speedometer - dash cluster options?

[russian]

Need more than 85 mph on my speedometer, are there any plug&play options? The dash shape does not bother me, I can do some cutting - it's the sockets on the back what I am concerned with.

What about for instance Protege - do they use the same connectors?

[htchbck]

Cluster no, speedo itself yes... I'll try and dig up my old thread where I used a protege speedo in a festiva non-tach cluster. You have to either make a new face for it using the protege face as a template, or you can use the protege face on it, but will look tacky. Let me go search that thread.

[russian]

Cluster no, speedo itself yes... I'll try and dig up my old thread where I used a protege speedo in a festiva non-tach cluster. You have to either make a new face for it using the protege face as a template, or you can use the protege face on it, but will look tacky. Let me go search that thread.

Would really appreciate the thread! So you can open the cluster and swap some internal part?

[FB71]

Damkid has a 323 cluster in his. Festiva Fred did it before he sold the car to him.

[htchbck]

Well, this wasn't my thread, couldn't find mine, but here is one Festiva Tunner did:

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16747&highlight=cluster

Basically you just open the protege cluster, take out the whole speedo assembly and pop in in the festiva, then all you need is an overlay to match the original numbers on the protege one. And boom! You add 55MPH to your top speed!

[russian]

So the internals are a direct bolt in? Gotcha. Will do this with my tach cluster and publish some pics of the internals. Thank you htchbck, this might have saved my life on Road America in August

[sketchman]

You can use many cable speedos from mazdas. I used an MPV one for mine. Tried to sell it a while ago, but never got gone, so it's still collecting dust on my computer desk shelf.

[russian]

You can use many cable speedos from mazdas. I used an MPV one for mine. Tried to sell it a while ago, but never got gone, so it's still collecting dust on my computer desk shelf.

I will check if 626 has higher max speed... Thanks! Can not buy yours - need one with tachometer.

[htchbck]

I believe the MX6/626 were either 125 or 140. I think the later ones (93+) went to 150 but I'm pretty sure they were electric not cable driven.

[htchbck]

Here is my old thread I finally found from where I built the custom tacho one. Its actually for sale if you're interested, just PM me an offer, I don't currently have it installed in any of my cars, all have stock tach clusters in them.

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5241

[russian]

Here is my old thread I finally found from where I built the custom tacho one. Its actually for sale if you're interested, just PM me an offer, I don't currently have it installed in any of my cars, all have stock tach clusters in them.

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5241

That's a clean & sweet custom job! Too clean for my purposes, I better do not even PM you with a low-ball price.

[htchbck]

I can send ya a protege 140 speedo if I can find it. I know I have a couple. Should be able to install it into a regular festy tach cluster.

[russian]

I can send ya a protege 140 speedo if I can find it. I know I have a couple. Should be able to install it into a regular festy tach cluster.

I would be happy to reimburse shipping costs, let me PM you my address