How-to Swap S2K Cluster into Evo (Updated)
 

Decided to remake this thread so you guys wouldn't have to sift through pages of rambling to get what you needed to know.

You're welcome.

Basics of what you'll need:

-S2K (AP1) cluster
-S2K cluster harness
-Ktuned S2K dash converter
-Wire stripper
-Wire crimps/Crimper tool
-Soldering iron w/flux core
-Heatshrink
-Some way to label your wires, not needed but it helps.
-Any other basic wire working tools you'd usually have.
-Patience. I have very little wiring experience and managed to faniggle this thing into functioning. You can too.


https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...db4945476.jpeg

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...b87e3673e.jpeg

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After you've gathered all of this you can get to work with the wiring.

I went through the effort of finding and compiling the pinout info for the S2K cluster here for you guys so you aren't going through the pain and agony of finding it on Google or wherever.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...110c1a865d.jpg

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...2555b86299.jpg


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Now here's the pinout for an Evo 8 WITH ACD.
I can't tell you if it's the same for non ACD evos. Be wary.
This is the evo harness with the two plugins connected to the evo cluster.

C-106 (White Connector)

1 BLK...........Ground 3
2 BLK...........Ground 3
3 BLU/GRN.......Left Turn Signal (+)
4 RED/WHT.......High Beam (+)
5 BLK...........High Beam (-)
6
7 RED/BLK.......J/C 1 (+) (10AMP FUSED)
8 YEL...........Door (+)
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Ignition
9 YEL/RED.......Charge (+)
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10 GRN/WHT......Tarmac (-)
11 GRN..........ECU/Tach Input
12 WHT/BLK......Speedometer Input
13 GRN/ORG......ABS
14 PNK..........Gravel (-)
15 VLT..........Snow (-)
16
17 WHT/BLU......Check Engine (-)
18 WHT..........Oil (-)
19 RED..........Charge (-)
20 BLU..........Fog (+)
21

C-108 (Blue Connector)

31
32 BRN..........Brake (-)
33 VLT..........Water Spray (-)
34 BLU..........Door (-)
35 RED..........Seat Belt (-)
36 GRN/YEL......Air Bag (-)
37 BLU/GRN......Brake (+)
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Positive Lead
38 GRY..........General (+)
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39
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Negative Lead/Rheostat
40 BLK/YEL......J/C 3 (-)
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41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48 BLK..........(-)
Fog (-)
Turn Signal (-)
49 PNK..........Right Turn Signal (+)
50 YEL..........Water Temp Input
51 GRN..........Fuel Gauge Input


Fog Light Switch
1
2
3 - Black Yellow - From Rheostat
4 - Green White + From fuse box 7.5a

Hazard Warning Light Switch
1
2
3 - Green White + From fuse box 7.5a
4 - Black Yellow - From Rheostat

Your next step is going to be figuring out that wiring. God be with you because it sucks if you don't know what you're doing lol.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...a8250cd299.jpg


After going through that mini version of hell you should end up with a semi functional cluster.
From what I can tell, RPMs and Fuel level read fairly accurate even without the Ktuned converter applied.
Coolant will most likely read very low, or very high at first. No worries.
And your speedometer most likely won't work at all unless you have the Ktuned converter applied.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...1b6d6ca51a.jpg

After you've tested your connections and have everything that you want done, pop that sucka in there and see how she looks. You do not have to modify your cluster shroud at all, just push your wiring back in gently and place the cluster behind it.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...a2d49ed2db.jpg


From here you can either make your own template for the cluster, or you can ask a company to cut one for you. (I'm through @JD_customs_usa as they'll be cutting me a carbon plate and shipping it to me.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...7142144952.jpg

At the very end of all of this, you should end up with something like this.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...bfa4261252.jpg

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...6c9c349d79.jpg

Link to my Facebook startup video:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...00004924896922


I'm nowhere near finished. Since I still plan on doing an LED swap for the cluster along with a different colored template.
I'll update this accordingly as I keep going through this project. I'm going to go back and make a more direct pinout for the wiring soon. I'd like to make it as simple as possible for everyone.

Thanks for the read, hope you guys enjoy it and appreciate the work and research that went into it.



S2K Cluster harness

S2K AP1 cluster

Ktuned S2K cluster converter.<br/><br/>This allows you to adjust your speedo, coolant, and fuel level for accuracy.

AP1 Pinout. Honestly you won't use much of this.<br/><br/>If the evo doesn't have it, just cap it or cut it off.

AP1 pinout

Evo cluster harness

Man , that's is pretty dope man .. great write up . !

Thanks man.

It got better feedback than I expected lol.

That ended up coming out REALLY good.

looks good! needs an in-action video

Added a link to my Facebook for the startup video.

Awesome! Thank you!

subd

This is great... but now you don't know when to shift at Tarmac or Snow RPM! :p

Wow, one hell of a job to tackle, props to you

...Good point lol.

I run a built t-case and have ACD deleted on my car, so there was no reason to incorporate the lights in haha.

I'll be updating and adding more information to this as I finish this project up.

Waiting on my calibrater to come in, also sourcing a company that can reprogram the cluster to my original mileage.

I'll add all of this to the thread once It's 100%

Thanks for all the comments and kind words.

Suuuupp.

Ktuned dash converter came in today.
My car is currently in the shop right now having some stuff installed & being tuned. Hopefully I can jump back on the cluster later this weekend and start adjusting my speedo & coolant.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...b0b96b672b.jpgDash converter from K-tuned.

ft. DxD tiddies.
NFSWWWWWWW.

Thanks for the write up! Is the evo 8 pinouts the same as the 9?

The pinout I posted was for an 05' Evo w/ACD.

It SHOULD be pretty similar if not exactly the same for a 9.

But don't hold me to it.
Do some digging and find out for us lol.

Best of luck. 👍

Great job!

wow, that came out great!

Nice work

I have a big update coming for this thread soon to cut down on the simplicity of this.

i'm programming my cluster right now and finishing the wiring and deleting what's needed and what isn't.

thanks for all of the support 🤙.https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.evo...d959df690c.jpg

Does it matter what year of cluster you use wiring wise?

Looks great! Awesome job! hmm .. time to take apart the boyfriend's s2k? :spin:

I deff wanna do this, Great job.

Can we see this thing in action on a drive?

Just started in on this. I built a harness so that I can just plug in the stock cluster if needed. Couple wiring items I have to deal with, then i'll purchase the dash converter and continue on. Before it runs in the new year I'll put the LED conversion in it. So far I actually like it, something different anyway. And with the LED conversion it'll be bright as F@@K

Damn great job on the write up!

Very cool mod, thanks for the clear write up.

Looks really good! I'm thinking of doing this in my 6, where did you find the pin out diagram for the evo 8?

what an incredible writ eup

I found making a bracket was a pain, although for a more experienced fabricator im sure its a walk in the park. Not sure if OP ever finished his or not. I got the wiring mostly done. I just have to clean up the harness i made, and wire in the dash converter.

ill probably run into more issues, but i think Im over the hill. Im doing a lot of other stuff at the moment so im not sure how far ill make it on this. Hopefully i can finish it up soon-ish.

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s2k cluster
 

What do you need to know?

Been awhile.

I did end up finishing the cluster swap and got it working almost perfectly for the most part.

For some reason I'm having issues uploading videos here but if you guys don't mind scrolling a bit I have videos of it in action on my Instagram @chance.cc -

like faaaaarrrr down. I post a lot lol.

I've since parted out and sold my car, moved onto a CTSV platform.

Sorry if the guide is a little difficult to read. Glad to see it helped some of you guys get it done though. It's a very cool swap once you figure out the wiring part and getting the fitment correct.

about the best I could do with my level of wiring man.

looks good man. I was in contact with at @jdcustoms about a faceplate for the cluster. He offered to cut one to fit.

might be worth giving them a call.

No the guide was fine, I was just asking that poster what he wanted to know in regards to the wiring.

And thanks for the heads up on a place to cut out the backing plate. I'll have to give them a shout.

Curious about ACD, i'd like to keep mine, would a button be programmable or would it be useless doing this swap?

I will still work fine. You'll just have to wire it up to a separate LED Panel and integrate it somewhere.

do you know the cable colors for intercooler spray bulb in the cluster?

this looks so bad i find the stock cluster suits the evo perfect, but its all subjective of course..

Thanks for the detailed write up. I have a friend that is parting out an S2000 so i was thinking of doing this swap. Did anyone ever get it all working right?

Also the cluster he has is a S2k AP2 from an 06.I know the wiring is different but the instructions are on the ktuned site. Did you sort out all the issues? Is everything working correctly? I also want to try to make mine plug and play. Where did you find the connectors?

Also did anyone try using SPEEDO HEALER V4 with universal harness instead of Ktuned?

Its an acquired taste for sure. I'm not a huge fan of the stock cluster, but the digital S2K cluster has its pros and cons. With that being said, the car has the stock cluster in it currently. A CD7 would be ideal but I don't feel like wiring in new sensors.

came me out sick even if the car is long gone now

Holy moly, I have always liked the S2k cluster. Great write up! Looks clean and updates the car.