converting 6cyl tach to 4

[dalek]

Is it possible to convert a tach for a V6 to work with a 4cyl engine?

[charger R/T]

what application are you talking about.
Tim

[jory]

Same thing. They both get the signal from the computer.

[dalek]

Donor is a 94 Caravan with a V6,

Recipient will be a 94 Caravan with a 4 cylinder.

[22dodge]

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Originally Posted by dalek Donor is a 94 Caravan with a V6, Recipient will be a 94 Caravan with a 4 cylinder.

just install it, it will work fine. Dont' believe me? I did it on my stick 1994 voyager by installing a 1992 3.3 van full package. then verified the accuracy using my Solus Pro scanner. RPM at the PCM matched the Tach exactly.

I'm betting you'll be posting how to get the dash apart to pull the cluster

[dalek]

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Originally Posted by 22dodge just install it, it will work fine. Dont' believe me? I did it on my stick 1994 voyager by installing a 1992 3.3 van full package. then verified the accuracy using my Solus Pro scanner. RPM at the PCM matched the Tach exactly.

That is good to know! I was originally going to use this digital cluster,

But found out it was a bit too wide, going over the space for the buttons on the side of the cluster. So, either I had to relocate them or find another cluster.

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Originally Posted by 22dodge I'm betting you'll be posting how to get the dash apart to pull the cluster

Am I that predictable? I actually took out the cluster off another 4-cyl wagon, a 96 Voyager, just like mine to graft the digital cluster I mentioned about (and discover the size issue). I took a few pictures but forgot completely how I took everything off:



This next time I will be more detailed.

[22dodge]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalek That is good to know! I was originally going to use this digital cluster, But found out it was a bit too wide, going over the space for the buttons on the side of the cluster. So, either I had to relocate them or find another cluster. Am I that predictable? I actually took out the cluster off another 4-cyl wagon, a 96 Voyager, just like mine to graft the digital cluster I mentioned about (and discover the size issue). I took a few pictures but forgot completely how I took everything off: This next time I will be more detailed.

yes, you are the predictable. you are showing a picture of a car digital dash, you are asking about a 1994 van.. HTF do you plan on installing a car cluster in a van.. then you are talking about a a 1996 voyager which is TOTALLY different than the 1994 van you started talking about. do you even have any clue as the WTF you are trying to do?

This just verifies my original statement about needing help with getting the cluster out of the 1994... Because it is A LOT more involved getting the cluster out from a 1994/1995 van vs. all older and all newer vans.

[dalek]

I guess I missed your sarcasm. Your post excited me too much, making me feel it was going to be a very easy swap instead of having to figure out the signal the cluster expects and building a pic-based board to keep cluster happy.

I thought that the Dodge vans were like Saabs and Volvos and Renaults where same body style (which usually last for quite a few years) lead to similar electronics. But, what you are saying is that they are like Hondas where things change in mid year if they feel doing so, and all bets are off (not that it stopped us doing it anyway). You stated that putting a Dodge car cluster in a Dodge van is not only humanly impossible but also illegal in 3 universes. You are right; I am completely clueless so I will not pursue this any further.

I guess if there is a compatibility issue, based on your post stating you made what I want to do work, I hoped for a reply on the lines of "well, since you have a 92 van, the easiest swap would be to get the V6 cluster off these years. These other years are doable but you will have to change pinouts/etc." So I knew what to go for when I went J/Y shopping.

[22dodge]

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Originally Posted by dalek I guess I missed your sarcasm. Your post excited me too much, making me feel it was going to be a very easy swap instead of having to figure out the signal the cluster expects and building a pic-based board to keep cluster happy. I thought that the Dodge vans were like Saabs and Volvos and Renaults where same body style (which usually last for quite a few years) lead to similar electronics. But, what you are saying is that they are like Hondas where things change in mid year if they feel doing so, and all bets are off (not that it stopped us doing it anyway). You stated that putting a Dodge car cluster in a Dodge van is not only humanly impossible but also illegal in 3 universes. You are right; I am completely clueless so I will not pursue this any further. I guess if there is a compatibility issue, based on your post stating you made what I want to do work, I hoped for a reply on the lines of "well, since you have a 92 van, the easiest swap would be to get the V6 cluster off these years. These other years are doable but you will have to change pinouts/etc." So I knew what to go for when I went J/Y shopping.

WTF are you talking about???? you are so clueless, you've got me totally confused!

you asked about installing a v6 tach into a 4cyl vehicle without telling anyone what year or vehicle like DUH, we can read your mind

then you finally state it's a v6 94 caravan going into a 4cyl 94 caravan. I clearly responded "YES it works try yourself and see" then your showing us pictures of a car with a digital dash and some other goofy crap about a 96 voyager. like they have anything to do with a 94 caravan.. it's like you are talking gibberish... WTF is with you?

Since you obviously don't get it.... here is EXACTLY what fits. ALL 1991-1995 analog instrument clusters fit ALL 1991-1995 vans 4 or 6 cyl. it doesn't matter.

Geez, it's no wonder why I give up "trying" to help the help less. ya, I know everyone is going to jump on my $hit for being hostile... but who the f... cares about parts interchange on Saabs and Hondas and Volvo's... you probably never even worked.


and BTW, it is and EASY swap on 1991-1993's ... it takes 1/2 hr longer to swap in a 1994-1995 because to the redesigned dash. I said that you'd probably be asking how to get the cluster out because there is a lot more you have to do to get out the cluster.