do i need a sohc cluster?

[zombieslider]

not getting a proper tach signal just kinda flickers when i let off the gas. Any suggestions? My friend thinks since i have a dohc cluster and the ca is from the sohc era that i need one?

[float_6969]

I don't think so. I think the SOHC tach was a beast all of it's own.

[zombieslider]

hmm, well do you know where the tach signal is supposed to be pickec up from?

[sjbsuperman1425]

unless you have a CA18ET, you should need a DOHC tach. i know my SOHC cluster was a POS when i tried using it lol

[x3rikaa]

what if the tach AND the speedo doesnt work but the temp gauge and lights work? if i replaced my sohc cluster with a dohc, will my tach and speedo work properly?

[sjbsuperman1425]

the temp sensor should work regardless since its the same. The only difference is the Tach i believe. SOHC tach + DOHC engine = no go

my speedo and tach started working after swapping clusters. but im also using the JDM VSS and JDM tyte 180sx cluster

[btm88]

Is there anyway to make a SOHC cluster work for a Ca? I like the look of the SOHC cluster. : ) I assume you can just change out the DOHC tach and out it in the SOHC cluster and it will work?
Modified by btm88 at 4:10 PM 1/31/2010

[sjbsuperman1425]

Is there anyway to make a SOHC cluster work for a Ca? I like the look of the SOHC cluster. : ) I assume you can just change out the DOHC tach and out it in the SOHC cluster and it will work?

Modified by btm88 at 4:10 PM 1/31/2010

from what i've read and have been told, you can swap the DOHC tach into the SOHC cluster, but is there really a difference in the two clusters? lol maybe its the 115mph reading on it haha. i like the JDM cluster though, its funny to watch ppl yell at me for going 80mph when im really only doing 50 lol

[btm88]

I've read the Sohc and Dohc tach read different signals, so switching out the tachs will clear up the issues you have.

[zombieslider]

^^^^that was oriented to my question?