Instrument cluster with tach and gauges

does anyone know if the cluster out of an ls/ss with tach and gauges will work in a base model impala without tach by just connecting the plug on the back or do you have to hook up other wiring to make the tach and gauges work,is the plugin on the back the same from a base model to the ls/ss,thanks,has anyone already done this

I just purchased a new cluster from BBE, as soon as I get it and hook it up I'll let you know...

I just purchased a new cluster from BBE, as soon as I get it and hook it up I'll let you know...hey did your cluster work and whats this place bbe,and how much,thanks

hey did your cluster work and whats this place bbe,and how much,thanks

I just put it in the other night and it works perfectly... the only thing is I didnt let Perry know to add enough mileage, so its kind of behind on the mileage meter. but it worked out great... fairly easy to install and a great look with the led's... It was worth the week long wait for only $150... you need to have a paypal account thats attached to your bank. if you look at my previous post you'll see the web address... check him out.

here is the website to look at the clusters andodering info... http://home.comcast.net/~bbengineer/cars/impala/ (http://home.comcast.net/%7Ebbengineer/cars/impala/)

I just put it in the other night and it works perfectly... the only thing is I didnt let Perry know to add enough mileage, so its kind of behind on the mileage meter. but it worked out great... fairly easy to install and a great look with the led's... It was worth the week long wait for only $150... you need to have a paypal account thats attached to your bank. if you look at my previous post you'll see the web address... check him out.they look great,both the ls and the ss cluster,which one did you buy,the ls/or the ss, did the one with the red and blue lights come like that or did you change the bulbs,also what year was your impala did this work with,mine is a base 2005,thanks

When you order from BBE, tell him what you want (tach, which color LEDs, what you want the mileage to be, etc.) Also, what year imp you have, and he will make sure you get the correct cluster. The plugs in the back are all the same, you will not have to do any modification to your car.
You will also have to fill out the mileage disclaimer form from his website, so he can put the correct mileage on your new cluster. He does good work, I've never heard anyone complain about his service or speed.

When you order from BBE, tell him what you want (tach, which color LEDs, what you want the mileage to be, etc.) Also, what year imp you have, and he will make sure you get the correct cluster. The plugs in the back are all the same, you will not have to do any modification to your car.
You will also have to fill out the mileage disclaimer form from his website, so he can put the correct mileage on your new cluster. He does good work, I've never heard anyone complain about his service or speed.my car is canadian so i guess he can do the conversion from km's to miles,thanks for the reply,it looks like it's extra to have the bulbs changed to a different color,are the do the clusters come with the original colors for the lighting

my car is canadian so i guess he can do the conversion from km's to miles,thanks for the reply,it looks like it's extra to have the bulbs changed to a different color,are the do the clusters come with the original colors for the lightingi am trying to contact this company for some info ,my default mail is not set up so when i go into the contact us it won't let me in,can you provide me with an email address for them,thanks

I think it's BBEengineer AT comcast DOT net. Replace AT and DOT with @ and . of course.

Does that mean if I buy a cluster from them with a tach, and I have no tach - it will work? Meaning, I will now have a working tachometer in a base model that never had one?

Thanks, the pictures (with LED lights) make the Impala dashboard look alive with performance.

Thanks.

Yes, it will work. The signal for a tach (and all the other guages) is sent by the Body Control Module to your instrument cluster now. The cluster just ignores it, since you don't presently have a tach. When you put in a cluster with a tach, it will work.
Some clusters only work with certain years of Impala, however. Be sure to tell BBE your year and model (base, LS, SS), so you will get the right cluster.

I think it's BBEengineer AT comcast DOT net. Replace AT and DOT with @ and . of course.I tried every possible combination to get this address to work but keeps coming back cannot find address

I think it's BBEengineer AT comcast DOT net. Replace AT and DOT with @ and . of course. it's close to the address u gave me but a letter off but still does'nt work,their address for contact is on thier page but don't work,i was wondering if you could send them a message to them and give them my email address so they can email me back with a correct address for them so i can get some info,if you got the time and would'nt mind sending my email address to them so they can email me back with a correct one one so i can contact them would be appreciated,here's my address,lower case letters, chaulky38@yahoo.ca, thanks if your able to do so,mike

You're right, the address on the website is bbengineer@comcast.net. I will contact him throught NAIOA.com and give him your address.

You're right, the address on the website is bbengineer@comcast.net. I will contact him throught NAIOA.com and give him your address.thanks alot,i'm here trying to put together different emails but not working,there is not even a phone # for them listed,thanks again,mike

I contacted BB yesterday, and gave him your info. My bad about giving you the wrong address at first, sorry.
You could also register over at NAIOA.com, and send him PMs through that site, he's the founder of that site, and very quick to respond.