Early model cluster changeability

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  • DTFE30
    E30 Addict
    • Feb 2011
    • 471

    #1

    Early model cluster changeability

    Noob again. So the s50 swap is complete but I need a cluster with the 6500 rpm redline for the s50. My e30 is a 1985 325e with a vdo cluster. Would a late model 325i vdo cluster be plug and play? or do I have to find an early model 318i vdo cluster?
  • luckysnafu
    Wrencher
    • Jun 2008
    • 262

    #2
    The late model cluster will work just fine. I have a 91 318is cluster in my 87 325e m52 swapped car.

    If you do have problems (or want to keep your current mileage) you can just swap the tachometers.
    M/S52 Wiring Diagrams
    Z3M S52 to late model 325i wiring diagram
    M52 to 318is wiring diagram

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    • jrdeamicis
      E30 Modder
      • Nov 2008
      • 956

      #3
      Your gas gauge is going to be wrong. You need to put the early E gas gauge in the new cluster.
      Past Car : E30 S50 6 Speed 5 Lug 3.73
      Current : Z3 S50 OBD2 (Smog Legal) 6 Speed BBS RN Dual Ear Diff
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      BNB Designs
      Engine Swaps, Fabrication, Innovation, General Repair
      Richmond CA
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      • jpichu
        Wrencher
        • Aug 2010
        • 266

        #4
        Same I was womdering about tha!!!!
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        • kingston
          R3VLimited
          • Jun 2010
          • 2669

          #5
          Originally posted by jrdeamicis
          Your gas gauge is going to be wrong. You need to put the early E gas gauge in the new cluster.
          Great info...thanks!
          Originally posted by LJ851
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          • jrdeamicis
            E30 Modder
            • Nov 2008
            • 956

            #6
            The gas gauge will read half for 0 but the empty tank light will still work.
            Past Car : E30 S50 6 Speed 5 Lug 3.73
            Current : Z3 S50 OBD2 (Smog Legal) 6 Speed BBS RN Dual Ear Diff
            ___________________________________________
            BNB Designs
            Engine Swaps, Fabrication, Innovation, General Repair
            Richmond CA
            Julian 848-248-8029

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            • DTFE30
              E30 Addict
              • Feb 2011
              • 471

              #7
              Awesome. Thanks for your help guys. I will search out how to remove specific guages and change out the fuel guage.

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