for tachometer (RPM meter), go to junkyard and grab a cluster from 90-92 automatic stanza, plugs in just fine, don't forget to swap odometer.
SR20DET from U12 bluebbird bolts on directly, just swap AWD tranny with FWD tranny.
as for the speedo needle acting up, probably the cluster. never experience that, only a tach acting up in the pathfinder. the empty circle next to the speedo is for the tachometer.
go fast goodies:
-header:
www.genieheader.com, look for application for 89-93 Nissan Pintara TR-X FWD. Some custom bungs welding necessary if keeping AIV and EGR.
-turbo manifold: go to japanese importer and find a Z18ET exhaust manifold, reshape exhaust port from square to circle
-open element air filter kit: anything that bolts onto 89-93 240SX fits good.
-intake piping: forgot the year, but the 1 for toyota RAV4 fits fine with enough nipples to connect to factory vacumm lines.
-LSD tranny: more agressive final ratio, grab from GXE trim.
-rear disc brake swap: whole rear strut/spindle assy from GXE, otherwise the same from 85-88 maxima will work (swap top mount)
-camshaft: contact PDM racing in Canada.
-radiator: larger core from 89-94 maxima fits fine.
-rear stabilizer: 85-88 maxima suspension techniques for $100 or so (16-17mm), or 91-94 nissan Axxess FWD for $20 (23-24mm unit)
-weight reduction: self explainatory, the less mass to move, the more efficient, the better numbers all around. I've removed 165lbs off mine.
that's all for now.
cosmetic:
-5 lug swap: parts from 89-94 maxima
for more info, go to:
http://www.teamnse.com (nissan stanza enthusiast page)
http://u12thegrocerygetter.streetracing.org/ (my rarely updated site)