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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ New Instrument Cluster for my 71

Posted by: vin man Mar 9 2017, 01:38 PM

My 71 is powered by a Subaru EJ25 (non-turbo) motor along with the side shift trans. I've been having some problems with the stock gauges in the car and decided to go with an aftermarket setup to not only have working tach and speedo, but to also get water temp and oil pressure readings.

Not yet installed, but the cluster has been assembled. All gauges ordered from Summit Racing:

http://s304.photobucket.com/user/e065206/media/Our%20Cars/1971%20Porsche%20914%20Gulf/4BA72D2C-5445-4914-B7F2-F89633FAEDDE.jpg.html

Posted by: tygaboy Mar 9 2017, 04:04 PM

That looks great - I like the asymmetry. And since Nature abhors even numbers, I have to compliment you on the odd counts (5 gauges, 7 lights).

(But you better add one more mounting screw hole! )

Posted by: Mueller Mar 9 2017, 05:06 PM

Looks good.

Posted by: maf914 Mar 9 2017, 05:09 PM

Nice! Looks good.

What is the base plate? Aluminum? What thickness?

Posted by: mlindner Mar 9 2017, 05:10 PM

Very nice vin man......Autometer is top shelf. Great looking cluster. Best, Mark

Posted by: vin man Mar 9 2017, 05:22 PM

Thanks.

Got the panel from 9xAuto for $85 plus shipping.

http://www.9xauto.com/porsche-914-custom-racing-cluster/

Gauges from Summit Racing:

http://s304.photobucket.com/user/e065206/media/Our%20Cars/1971%20Porsche%20914%20Gulf/gauges.jpg.html

Note, I had to change the Fuel Gage from 3314 to 3315 to get the proper ohm range.

Posted by: raynekat Mar 9 2017, 07:14 PM

Looks fab. Are you keeping the panel aluminum colored or going black? And all 7 lights....what will you use those for? Nice piece of kit.

Posted by: Costa05 Mar 9 2017, 08:21 PM

Sending PM to you fellow Valley of the Sun neighbor. Like to learn more about your setup and how you are wiring it up.

Posted by: vin man Mar 9 2017, 11:15 PM

QUOTE(raynekat @ Mar 9 2017, 06:14 PM)

Looks fab. Are you keeping the panel aluminum colored or going black? And all 7 lights....what will you use those for? Nice piece of kit.

2 turn signals
High beam
Brake light
Alternator light
2 extra at this point. Came with holes predrilled.

I'm going to keep bare Aluminum for now. When I redo car interior, I may paint it.

Posted by: vin man Mar 10 2017, 12:34 PM

QUOTE(Costa05 @ Mar 9 2017, 07:21 PM)

Sending PM to you fellow Valley of the Sun neighbor. Like to learn more about your setup and how you are wiring it up.

Cool. Let me know when you want to come over. I'm in Gilbert at Ray and Val Vista.

Posted by: vin man Mar 24 2017, 09:56 PM

Drive car today for first time with new gauges. Love the look!

http://s304.photobucket.com/user/e065206/media/Our%20Cars/1971%20Porsche%20914%20Gulf/51E0E1C1-D8A9-4674-BC6B-785488CCC3B6.jpg.html