Just wondering what would be a better way to go?

 

The stock cluster is a cleaner look, but the tach isn't as accurate as a good aftermarket unit

It's up to you really... make the decision on your own.

 

Just get a shift light. Then hide it in the A/C vent.

 

exactly what im doin

 

So it would have to come out of a 91 si or is there other options

 

meh, i have a much better idea...hook up a shift light from one of your dummy lights in the oem cluster, many people have done this

 

88-89 si one style
90-91 si the rounder style

Also, there are many edm and jdm versions to be had from places like ebay

 

I went with the aftermarket tach from SunPro, nothing special, blends in nice with the dash and sits off the to top left of the steering wheel column. It does block the bottom half of the temp gauge but once it heats up the running temperature I can see the needle just fine, looks clean IMO. I really wanted it on the dash though, but there was no way in HELL I was pulling the whole dash off to reach the under side to put in the lock nut.

 

Thanks guy all this info is great. I think I am going to look for a SI cluster try and find an nice JDM one if not The shift light idea sounds interesting.
Ok I have another stupid question sorry.... So I was looking at some old postings and came across one that was explaining what EF, DX, SI and all that stand for and mean and what not. Well this is the part that got me.

STD (USDM) / 70hp / D15B1 / "Standard"
The most basic Civic Hatchback. 4 Speed Manual Transmission, no luxury features.

DX (USDM) / 92hp / D15B2 / "Deluxe"
The mid-level of Civic Hatchback. 5 Speed Manual available and 4 Speed Automatic, some luxury features, but still basic.

Ok So I thought my Car was a DX model but its only 4speed. So does this mean I am wrong and I dont own a DX? Because the DX is 5speed?

 

So any answer on my new question lol

 

well the si cluster looks more classy

 

There are a few differences in the DX to STD model, one thats easy to tell from just looking (as long as the car hasn't been painted) is that the dx has body colour bumpers, the STD they are flat black regardless of body paint.

looking at your pics in the other thread i would need to assume you've got the standard model.

 

DX options that standard does NOT have:

- 5 speed tranny
- rear wiper
- cloth seats
- console around shifter
- tilt steering
- painted bumpers

 

Well looks like I am a proud owner of a 91 Civic STD model and not a DX..... That sucks for me..... Oh well its still a nice ride regardless

 

not all dx's have painted bumpers, although it was option on some colors and standard on Tahitian green i believe. just to clear that up.

 

same here bro

 

Aftermarket tachs tend to be off by a couple hundred rpms. I went with a ukdm cluster. Remember function over form. You font need a monster 10k tach if you readline at 6500. Stick with oem till you actually need the other tachs

 

yes they do! It is the CX model that does not come with painted bumpers

I bought my civic brand new back in 1989, i know the differences, plus i have the brochure...no such thing as it being an option

 

Why is it so so slow? I am starting to regret my purchase. i need a quick power bost or im going to lose it

 

si cluster looks nicer i think.

 

The 70 horsepower probably has something to do with it.

 

yeah that would be the problem.... Oh well like I said in the other thread engine swap in the near future lol

 

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