How To Install 5.0 Resto Fox Body Mustang Digital Gauge Cluster (87-93)

Follow along as Landan walks you through the install process of the 5.0 Resto Digital Gauge Cluster designed for the 1987-93 Fox Body Mustang!
1987-1989 Digital Instrument Gauge Cluster: latemodelres.to/17255OE-87
1990-1993 Digital Instrument Gauge Cluster: latemodelres.to/17255OE-90
KPH Now Available: latemodelres.to/DigitalGaugeCluster_YT
Dakota Digital GPS Sender Box: latemodelres.to/GPS502K
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LRS-17255OE-87
LRS-17255OE-90
LRS-GPS502K
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[@drewmacvane2308]

I like your version better than the Dakota Digital one. However, if installing one of these your wiring harness is completely hacked! As these cars are getting older and harnesses are getting harder to find, why not make an adapter from factory cluster connector to bare wire if the factory cluster connectors aren't being used?

[@inerceptor]

How about getting a vendor to create a plug and play harness.

[@chasen432]

Exactly my thoughts! Plus the check engine light on after all said and done. Looks nice, but a lot of tedious work to see a check engine light on.

[@CR3j35_90kid]

Yea they definitely need to up there game. People do not have the time or the ability to do this job. Make it easy for guys trying to work on these cars them selves. The harness is a hack job now. If you wanted to go make to factory you can't. I mean you can but it would be tedious as hell. There's plenty of companies out there that make a plug and play setup.

[@creigiihtondenynis39]

Autometer has one but it's $1300

[@HeadrushStudio21228]

My favorite thing about Landon is he shares my ocd with the most mundane things like cleaning the outside of connectors so they look new lol. What’s the fun of putting new parts on to an old dirty car 😂

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

So rad! It looks like the original cluster, just with modern touches!

[@22pimpin1]

They couldn't had done it better but still waiting for lmr to make notchback quarter glass! LOL

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

@@22pimpin1 So true! Yeah man, I can't wait for this either! I have two NOS passenger sides, but not a driver's!

[@22pimpin1]

@@RaceGasSmellsGood I noticed before the pandemic started they did have brand new ones for sale for a notchback but they stop making them since covid went crazy which makes no sense they would sell 100k worth of those quarter windows everyone with a might foxbody wants fresh new ones!

[@RaceGasSmellsGood]

@@22pimpin1 Dang?! Really?! Thanks for the info. I need to keep an eye out!

[@22pimpin1]

@@RaceGasSmellsGood yeah i'm pissed i didn't buy them and i should have bought 100 pairs Lmao

[@bluegrassgarage]

Will be working on a Fox soon, thanks

[@overheadcam32]

Newrad solutions builds a wiring harness for foxbody dashes now. Only way to go

[@Iskazi3285]

I need to befriend one of these Foxbody fanatics on KZbin. 😂, my 87 convertible needs some love.

[@darrenhall7990]

Can you add all the modules to this Dakota Digital like the other Dakota Digital (The old version)

[@rtw0223]

What size split loom conduit was used for routing the wires in the engine bay and behind the dash?

[@latemodelrestoration]

Landan used our tubing assortment kit for the full install. Here's a link to check it out! - lmr.com/item/TAY-38000/Mustang-Black-Convoluted-Tubing-Assortment

[@sbjetski1853]

You would think they would have a harness adapter to eliminate all that hack splicing not hard to make specific kits for year and models

[@zaywhittz154]

What is the procedure if your using the GPS option? Do you have to do the VSS wiring? Excellent product. Very complete kit. The quality is great.

[@latemodelrestoration]

If you can, send us an email with the link below or give us a call at 1-866-507-3786 and a CCR can explain it in further detail. Thanks! - lmr.com/contact

[@ffren310]

will it work with Holley Terminator X?

[@Foxbodygarage_satx]

Will this work for a coyote swap with a Ford control pack? Can it use the obd2 port module just like the other Dakota clusters?

[@latemodelrestoration]

Yes it will! If you have any other questions, feel free to give us a call at 1-866-507-3786 and a CCR can help you out!

[@kevindoyle143]

How does the factory A9l ECU know what the coolant temperature is if you remove the factory wire and sending unit? Your fueling will be all wrong because the ECU has no input for those PID's?

[@latemodelrestoration]

Hey Kevin, the factory computer gets the ECT (engine coolant temperature) from the sensor on the heater tube assembly. The ECT in the intake manifold is for the factory cluster. Since we're removing the factory cluster, that sensor can be removed and replaced with the sender provided in the 5.0 Resto cluster kit. Feel free to call or email us with the link below if you have any other questions or concerns! - lmr.com/contact

[@Mr_DocHolliday]

Will this kit work on a 93 mustang that has been carb swapped with and HEI distributor and doesn't have the computer hooked up anymore? Seems like the only issue I would have is the speedometer working.

[@latemodelrestoration]

The kit was designed with fuel injection in mind. We have not tested the cluster on any vehicle applications with a carburetor set up. If you can, give us a call at 1-866-507-3786 or email us with the link below and a CCR can look into it some more for you: lmr.com/contact

[@brezicky]

Awesome setup...Where does that pink wire fuse for alt. come from....does it come with kit....will I need it if I have the other dakota gauges in coyote swap

[@fordaith]

yeah the jumper resistor is included

[@brezicky]

@@fordaith yeah found it gauges have been in look great still just gotta do the setup on everything

[@wotblake]

If I currently have a Fox Body 90 to 93 VHX Dakota Digital gauge cluster can I swap this one in place of it without redoing the wiring? If I can just pull the connector out of the back of my current dakota digital gauges and easily swap in this version I'd be very tempted.

[@latemodelrestoration]

Yes. This cluster will work with current VHX setups. However, our gauges are sold as complete kits and cannot be purchased separately without the wiring kit.

[@wotblake]

@@latemodelrestoration Thank you for the quick response! Sounds like my best option would be to buy a new complete retro style kit and sell my used VHX Dakota Digital gauges and the new wiring kit to a friend. Thanks again.

[@robertslatkavitz48]

Hello, my car ( 86 GT ) does not have a speed sensor. Is one supplied in the kit ? Or do I need to use the GPS option ?

[@latemodelrestoration]

The GPS kit is sold by itself; here is the link below to this one. lmr.com/item/LRS-GPS502K/dakota-digital-gps-speed-compass-speed-sender-kit

[@markhoulahan7665]

A small light bulb with jumper will need to be used on the airbag monitor (behind the AC controls) or the 90-93 airbag monitor system will sound a constant beep tone since there is no longer an airbag warning light in the cluster. Ask me how I know! ;-)

[@dntlss]

Mark i have your book on 5.0 projects!! when it comes to these cars you are the grandaddy of them all (I'm not too far behind,lol)

[@stangwriter]

@@dntlss wow, man, 🙏 appreciate that!

[@6516545]

Do you have any plans to release a cluster for a '93-95 Ford lightning

[@latemodelrestoration]

Not at this time, but I can pass along the idea to our product development team!

[@SHODUUP]

What is the size of the butt connectors that’s needed and which crimping plier

[@latemodelrestoration]

You'll need butt connectors suitable for the wire gauge that you are using. As stated in the video, 18ga. A nice set of crimping pliers from the hardware store will get the job done. -Landan

[@house308]

If the old cluster connectors aren't going to be used why do you need to splice into the wires? Can I just cut the wires I need?

[@edwardmtl]

You guy have anything planned for Sn95?

[@latemodelrestoration]

At this time, we currently do not have plans for an SN95 cluster, but I will be sure to let our product team know that you're interested!

[@bigjeff1979]

Can you use the cluster on Holley terminator

[@latemodelrestoration]

Hey BigJeff1979, we have not tested this cluster on a Holley Terminator system at this time. If you would like to speak to one of our tech team members about any questions you may have with pairing the two, please visit lmr.com/contact and we will be happy to assist you.

[@bigjeff1979]

@@latemodelrestoration thank you for your response I’ll do that

[@ffren310]

@@bigjeff1979 any update on this?

[@anthony8194]

Is there a plug and play version yet? This is tedious work

[@latemodelrestoration]

Hi Anthony, this is the only design available at this time. Since we are upgrading a 80's-90's vehicle with modern technology, creating a plug-and-play system is quite difficult. This is the easiest solution to make sure all parts and components work with the gauge cluster.

[@Daniel-yb3hn]

It’s nice but not for 900 bucks

[@MegaAce1987]

Will this work on a carburetor set up

[@latemodelrestoration]

Yes. Let me know if you have any other questions. -Landan

[@MegaAce1987]

@@latemodelrestoration thanks mine has been converted so I don’t got no computers is there a kit for carburetated set ups or alternative directions for that

[@latemodelrestoration]

What year is the car? -Landan

[@MegaAce1987]

@@latemodelrestoration 87 GT

[@latemodelrestoration]

@@MegaAce1987 Thanks for confirming that. Are you sure the ECU has been completely removed? This can be verified by looking behind the passenger side kick panel. -Landan

[@dntlss]

Very nice 5.0, looks low miles.

[@ricardo340]

So much for plug and play, no thanks

[@CR3j35_90kid]

This is definitely not plug and play. You guys really need to make a plug and play setup with the cluster. That's alot of work for a basic a** cluster.

[@latemodelrestoration]

Hey there! Due to the different variables and the design by Dakota Digital, this kit was not intended to be plug-and-play. This cluster is designed to work with both Coyote Swaps and the OEM engine that comes in the Mustang. If you need assistance with the install or have any other questions, feel free to give us a call at 1-866-507-3786 or email us with the link below: lmr.com/contact

[@CR3j35_90kid]

@@latemodelrestoration here's the thing. I like the idea. But alot of guys getting into the hobby aren't that mechanical inclined to begin with. There's plenty of companies out there making plug and dashes. Aim dash is one. Look at honda community for Instance. Everything they do is pretty mush plug and play. Yall should be able to make a jumper harness that's compatible with the factory dash harness. Not everyone wants to hack up their harness. Just food for thought guys.

[@dntlss]

@@CR3j35_90kid Ive been involved with these cars for 30 plus years and hacking my harness is not something i wanna do so i'm right there with ya,there is a salvage yard about 10 miles from where i live where you can pick your own stuff and these cars land over there at the tune of about 10 a year (from 5 a month 6 years ago or so) and they are always 4 bangers,they are getting pretty rare, every time i see one is there i head there that weekend and get sensors and bolts and other knick knacks,you name it, nothing to write home about but i do have a few little things.

[@Hanson3]

Nah Old Instrument Gauge Cluster looks better.

[@dntlss]

For all this work most definitely,one thing i have always wondered is why on the earlier models they had all those warning lights on the cluster (the little thing on the lower right hand side) and on the later models they eliminated it,i would love to have a low fuel and low windshield wiper fluid on my 91,lol

[@midnight347]

I mean this looks like the old one but way more modernized this is far better than the original old cluster its also far more accurate and your speedo won't be bouncing out of the cluster at 15-25 mph like 99% of the fox clusters do. Fox guys are so cheap omg 899 that is sooo expensive let me just hack and rig up some old shit that is nowhere near as good so I don't have to spend money lol. Yall are so spoiled back when I had foxes 20+ years ago they didn't have all these cool options and here 20 years later they do yet everyone wants to whine about the price or act like the originals are "better" idk what fantasy world you live in but these blow the stock gauges away in every aspect and are far more accurate while still looking like stock at a glance to the untrained eye.

[@midnight347]

How exactly does the old cluster look better? It's the same design but it's old and shitty. I swear people just love to talk shit. Never happy with anything. Even on a cluster that is literally disgned just like the original gauges for an original look but superior in every other way got guys like you hating on them saying original "looks better" they should have done a side by side to show just how wrong you are (especially at night when the stock gauges look awful and need all kinds of lighting mods to be half presentable).

[@sav22rem22]

@@midnight347Couldn’t have said it any better myself. Factory gauges are awful and aren’t even remotely accurate. I think these people enjoy suffering

[@SouthernOregonReps]

899$ 🤮. It’s does look nice though

[@DS-ss7vl]

Too much crap for OBD1.