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#26
Hi everyone. I'm seriously considering buying an '83 280zx but unfortunately it comes with a digital dash. From reading through various forums, it sounds as though it's doable to swap it to analog with simply an analog cluster, matching analog pigtail (according to FricFrac), and the time to swap it. Obviously the odometer won't match on the new dash, but I just can't stand digital.
Does this sound about right?
Thanks!
Does this sound about right?
Thanks!
#28
Hi everyone. I'm seriously considering buying an '83 280zx but unfortunately it comes with a digital dash. From reading through various forums, it sounds as though it's doable to swap it to analog with simply an analog cluster, matching analog pigtail (according to FricFrac), and the time to swap it. Obviously the odometer won't match on the new dash, but I just can't stand digital.
Does this sound about right?
Thanks!
Does this sound about right?
Thanks!
#31
You can change the odometer. It's not real difficult. I have done it on a few speedometers in the past. You just pull that lever thing, or whatever it is. And roll the numbers back, you will hear clicking. Just keep turning them until you get the mileage you want it to read at.
#32
I saw a fix somewhere where you can defeat the 85mph stoppage. But it's complicated as hell and not worth it, if you ask me.
I don't do many shows, but the few I have been in, the non Z owners never knew that Datsun ever offered that option... and they love it! Every show, I'm asked multiple times if it works and if I can turn it on so they can see it work.
Now the 1st gen Z31 has a CRAZY disco dash. The RPMs swell vertically and horizontally. If you could possibly do that swap...
#33
Thanks for the advice. I ended up getting an 83 with the standard dash.
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