s13 cluster swap???

Hey guys i was thinking of Changing my digi cluster to a s13 cluster. Im running a  ka24e so Can i just plug it in with the Engine harness or do i have To cut wires to work????

You will at least need to do a bit of a wiring job. Once you have both pinout for both cluster it should be pretty straight foward.

 Also I'm not sure about the digi dash, but with the analog dash, the speedometer cable would need to be replaced with one from a 240sx...now since you have a digital cluster maybe the signal will work.. i don't know about that part.

I used a s14 cluster in my s12 ka24de.  I don't think the s13 cluster would fit too well physically.  I still need to finish my write-up on this.

You're facing some difficulties with the digital cluster, namely the speedo cable. On a digital dash, it doesn't run up into the cluster like normal, it runs to a module inside the engine bay that then routes the wires into the Super Multiple Junction (SMJ). The SMJ is on the passenger side and is basically where the entire dash harness disconnects from the chassis harness. The wiring on a digi-dash SMJ *MIGHT* be different, we haven't ever been able to verify that completely, but at the very least the wiring for the speedo runs through it.

On a normal analog S12 cluster, the speedo cable runs up into the dash and straight into the back of the speedometer.

I agree with the last poster, the S13 cluster doesn't look like a good fit compared to the S14.

The real question you should ask yourself is: "Why do I want to do this?" Because if you just want analog, there are LOTS of analog S12 clusters out there, and converting from digital S12 to analog S12 is going to be a LOT easier.

Personally, I think the digital cluster is pretty cool on our cars. If I could find the speedo cable and module, I'd do it. I have a digital cluster.

In fact, if you decide to go through with a swap, let me know because I'll want your speedo sensor and shorter speedo cable.

Since your going ka24e what tranny are you using?  If going with the 240's C tranny and s14 cluster you'll need a s14 speed sensor which gets wired straight to the cluster.  Pretty straightforward.  Grab the both fsm's and figure it out.

Arro on 12:43:10 PM / 03-Apr-13You're facing some difficulties with the digital cluster, namely the speedo cable. On a digital dash, it doesn't run up into the cluster like normal, it runs to a module inside the engine bay that then routes the wires into the Super Multiple Junction (SMJ). The SMJ is on the passenger side and is basically where the entire dash harness disconnects from the chassis harness. The wiring on a digi-dash SMJ *MIGHT* be different, we haven't ever been able to verify that completely, but at the very least the wiring for the speedo runs through it.

On a normal analog S12 cluster, the speedo cable runs up into the dash and straight into the back of the speedometer.

I agree with the last poster, the S13 cluster doesn't look like a good fit compared to the S14.

The real question you should ask yourself is: "Why do I want to do this?" Because if you just want analog, there are LOTS of analog S12 clusters out there, and converting from digital S12 to analog S12 is going to be a LOT easier.

Personally, I think the digital cluster is pretty cool on our cars. If I could find the speedo cable and module, I'd do it. I have a digital cluster.

In fact, if you decide to go through with a swap, let me know because I'll want your speedo sensor and shorter speedo cable.

alhickabee on 08:01:24 AM / 04-Apr-13Since your going ka24e what tranny are you using?  If going with the 240's C tranny and s14 cluster you'll need a s14 speed sensor which gets wired straight to the cluster.  Pretty straightforward.  Grab the both fsm's and figure it out.