Classic Gauges Speedo with Nissan sender?

Daryl Smith · Post by **Daryl Smith** » Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:11 pm

Does the Nissan electronic speedo sending unit (in the KA/SR transmissions) work with the Classic Instruments speedometer?
16 pulse per mile?

Thanks

Datsundude · Post by **Datsundude** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 1:55 pm

I was told by a mechanic that our roadster speedo cable is not compatible with the KA speedo. ThatÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s what he told me but he could be wrong. Anyone can correct me if I'm wrong.

Ben

spriso · Post by **spriso** » Fri Sep 09, 2005 9:11 pm

Yes, the Nissan sender works with the Classic Instrument gauges, it is plug and play.

Michael
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TR · Post by TR » Fri Sep 09, 2005 9:16 pm

16 pulses per mile would provide a very, very coarse measurement...And 16 pulses per second for each MPH seems like a lot, too. Dunno, but it sounds odd...

As for the KA/SR to roadster...I am driving a roadster speedo and cable with the mechanical sender in an SR tranny. Works great...TR

Daryl Smith · Post by **Daryl Smith** » Sat Sep 10, 2005 3:36 am

Thanks Michael,
I thought so but had to check. Hard to believe but a '92 is too far back for a dealership to check. They have everything online now and don't keep manuals, so couldn't find the info....

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Daryl Smith · Post by **Daryl Smith** » Sun Sep 11, 2005 4:26 am

Thanks guys,
I was a little tipsy when I replied last time,
TR
You're right it's not 16 pulses per mile, it is 16 pulses per revolution of the sending unit. Big difference.

Michael, Alvin
I have a Green and a Black wire coming from the sending unit.
Is the Green the 12v power and the Black the signal? (no third wire so black can't be ground.....)

Thanks a bunch

TR · Post by TR » Sun Sep 11, 2005 12:15 pm

Ah, that does make more sense, I was jumping to output and missing that they may be counting an intermediary 16 pulses per...

I checked out the gauge website, those look nice and thought out, a great looking product with excellent features.

That black wire may be a ground, most of what Nissan switches, especially into the ECU is a ground signal (safer and easier to handle), check a wiring diagram to make sure...TR

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TR · Post by TR » Sun Sep 11, 2005 11:08 pm

I'm a sucker for the stock gauges...I know it would be a lot cheaper and easier and better to go aftermarket, but I really like the appearance of the stock gauges.

I like your gauges Alvin, they fit the period well. The orange pointer on most gauges really ruins the appearance for me...

Daryl Smith · Post by **Daryl Smith** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 1:45 am

What are you guys using for the High Beam indicator light?

I was going to rig up a blue led in a chrome mount below/between the tach and speedo, but wondering about other ideas?

Thanks

spriso · Post by **spriso** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 4:50 pm

What are you guys using for the High Beam indicator light?

I was going to rig up a blue led in a chrome mount below/between the tach and speedo, but wondering about other ideas?

On Wild Bill's car, I did exactly what you described, though I centered the LED in the space between the tach, speedo, and the oil pressure gauge.

I can post a photo if you really want to see what it looks like...

Michael
spriso.motorsports

Daryl Smith · Post by **Daryl Smith** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:15 pm

Thanks Michael,
A picture would be great.

spriso · Post by **spriso** » Wed Sep 28, 2005 10:50 pm

Here is a shot of the Classic Instruments on Wild Bill's car:

Let me know if you have any other questions...

Michael

Post by **S Allen** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:21 am

Very nice Michael-very nice indeed!

Steve

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