94 - 96 GP / Cutlass Gauge Cluster Question

[dhs1223]

Does anyone know if there is a difference between the gauge clusters used on 94 - 96 Grand Prix / Cutlass when it has either the 3.1 or 3.4 DOHC motor???

 

I guess my question is: If I have a gauge cluster from a 1994 thru 1996 GP / Cutlass with a 3.1 litre engine, will it work in a 1994 - 1996 GP / Cultass with the 3.4 DOHC engine.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

[DiscoStudd]

Same cluster no matter the engine. The only time you'd run into a tach irregularity is whenever you'd get a cluster from a 4 or 8 cylinder car (and even that doesn't matter in this day of DIS ignitions) but since they all had sixes, it's a moot point.

 

Actually, now that I think about it, I put an 89 Quad 4 cluster in my Iron Duke-equipped 85 Grand Am and it worked without a hitch, so there's further proof that a tach will work as long as you stick to the same # of cylinders...

[dhs1223]

Thanks, I had to ask the question, as sellers on Ebay usually reference the motor of the car a cluster comes out of, therefore, I thought there might be a difference, but thanks for clarifying that there isn't one, (other than console vs. column shift)

 

Take care.

 

[5speedz34]

Just curious but why do you need a new cluster?

 

Also, you do know the DOHC has a higher redline than the 3100's?

[dhs1223]

Long story short, I currently have the car here in Georgia. I am Canadian and someday may move back to Canada. I would want to take the car with me and would consider swapping out the gauge cluster with a Canadian one that would have kilometers as the prominent display vs. mph.

 

There was a guy on Ebay from Canada selling a GP cluster from a Canadian car, so I just thought I would investigate what might be possible. Thanks for asking.

[CSI_MuNkY]

An option you might keep in mind is if you ever do end up doing it, why not just go to the wreckers pull a cluster there and take it apart and remove the overlay then swap them? if thats even possible, I've yet to take mine appart that much. I think q-ball has taken his right apart though. Thats what I would do in your shoes, GPs are everywhere in the wreckers around here so finding a cluster wouldn't be that hard I should think. And the part is thin enough you could slide it into your tool box... FREEBIE!!! (aside from the time)

 

Jamie

 

 

*disclaimer* this message does not encourage the act of stealing from the wreckers, when your there its only their right to steal from you when you pay through the nose for a part!

[digitaloutsider]

There are quite a few junkyards around here, and I guarantee you can find one cheaper than whatever some dipshit on eBay wants.

[jtmarten]

If you have a '95 Cutlass the cluster is different than the '94.

[jeremy]

If you have a '95 Cutlass the cluster is different than the '94.

 

what's different on it?

[jeremy]

1995 was the interior redesign.

 

duh....I was thinking GP

[ShockTherapy]

oh, and on the GP clusters, besides the redlines being different as tony stated, the 3.1 cluster has a low oil idiot light, the 3.4 one does not.

[Crazy K]

oh, and on the GP clusters, besides the redlines being different as tony stated, the 3.1 cluster has a low oil idiot light, the 3.4 one does not.

? really? I have a 95 3.1 and 95 3.4 cars to sompare... so I'll check that out!

 

In any case... I would not bother with the incorrect e-bay one. it will light red, after all.

 

 

a close second, if you must, would be the regal 95-96 cluster, which is is the same cluster with a third variation of a faceplate, and it lights up in more of a blue color.

 

someday you will see a true 95-97 Canadian specs CS cluster. the only difference I am aware of is the redline at this moment. give me a week and I will double check.

 

 

So basically... I would wait.

 

[dhs1223]

You are probably right, I'll just wait, maybe on my next trip to Canada, I will check out the local yards and hopefully get lucky.

 

Thanks for everyones comments.

 

[Crazy K]

p.s. nice car!