Does anyone know if the E30 M3 instrument cluster is an applicable solution for a s38 swapped E30? Looking for suggestions as I noticed by speedo and RPM are reading higher than my normal cluster.
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Originally posted by ja burna View PostDoes anyone know if the E30 M3 instrument cluster is an applicable solution for a s38 swapped E30? Looking for suggestions as I noticed by speedo and RPM are reading higher than my normal cluster.Last edited by fronton; 03-25-2013, 09:41 AM.
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Ive heard that the M5 plug (from an E28 M5) only calibrates the tach for a 6 cylinder engine with an 8000RPM Tach. The coding plug from a m20b25/ M30 calibrates the tach for a 6cyl engine with 7000 rpm tach. If thats the case shouldnt i be able to get away with using my M20b25 coding plug in my 325is gauge cluster with my s38b36 swap?
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Originally posted by ttrousdell View PostIve heard that the M5 plug (from an E28 M5) only calibrates the tach for a 6 cylinder engine with an 8000RPM Tach. The coding plug from a m20b25/ M30 calibrates the tach for a 6cyl engine with 7000 rpm tach. If thats the case shouldnt i be able to get away with using my M20b25 coding plug in my 325is gauge cluster with my s38b36 swap?
You not only need the E28 M5 Coding Plug, P/N 62111377664 ($40 new from Bavauto), but you will also need to obtain the much harder item, the 8k tach fascia. you don't need the actual tach, but you do need the part that actually shows you the RPM's!
you can always get Part 4 as below (P/N 62131381485) for a nice $390 Brand New :). This is from an 89 M3. I'm thinking of obtaining this for my S62 Swap and getting oil temp in the process.
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Originally posted by ttrousdell View PostIve heard that the M5 plug (from an E28 M5) only calibrates the tach for a 6 cylinder engine with an 8000RPM Tach. The coding plug from a m20b25/ M30 calibrates the tach for a 6cyl engine with 7000 rpm tach. If thats the case shouldnt i be able to get away with using my M20b25 coding plug in my 325is gauge cluster with my s38b36 swap?2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4WD LBZ/Allison
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Originally posted by FrankM E30 View PostTom,
You not only need the E28 M5 Coding Plug, P/N 62111377664 ($40 new from Bavauto), but you will also need to obtain the much harder item, the 8k tach fascia. you don't need the actual tach, but you do need the part that actually shows you the RPM's!
you can always get Part 4 as below (P/N 62131381485) for a nice $390 Brand New :). This is from an 89 M3. I'm thinking of obtaining this for my S62 Swap and getting oil temp in the process.
Originally posted by nrubenstein View PostYes, provided that you are below 7K, a 7K tach should work just fine with the standard 6-cylinder coding plug. If you tach is reading way high, I'd start by confirming that you actually have the right coding plug. 4-banger and eta plugs will mess with your head.
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