How many bulbs do I need for my cluster?
Bulbs are NOT required to enjoy the benefits of our overlay kits.
We have calibrated our overlays to precisely utilize your factory illumination, and bulbs.
However, we have had many requests from customers who desired to change their instruments illumination color to match other devices in there vehicle (radio, Auto Meter gauges, cell phone, etc.)
We have picked the best products for altering your illumination color and brought them to you.
Below is an application guide for determining how many bulbs your cluster requires for altering dial color or brightness.
We have calibrated our overlays to precisely utilize your factory illumination, and bulbs.
However, we have had many requests from customers who desired to change their instruments illumination color to match other devices in there vehicle (radio, Auto Meter gauges, cell phone, etc.)
We have picked the best products for altering your illumination color and brought them to you.
Below is an application guide for determining how many bulbs your cluster requires for altering dial color or brightness.
| Year Model Vehicle |
Number of Bulbs Instrument Cluster Dial Illumination |
Can Illumination Color Be Changed? |
| 1982-1985 Firebird | 11 | YES - Blue, Amber, |
| 1986-1992 Firebird | 9 | YES - Blue, Green, Amber, Red, White |
| 1993-2002 Firebird | 5 | NO - (You can use brighter bulbs, but, red remains) |
| 1982-1989 Camaro | 11 | YES - Blue, White, Amber |
| 1990-1992 Camaro | 4 | YES - Blue (LED), Green, Red, Amber |
| 1993-1996 Camaro | 7 | YES - Blue, Green, Red, Amber |
| 1997-2002 Camaro | 5 | YES - Blue, Green, Red, Amber |
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