LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion

LS1TECH - Camaro and Firebird Forum Discussion (https://ls1tech.com/forums/)
-   Appearance & Detailing (https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing-18/)
-   -   Gauge cluster LED's (https://ls1tech.com/forums/appearance-detailing/1008216-gauge-cluster-leds.html)

94'BLKBRD Oct 26, 2008 05:38 AM

Gauge cluster LED's
 
Can someone tell me which LED's I need for my gauge cluster. I know I need the 194's but I don't know exactly what style I need.

I'm going with Red

OlMastaScrilla Oct 26, 2008 10:19 AM

Also curious, which ones would I have to buy to go blue with the gauge cluster?

94'BLKBRD Oct 26, 2008 02:49 PM

^^^^Word

Breathtaker Oct 26, 2008 03:36 PM

Ask Brian2006.

LS1_Unleashed Oct 26, 2008 09:10 PM

http://www.superbrightleds.com/specs/bulb_specs.htm

It's the third bulb down, the one that says xled x5. Hope this helps.

98 WS6 Oct 26, 2008 09:15 PM

Wide angle bulbs. ^I have those in my car as well.
Came from this:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...x/DSC02298.jpg

To this, after LEDs:
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a1...x/DSC02300.jpg

94'BLKBRD Oct 26, 2008 10:43 PM

^^^^ That's what I'm looking for.

Thanks guys

98 WS6 Oct 26, 2008 11:21 PM


Originally Posted by 94'BLKBRD (Post 10366782)
^^^^ That's what I'm looking for.

Thanks guys

Just remember, once you put in the leds, push in the cluster, turn on your parking lamps, and check which ones are out. Pull the cluster back out, and whichever lights werent lit, flip the LED 180 degrees, and put it back in. Also the 5LED wide angles are kinda annoying to fit into the socket, just play with it and you'll find the perfect angle to fit them in, don't break any! :)

94'BLKBRD Oct 26, 2008 11:39 PM


Originally Posted by 98 WS6 (Post 10366995)
Just remember, once you put in the leds, push in the cluster, turn on your parking lamps, and check which ones are out. Pull the cluster back out, and whichever lights werent lit, flip the LED 180 degrees, and put it back in. Also the 5LED wide angles are kinda annoying to fit into the socket, just play with it and you'll find the perfect angle to fit them in, don't break any! :)

I'll make sure to order some extra LED's just incase........lol

Thanks for the advice

firechicken99 Oct 27, 2008 07:42 PM

you need 5 for the cluster right?

Brian2006 Oct 27, 2008 07:51 PM

Trust me on this, wLEDx5's will not be the optimal choice. You need a higher power bulb if going in a camaro.

OlMastaScrilla Oct 27, 2008 08:09 PM

^good to know, where could I get these higher powered bulbs from?

firechicken99 Oct 27, 2008 08:11 PM

good thing theyre goin in the fbird haha

TopFlite Oct 27, 2008 08:26 PM

Subscribing...

94'BLKBRD Oct 27, 2008 08:28 PM


Originally Posted by Brian2006 (Post 10372602)
Trust me on this, wLEDx5's will not be the optimal choice. You need a higher power bulb if going in a camaro.

Do they sell the higher power bulbs you're talking about on superbrightleds.com

allmotor Oct 27, 2008 08:34 PM


Originally Posted by Brian2006 (Post 10372602)
Trust me on this, wLEDx5's will not be the optimal choice. You need a higher power bulb if going in a camaro.

Back in january we put some blue ones in a friends camaro and they looked great. No pics though, I'll see if I can find some

Brian2006 Oct 27, 2008 09:15 PM


Originally Posted by allmotor (Post 10373000)
Back in january we put some blue ones in a friends camaro and they looked great. No pics though, I'll see if I can find some

I'm speaking from personal experience. They are NOT the best choice. If you want to do it the right way, you need something more powerful in a camaro. Any other color and they would be fine.

It doesn't seem like superbrightleds carries anything better.

94'BLKBRD Oct 27, 2008 09:45 PM


Originally Posted by Brian2006 (Post 10373322)
I'm speaking from personal experience. They are NOT the best choice. If you want to do it the right way, you need something more powerful in a camaro. Any other color and they would be fine.

It doesn't seem like superbrightleds carries anything better.

Do you know where can I find some high power LED bulbs?

firechicken99 Oct 27, 2008 09:51 PM

they had the exact bulb i was looking for which was very similiar to what i bought from ledgauges.com when they were seeling the bulb kits. the only problem is that their bulb was a 74 size and not 194. If you can find it, all you need is a 194 wedge bulb that has a single SMD led mounted on top. the SMD's are expensive but they are VERY bright and work really well. i for one am going to try out those x5 bulbs (just ordered 6 of em) as they seem to be the best option i have found on here in a while. ( and hopefully will work good in the T/A )

96silverram Oct 27, 2008 09:58 PM

I'm going to agree with Brian 2006 on needing a greater luminosity output in the red range. W5leds are okay, but there are much better choices to get high output from RED LED's.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...controls11.jpg


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:46 PM.


© 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands