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Full digital dash

Wasn’t sure where to post this so mods can move if needed.
 I have another gauge cluster on the way and was curious if mileage can be changed to reflect my current reading? I have changed mileage on the buttstuffog units before as they are pretty simple. Also before I install the new cluster will changing to 168 bulbs make it a little brighter? Seems I used 194 bulbs when I changed them in my current cluster.
87 Tbird LX w/Factory floor shifter:D   3G upgrade. Tinted Windows...85 Mustang GT steering wheel(non-cruise) 17'' Saleen SC style wheels,Front/Rear TC sway bars/poly bushings & Mustang GT steering rack...'05 Mustang V6 springs...93 Cobra MC & booster, MM adjustable C/C plates,  Work  In  Progress.......  ( On The Shelf---HO computer, 19lb injectors, HO cam, BBK headers, Explorer Intake, Cold Air Intake ,Phantom Gauges, Stinger stainless exhaust pipes )
 S O L D

Full digital dash

Reply #1 –
194 LED bulbs might brighten it up a bit. I've still got the original halogen bulbs in mine....
88 Thunderbird LX: 306, Edelbrock Performer heads, Comp 266HR cam, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake, bunch of other stuff.

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Reply #2 –
Quote from: thunderjet302;467581
194 LED bulbs might brighten it up a bit. I've still got the original halogen bulbs in mine....

I thought LEDs required some type of inline resistor? Do they run cooler or warmer than regular bulbs?
87 Tbird LX w/Factory floor shifter:D   3G upgrade. Tinted Windows...85 Mustang GT steering wheel(non-cruise) 17'' Saleen SC style wheels,Front/Rear TC sway bars/poly bushings & Mustang GT steering rack...'05 Mustang V6 springs...93 Cobra MC & booster, MM adjustable C/C plates,  Work  In  Progress.......  ( On The Shelf---HO computer, 19lb injectors, HO cam, BBK headers, Explorer Intake, Cold Air Intake ,Phantom Gauges, Stinger stainless exhaust pipes )
 S O L D

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Reply #3 –
No resistor needed. You MAY need that for signal bulbs though. I finally got around to replacing the backlights for the speedo on my dash.... For the backlights the factory bulb is a 2033 Halogen, but a 194 bulb or LED equivalent can be used in its place....

The Halogens get [COLOR="#FF0000"]HOT[/COLOR].
The LEDs run much cooler.  The display WILL be brighter.....  Like to the point where I have to find LED bulbs for the radio and EATC now, lol.

I used these.....




Don't forget that the LED bulbs are polarity sensitive.  They can install one of 2 directions.  One way will work, the other will not so leave the electrical connectors hooked up when swapping the bulbs to save yourself some trouble.
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

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Reply #4 –
Are they dimmable? I've almost done leds a few times, but for the price and not sure if they would dim kept me away.
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I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
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1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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Reply #5 –
Most LED's are dimmable to a certain voltage before they just shut off. I've used cheap ones from Amazon and Ebay, and they dim fairly well.
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