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Old 01-31-2008, 11:14 PM   #1 (permalink)
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hey guys quick question im new to kia's and just bought a 2001 rio rs 5 spd and it has no rpm guage, im wondering if they are all like that or if there is a stock cluster i can get that has one. im not liking the idea of not knowing the rpm while im driving.
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yes there are clusters that have the tach. the 02 5dr ones have the tach, and it will fit into your dash perfectly. your dash is already wired up for the tach, its just a matter of plugging it in.
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k thanks alot, im gonna call the wreckers and see if they have one
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Check ebay they are usually on there..
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you should change your sig to:

"blowing a cam seal out the end of the head, PRICELESS"
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LOL or maybe using OEM seals in a $2500 built engine.. Not worth it.
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Old 02-04-2008, 09:45 PM   #7 (permalink)
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already checked ebay and all they had is the one i already had. not reli any luck with the wreckers either. how hard would it be to install an aftermarket one? i wanna get something put in...

i dont wanna blow anything lol
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Just keep an eye on ebay new stuff is added by the second.. One will come up..
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ok will do thx
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If I get a intrument cluster with tach from an automatic rio, would it fit my 2001 rio 5 speed?
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