Speedhut Gauge Install: How to (DIY)
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
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
^ 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.
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.
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.
Last edited by NJ-JDM; Nov 25, 2018 at 08:36 PM.
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I missed the BF sale but they are still 15% off until Dec 18th.
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.
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.
Last edited by SpeedCrazie; Dec 10, 2018 at 12:56 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
https://www.speedhut.com/parts-acces...id=f260%7cf261
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
https://www.speedhut.com/parts-acces...id=f260%7cf261
into the adapter. Will this location just fill the adapter so the sensor can get it’s reading?
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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
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
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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.
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.
Last edited by Monkman33; Mar 10, 2019 at 03:41 PM.
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/
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/
https://www.facebook.com/blacklabeleng/
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/
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/
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/
https://www.facebook.com/blacklabeleng/
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/
