HOW TO: Swap PP gauges into standard model

[zackmd1]

Is the GT350 dash trim part number (provided in the OP) for the main, center piece? Do you have the part numbers for the other three dash pieces? I'd like to swap my GTPP machine turned dash trim out for the GT350 dark charcoal trim.

The part number is for the main piece only. Fordparts has a clear listing for the others though. They will say "SVT" in the description.

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[zackmd1]

still waiting

Check the OP. I uploaded two new diagrams that day.

 

[Sc00ter]

Plastic Dip!

Nice and doesn't trash the original "engine-turned" finish... peels right off later!

 

[Bandit]

Do I have to remove the two tabs on the back of the gauge cluster to get the panel to fit?

 

[zackmd1]

Do I have to remove the two tabs on the back of the gauge cluster to get the panel to fit?

No you do not remove the tabs on the cluster. You have to trim the center of the dash panel as seen in the pics in the OP. Don't worry though, what you are removing is excess material that the dash can live without.

 

[AirStrike6000]

I'm part way through my install at the part where you tap into the wires. How do you take the casing off the harness on the APIM connector

 

[AirStrike6000]

Oh nvm I took it off

 

[zackmd1]

Oh nvm I took it off

Got it! Good luck on the rest of the install and post pics when you are done!

 

[AirStrike6000]

Finished product. Still waiting on the oil pressure sending unit but everything else works fine.

 

[zackmd1]

Finished product. Still waiting on the oil pressure sending unit but everything else works fine.

Looking good! I am still waiting on mine as well... Backordered to the 9th is what I have been told.

 

[09jsw]

I haven't been able to find these gt350 gauges at any dealer yet. Any idea where to find them other than eBay? I have a Gt pp btw

 

[zackmd1]

I haven't been able to find these gt350 gauges at any dealer yet. Any idea where to find them other than eBay? I have a Gt pp btw

You can try to search junkyards but it is highly unlikely you will find it. eBay is really your best bet...

 

[Evil Minion]

So excited to do this! Can't believe I didn't see this thread earlier.

Quick question for a complete car electrical noob, how exactly do you tap into the existing connector wiring? Like, exactly lol.
Link to anything with pics on what to buy? I've tried messing around once before with one of those connector tap things where you're supposed to jam it in the back of the connector and could never get it to go in.
Any soldering required/recommended?

Thanks!

 

[zackmd1]

So excited to do this! Can't believe I didn't see this thread earlier.

Quick question for a complete car electrical noob, how exactly do you tap into the existing connector wiring? Like, exactly lol.
Link to anything with pics on what to buy? I've tried messing around once before with one of those connector tap things where you're supposed to jam it in the back of the connector and could never get it to go in.
Any soldering required/recommended?

Thanks!

This is what I do to splice....

Find a decent long section of the wire you want to tap into. Taking a razor blade, remove the insulation in about 3/8-1/2" long section so you have insulation-none-insulation. Do not cut through the actual wire! Once you have the bare section of wire, wrap your new wire around that bare section and solder the connection. Wrap in electrical tape ( or if you want to get fancy you can pull that lead out of the connector and slip on some heat shrink tubing).

Fairly easy procedure and insures a proper connection!

 

[Evil Minion]

This is what I do to splice....

Find a decent long section of the wire you want to tap into. Taking a razor blade, remove the insulation in about 3/8-1/2" long section so you have insulation-none-insulation. Do not cut through the actual wire! Once you have the bare section of wire, wrap your new wire around that bare section and solder the connection. Wrap in electrical tape ( or if you want to get fancy you can pull that lead out of the connector and slip on some heat shrink tubing).

Fairly easy procedure and insures a proper connection!

Ahhh ok. For some reason my mind went to those thin long blade connectors that you're supposed to jam into the back of the plug itself, instead of your much more obvious and easy solution :doh:

What are your thoughts on those vampire clips? I'm in an apartment, so running an extension cable allll the way out to the car for my soldering gun isn't the most practical thing.

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