hayes (Post 12315832)
^ I went with the 8K tach. I am balanced to 10K but will never go that high anyway, so this drove my decision.

It cost me a little extra, but One is able to order a 9k tach. If you go to page 2 of this thread, I posted a picture.

David Hayes 12-03-18 09:12 AM

^ Yep, that would have been ideal.

NJ-JDM 12-03-18 09:36 AM


Originally Posted by Monkman33 (Post 12316987)
It cost me a little extra, but One is able to order a 9k tach. If you go to page 2 of this thread, I posted a picture.

I saw that as well, makes it look just a little more authentic in a way. Did you have to call them directly to ask for that customization?

I missed the BF sale but they are still 15% off until Dec 18th.

SpeedCrazie 12-10-18 12:22 PM

So I would really like to keep the water temp sensor in the stock location but I am having trouble finding an adapter that will work with the speedhut sensor.

I did purchase the glowshift adapter and the sensor sensor does fit I am just wondering if the sensor would still be accurate with the way it would be mounted in the stock location.

The hole that that you can see the speedhut sensor would obviously be plugged.

David Hayes 12-10-18 01:09 PM

If you are asking about using the Speedhut sensor installed into the adapter and then into the stock location, I would think this would work for you. As an alternative, it is possible SpeedHut sells a temp sensor that would screw directly into the stock location without the adapter. I would call their customer support and ask. They do also sell a bunch of adapters as well and you could ask them about the GlowShift one:

https://www.speedhut.com/parts-acces...id=f260%7cf261

SpeedCrazie 12-11-18 02:09 AM


Originally Posted by David Hayes (Post 12318373)
If you are asking about using the Speedhut sensor installed into the adapter and then into the stock location, I would think this would work for you. As an alternative, it is possible SpeedHut sells a temp sensor that would screw directly into the stock location without the adapter. I would call their customer support and ask. They do also sell a bunch of adapters as well and you could ask them about the GlowShift one:

https://www.speedhut.com/parts-acces...id=f260%7cf261

thank you, realized my picture didn’t load. Thanks for the advice. I just wasn’t sure how the oem location worked seeing as the speedhut sensor won’t be directly in the oem location but rather set further bsck
into the adapter. Will this location just fill the adapter so the sensor can get it’s reading?

David Hayes 12-11-18 05:36 AM

Yes that is how the adapter will work.

Monkman33 12-11-18 11:14 PM


Originally Posted by NJ-JDM (Post 12317027)
I saw that as well, makes it look just a little more authentic in a way. Did you have to call them directly to ask for that customization?

I missed the BF sale but they are still 15% off until Dec 18th.

Yes. I placed the order and then called to ask about it.

live2drive15 12-26-18 03:24 PM

Speedhut wiring write up on my website

https://www.rx7bruh.com/how-tos/


NJ-JDM 12-26-18 03:51 PM

The write up looks pretty thorough. I ordered my tach similar to yours, reads to 9k with the redline starting at 8. Should get it mid-Jan.

live2drive15 12-26-18 05:47 PM


Originally Posted by NJ-JDM (Post 12321253)
The write up looks pretty thorough. I ordered my tach similar to yours, reads to 9k with the redline starting at 8. Should get it mid-Jan.

Thanks I tried to be detailed in it. I hope it helps!


Mike93r1 03-01-19 10:26 AM

Got a question for those using a aftermarket ecu,Haltech Elite in my case. Now that Drake Lore has a gauge cluster specifically for Speedhut gauges. I think I'm going to go that direction with mine. It looks like the best option is to have the blinkers integrated with the speedo. Does anyone have a guide or advice on wiring these to work with the factory wiring? Drakelore.com incase anyone else is looking for something similar. Thank's

live2drive15 03-01-19 10:45 AM


Originally Posted by Mike93r1 (Post 12333179)
Got a question for those using a aftermarket ecu,Haltech Elite in my case. Now that Drake Lore has a gauge cluster specifically for Speedhut gauges. I think I'm going to go that direction with mine. It looks like the best option is to have the blinkers integrated with the speedo. Does anyone have a guide or advice on wiring these to work with the factory wiring? Drakelore.com incase anyone else is looking for something similar. Thank's

I spoke to drake and he can make the fascia with turn signal cut outs. But either way, the wiring would be simple as it’s just a power and ground for each bulb. I’ll be getting one of his pieces at some point in the future as my hood and fascia are barely holding together. The screw standoffs are breaking.

Monkman33 03-10-19 03:12 PM

I just spoke to Speedhut and apparently they can now offer the cruise output from the dual guage gps speedos. I am now shipping my speedo back for the upgrade!

These gauges, combined with the drake gauge hood = winning.

I may still attempt to make something to mount behind the factory glass. I am not a fan of the gap and would like to make a better dust seal versus how it currently looked in my setup.

The 9k tach is a nice detail that I am more and more happy i paid the custom fee for.

Topolino 05-12-19 11:52 AM

1 Attachment(s)
Latest FD cluster iteration using Speedhut gauges...done by Toby @ Broadfield Customs
Attachment 740079

MattGold 05-24-19 12:35 AM

Not sure how many of you follow Facebook... or specifically Black Label Engineering... but he's a old school member on here and just came up with an AWESOME solution for mounting Speedhut Gauges in the OEM cluster

https://www.facebook.com/blacklabeleng/

https://scontent.fdet1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...15&oe=5D54592F

https://scontent.fdet1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...e7&oe=5D99FDF5

https://scontent.fdet1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...8e&oe=5D9C7DE3

https://scontent.fdet1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...25&oe=5D9CFAC8

https://scontent.fdet1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...27&oe=5D5B72F4


He says the plan is to offer them as a free download via thingaverse.com (3D printing forums) and you should be able to order a set delivered directly from there or download and print your own! REALLY cool stuff.

Again, here's his Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/blacklabeleng/

Uncle Hungry 05-27-19 09:08 AM


Originally Posted by MattGold (Post 12349025)
Not sure how many of you follow Facebook... or specifically Black Label Engineering... but he's a old school member on here and just came up with an AWESOME solution for mounting Speedhut Gauges in the OEM cluster

https://www.facebook.com/blacklabeleng/

https://scontent.fdet1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...15&oe=5D54592F

https://scontent.fdet1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...e7&oe=5D99FDF5

https://scontent.fdet1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...8e&oe=5D9C7DE3

https://scontent.fdet1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...25&oe=5D9CFAC8

https://scontent.fdet1-2.fna.fbcdn.n...27&oe=5D5B72F4


He says the plan is to offer them as a free download via thingaverse.com (3D printing forums) and you should be able to order a set delivered directly from there or download and print your own! REALLY cool stuff.

Again, here's his Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/blacklabeleng/

That looks great. It appears their website is down.

Red94fd 05-27-19 09:47 AM

Very clean in deed.. I like it like that a lot..

marksae 05-27-19 06:11 PM

How did he retain the chrome rings on the gauges? Did he pop it off the original plastic pieces and transfer them over to the 3D printed pieces?


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