Look whats coming for your 40-45 (1 Viewer)

[love2fly]

Got a message the other day telling me that something nice is on the way for the old Cruiser's from Dakota Digital.

Just passing this along again - just incase you missed the other posts.




http://www.dakotadigital.com/index....ategory_id=-1/home_id=-1/mode=prod/prd923.htm

 

[Gumby]

Pretty sweet.

$800. I guess it probably ought to be.

 

[Living in the Past]

120 MPH and 8K RPM doesn't fit any FJ4X I own. 85 MPH and 5.5K RPM would be a much better fit and would show more accurately. I rarely get over 3K RPM on my F/2F engines. I have gone 85 MPH in the past but not over that and will never go 85 again. For the price and the ranges shown I have no interest.

 

[fhawk5]

It is very nice but I agree that the Speedo and TAchometer would hardly move in my stock rig. I doubt 3000 rpm was ever seen in mine.

 

[67azcruizr]

I'd be willing to bet that a single product to cover several applications was considered with these units.

while probably not used in many 40/43/45/47 series vehicles, the HZ/HD engine will tolerate a 4200RPM, and seen in many 40 series a SBC balanced will have no problem turning 6500 RPM's

as far as the speedometer goes, Toyota units are 100MPH with 160KPH. another 20MPH seems a moot conversation?

I think those that are seeking a non-traditional drivetrain would be the interested in a non-traditional instrument cluster.

These seem to be VERY nice units with micro-controlled precision stepper motors, and solid state sensors the price is comparative with other aftermarket sets. combine that with the finishing touch of fitting into a factory bezel................,

all of that said, I'm more traditional

 

[crushers]

i have to agree, very nice.
i like stock but for a full custom build, one of these might be a nice consideration.

 

[Gumby]

I think those that are seeking a non-traditional drivetrain would be the interested in a non-traditional instrument cluster.

Many, many people want a stock appearing rig with modern amenities. Many people don't want to cut a original dash. I obviously have no problem with improving the stock drivetrain, but I would never cut a dash on a 45 and I want it to appear from everywhere except under the hood to appear stock. The dash on the Icon is one thing I would change immediately.

Both of my 45s have modern gauges in the stock cluster.

 

[Guitarcrazy]

I think I am going to go with this for my 45 LPB. Already switched to a Chevy 5.3, 4L60E, so no reason to stay totally original, and these have CELs built in. I have heard nothing but good things about them.

 

[husker]

I think I am going to go with this for my 45 LPB. Already switched to a Chevy 5.3, 4L60E, so no reason to stay totally original, and these have CELs built in. I have heard nothing but good things about them.

How far are you on your drivetrain. Curious how it turned out with rear xmbr and how you modified the center hump.

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[Guitarcrazy]

Motor, tranny, and transfer case are in. The shop is waiting on the OME suspension kit to do the final locating but so far everything looks good. I think I have some pics I can post when I get home.

 

[Living in the Past]

I'd be willing to bet that a single product to cover several applications was considered with these units.

while probably not used in many 40/43/45/47 series vehicles, the HZ/HD engine will tolerate a 4200RPM, and seen in many 40 series a SBC balanced will have no problem turning 6500 RPM's

as far as the speedometer goes, Toyota units are 100MPH with 160KPH. another 20MPH seems a moot conversation?

I think those that are seeking a non-traditional drivetrain would be the interested in a non-traditional instrument cluster.

These seem to be VERY nice units with micro-controlled precision stepper motors, and solid state sensors the price is comparative with other aftermarket sets. combine that with the finishing touch of fitting into a factory bezel................,

all of that said, I'm more traditional

I agree 100 MPH would probably be a better fit. 85 MPH is faster than 99% of FJ40s would ever go. I see no need to go 20% higher than the 100 MPH. 8K RPM is probably 2K RPM more than at least 99% would need. Even on a newer diesel engine your only need about half that 8K. What I see is a one size fits all on approach to a high end custom product. Normally one size fits all is cheaper. I like the look of the product and might even think about it in my FJ45LP-B since I not going with the stock drive train. But I'm not planning a street racer I don't want a speedometer or tach that looks like that what's there for. If I was looking for speed the 40 series would be at the bottom of the list of vehicles I would start with.

 

[Land Cruiser Rob]

I wonder if it can be had in KM/H
Also I don't see turn signal indicators.

 

[merbesfield]

I would imagine they wanted these to work with old motors as well as modern V8's which will certainly go faster than the old 2F.

 

[bro460]

Pretty sweet. Price would be my only problem. I am putting a whole new wiring harness in mine so I will have to figure out gauges or this cluster unit at that time.

Very nice thou