NA6 Instrument cluster into NA8?

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NA6 Instrument cluster into NA8?

Postby Alfadog » Sun Nov 04, 2007 5:56 pm

Hi hi,
Hopefully this simple question has a simple answer... but we'll see:

1. Will an NA6 instrument cluster fit into NA8?
2. Are there any differences between the two?

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Postby Alfadog » Thu Nov 08, 2007 6:11 pm

Surely someone knows??
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Postby Juffa » Fri Nov 09, 2007 11:26 am

I don't know the answer, but I have to ask, what is your objective in doing this?

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Postby Alfadog » Sun Nov 11, 2007 10:25 am

Sure, the objective is buying an aftermarket cluster from Japan described as \"for NA6\".

I bought it anyway. If it doesn't fit I'll just have to sell it off.
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Postby sabretooth » Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:09 pm

I can't see why it won't fit. Heck, I've got an NA cluster in an NB dash. A few small mods were required to each,but it fit.

I expect your cluster will drop in with no modification.
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Postby Locutus » Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:14 pm

the NA6 cluster has a proper analogue oil pressure gauge, while the later NA8 clusters have the 'idiot light'. the gauges expect different signals.

the jap cluster speedos also have a lower top speed, so your speedo will be out.
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Postby Alfadog » Thu Nov 22, 2007 4:38 pm

Thanks guys.. I've bought it now anyway so will let you know how I go.
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Postby green_comet » Mon Nov 26, 2007 9:27 pm

Hey Alfadog..

Use the search at the top, I covered all this a few months back.. :mrgreen: :P

http://www.aus-cartalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=26707&highlight=cluster

Im running a Jap NA6 cluster in my Clubman, with no issues what so ever. The only difference is the 180kmh top speed, instead of 220kmh.

The speedo does not go out, I checked out all speeds with my GPS, and it was all spot on.. 1 kmh slower, than all indicated speeds on the cluster. Soo your doing 99kmh @ 100kmh on the cluster.

You will have to install a vdo oil pressure sender, for the oil gauge to work with your car. But other than that you will have no problems.. :mrgreen:

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