K2e2vin Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 So my engine has a 8000rpm redline, but as we know the redline on the stock cluster is 6500rpm. When I'm pushing it, I don't stare at the tach and have a "bad habit" of shifting when I see the needle hit redline in my peripheral. Can the stock cluster be modified or is there another cluster that work in there with a higher redline(JDM, etc)? I'm not a fan of aftermarket tachometers mainly because most are mounted on the dash and it just looks tacky to me(no pun intended). Back when I used to work on Hondas a lot, we were able to put aftermarket gauges in the stock cluster(with modification of course); for someone who've taken apart the stock cluster, would this be possible? I know on the 05-06 the tach and speedometer overlap, so would it be possible to swap in a newer cluster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrc10 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Just found this out recently, but no, your cluster is integrated into your security/ imobilizer system....so unless you can somehow bypass that, it won't work....wrong cluster and the car won't even turn over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Why not install a shift light? If you mount it in an HVAC vent, no one will know it's there... until it goes off of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasAyinde Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 http://www.testors.com/products/558592 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2e2vin Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 http://www.testors.com/products/558592 I haven't used those paints in a while, but wouldn't that also block out any light from passing through? It looks like removing the red is my best bet; I might go hunting for a spare to practice/test it out on. I'm assuming the graduation marks are luminous paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2e2vin Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Why not install a shift light? If you mount it in an HVAC vent, no one will know it's there... until it goes off of course I'd consider a small LED one, but yeah those things light up the whole car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berzerklo Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Yeah I think a shift light is your best bet. What motor are you running now with an 8k redline? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K2e2vin Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 I guess it's 7900rpm to be exact: EJ207 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty9 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 You can get a JDM Sti one from japanparts.com http://japanparts.com/db/partslist.php?KEYWORD=&dealer=1&car=141&middlesmall=2%3A10&maker=&VOLKEY= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06silvarubiLGT Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I guess it's 7900rpm to be exact: EJ207 I had my ej205 Redline set to 8.5K just b/c I never wanted to bring it into the 9k range.. Tuner did, Holy Sh*T.. wheres that pic of a shit brick in the toilet, cuz that's what I did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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