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Cruise Control Kit

Part #: CRS-2000

Electric servo cruise control for vehicles with cable driven speedometers - includes electric servo, mounting hardware, wiring harness, electric speed sensor and choice of handle. speed sensor attaches in-line with gm type-speedometer cable. if installing on any vehicle that does not have an electronic vehicle speed sender (vss) or does not have a gm- type speedometer cable please order the crs-3000-4165. the crs-3000-4165 kit includes a magnetic drive shaft senders where magnets sen-4165 are attached to the drive shaft to create a speed signal. no vacuum needed for easy installation. designed for automotive applications, not for use on motorcycles * may require the use of a sgi-5 on vehicles with electronic 700r4 and 4l60e/4l80e transmissions..

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Add cruise control functionality to vehicles with a mechanically-operated throttle control system

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Add-on cruise control hardware that interfaces directly with a vehicle's accelerator pedal to control speed

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Add-on cruise control systems with built-in voluntary speed-limiting capability and long-term memory

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250-1882 Universal Cruise for Drive by Wire ETC Hotrod classic Cars

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The 250-1882 is a universal electronic drive by wire cruise control that will work for any vehicle with an electronic throttle and exposed drive shaft. It's a perfect addition to your hot rod build or other custom application. We offer 3 cruise control switch options as well as electronic pedal interface options, depending on your set up. If you are not sure which pedal interface option you need, please call. Comes with installation instructions (located below) and lifetime technical assistance. Please call with any questions before purchasing this kit.

This drive by wire cruise control kit requires the installer to epoxy two magnets to the vehicle’s drive shaft to produce a speed signal output for the cruise control. This is the most efficient and most accurate way to get speed signal from any vehicle. It is a better signal than an onboard speed signal or extracting VSS from data. The Cruise Control Store recommends this kit for all hot rod applications that have an electronic throttle and exposed driver shaft. **** This kit will NOT work with 2003-2006 5.3 or 6.0 set ups. If your vehicle has a TAC module, this kit will not work. ****

250-1882 Installation Instructions

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• Universal - Requires custom installation
• Works with 3, 4, 5, 6 or 8 Cylinders
• Does not include switch.  Sold Separately
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Specs & Features

• Improved Operation
• Coast/Reduce Speed
• Resume/ Accelerate
• Tap-Up, 1 MPH per tap
• Tap-Down, 1 MPH per tap
• Controlled Resume Rate
• Closer, More Accurate Control of Set Speed
• Enhanced Adaptability
• Select ECM, AC Generator, Magnets, or Pulse Sender as VSS  *
• Select Square or Sine Wave Speed Signal Source
• Select Acceleration Rate
• Select Gain Control
• Select Manual or Automatic Transmission
• Select Open Circuit or Closed Circuit Engagement Switches
• Enhanced Features
• Modular Design
• Removable Wiring Harness with Locking Device
• Redesigned Water Sealing
• Neutral Safety Switch (NSS) Compatible
• Cruise Engaged Output (Ground Signal When Engaged)
• Self Diagnostic
• Easier Installation
• No Vacuum Required
• Smaller Module
• New Connectors with Positive Contact and Lock
• No Clutch Switch Needed (except Diesel)
• VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) Wire Already in Harness
• Compatible with Neutral Safety
• Compatible with Distributor-less Ignition Systems
• Compatible with Direct Fire Ignition Systems

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The Rostra Cruise Control kit is designed to add a cruise control system to those vehicles which did not come with one from the factory.  You can set your desired speed by using a Rostra cruise control switch that is steering column mounted (sold separately).  Once you set your speed, the Rostra cruise control measures engine load and vehicle speed to ensure your car stays cruising at the desired speed.  You can slow down or accelerate from your cruise by using ths switch for ease of use. The cruise controls feature set speed, tap up/tap down (1 mph per tap), coast/reduce speed, resume/accelerate, and controlled resume rate.

While most of our customers install these aftermarket kits themselves, we recommend professional install of this cruise control system. 

Rostra has been manufacturing these cruise control units for years, and is an ISO9001 certified company that has proven to be one of the largest manufactures of cruise controls in the United States.

Rostra Cruise Control Features:

• 3 Year / 36,000 Mile Warranty from Rostra
• Slow down or accelerate without the pedal - requires switch
• Increase comfort and reduce fatigue while driving
• Includes full color illustrated installation manual
• Built in an ISO9001 Quality Certified facility

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Cruise control for vinatge cars

By junkyardjeff December 18, 2012 in General Discussion

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Since I drive my 55 Ford convertible to Daytona Beach every november I am thinking about adding cruise so does anyone know of a simple cruise control system that would not look too out of place that I could install on it,every year its getting harder to drive the 900 plus miles without cruise and might help with the gas mileage too.

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You might check a copy of Street Rodder Magazine for something like this. It would be pretty easy to adapt an OEM, 1970s era Chrysler/Dana-Perfect Circle unit, cruise to your car, but the later electronic ones use a signal generator to run things rather than the speedometer cables . . . which can be a lot less intrusive to the underhood area.

One possible issue might be if your vehicle is a 6 volt or 12 volt system . . .

Just some thoughts,

If I could find a simple system like my 72 olds had I would be very happy,it had a switch for on/off and a single button to set which is all I would need. It has been converted to 12 volts so I do have more options then if it was still 6 volts,I am going to look on ebay and see if I can find some old kits and there is a shop not too far that did install cruise controls at one time so I will need to check with them too. I was hoping someone on here had added cruise on one of their old cars and would know of one I could use,I do drive this one a bunch and it would be nice to have it.

I installed a vacuum operated unit on my '97 Nissan D-21 Pickup. In terms of ït " not looking too out of place," a vacuum unit would fit the bill, but for the tank.

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my 62 invicta has the cruise control unit under the hood and the on/off switch on the turn signal lever but i dont have instructions to hook it up,4 bufords from ct

As for not looking out of place I want the switches to not look too much out of place if possible,whats under the hood I am less concerned with.

If you want the GM/Olds system, you can still get rebuilt transducers (eBay or some of the auto supply chains), probably can find a turn signal lever that might work, a brake switch, etc. all in salvage yards or possibly from the dealer. Several Olds service manuals are online at www.wildaboutcarsonline.com to see how the vacuum lines go. The vacuum actuator and chain can probably be found, too, as replacement parts. The typical GM system (non-resume era) was wired "ON" with the ignition key. The Olds units had a dash-mounted switch with an indicator light. When the "Resume" function came to GM in about 1981, the turn signal switch had an "OFF" position. From there, you can probably get Howell (in Michigan) to build you some cables, once you know the measurements and such.

In the middle 1980s, I bought two Chrysler accessory add-on cruise kits. I believe they were sourced from Specific Cruise in Fort Worth . . . one of our Mopar club associates worked for them back then. It used a signal generator at the transmission and then ran things electronically to run the throttle linkage items. Previous to that, Chrysler used a Dana/Perfect Circle style unit, which had the vacuum transducer integral with the unit, using a flex cable to run the throttle (including a "lost motion" link to protect the vacuum diaphram when more throttle was needed than the unit was applying at the particular time . . . same function as the link chain GM and Ford used).

Many of the add-on aftermarket cruise kits on the market during the initial phase of the National 55mph speed limit (circa 1973), used two magnets glued to the driveshaft for the speed signal. Magnets eventually fell off with time, as the adhesive degraded. Most of these kits had a reverse direction from "OFF" (at the lh end of the slide) to "ON" and "RESUME" (at the right hand end of the slide's movement) from the similar factory-sourced add-on kits (the OEM production was "OFF - ON - RESUME", lh to rh). I believe the Dana/Perfect Circle kits, back then, used the Chrysler-style transducer/actuator, as did the ARA-brand kits.

Please keep us posted on your progress.

Happy Holidays!

You might be able to find (Flea Market, etc,) the 1970s era Sears-Roebuck/other aftermarket units. I sold several still in the original boxes at Hershey several years ago. They were simple to attach, using a magnet held by epoxy and a nylon-tie to the drive shaft with a pick-up pointed at it. There was a vacuum unit and an old-fashioned key-chain affair which would would actuate the accelerator linkage to the carburetor. Switches would deactivate the system when the brake or clutch pedals were depressed. All-in-all relatively simple to install, and surprisingly reliable, except in a friend's '56 T'Bird which had a lot of under-hood heat on a trip to California for then 1998 Founders Tour.

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OK, bought to you by your ever friendly Amazon.com is the following.

A cruise control kit. Amazon has other makes of cruise controls.

Amazon.com: Rostra Universal Electronic Cruise Control 250-1223: Automotive

A dash mount Cruise Control Switch.

Amazon.com: Dash mount Cruise Control Switch 250-3592: Automotive

And most importantly, a VSS Speed Pulse Generator Kit.

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Adding Aftermarket Cruise Control Is Easier Than You Think

If you’re an auto enthusiast, you probably take pleasure in the response from stomping the gas pedal. But c’mon folks, we can also admit that a long highway trip is more pleasant with cruise control. Set a constant speed, lift your foot, and let the car glide down the pike.

But what if your vehicle didn’t come with cruise control? No worries. There are plenty of aftermarket kits to add cruise control to your ride. If you have some basic skills, this DIY upgrade can happen in an hour or two.

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eBay Motors offers hundreds of aftermarket cruise control kits and related parts. But before you make a purchase, answer these questions:

• Is the aftermarket cruise control kit compatible with your car?
• Are your brake lights working properly?
• Are you comfortable working on your car’s electrical wiring and throttle settings?

An eBay search could turn up a usable original New Old Stock (NOS) kit from the carmaker.

If you answered yes (or you’re willing to learn), then cruise control might be coming soon to your vehicle. And if you think this is beyond your skill set, most auto shops can install a kit for you.

Watch the installation of a Rostra cruise control system in a Hyundai Accent:

Tips for Installing Aftermarket Cruise Control

Here’s a quick overview of the primary components. Kits will provide detailed instructions. First things first: safety! Before starting to work on your car’s electrical system, disconnect the battery.

Wiring harness: Most kits come with a wiring harness, complete with colored wires. Instructions will guide you to wire the hot and cold sides of your brake switch. Other wires connect to the ignition “run” contact and ground. A significant step is to splice into a Vehicle Speed Signal (VSS) wire. Most cars of the past 20 years have a VSS. If not, there are adapter kits to create a signal generator or use a pick-up coil to create a similar signal.

Kits often integrate with a drive-by-wire system.

Throttle cable: Attach the cable provided in the kit to the existing throttle plate of your car’s engine. Most kits also have sufficient adapters and linkages to fit a variety of throttles. Verify that the cable is not binding on anything under the hood. Aftermarket cruise control kits can also accommodate newer engines that drive by wire—and don’t have an old-school cable to control engine RPMs.

Actuator: The actuator is a mechanical box that controls your car’s cruising function. It is mounted in the engine compartment and has connectors for the wiring harness and throttle cable. It also has several DIP (dual inline package) switches. Moving specific DIP switches up or down allows the cruise control unit to communicate with essential vehicle functions. The settings include the number of engine cylinders, the type of speed sensor, and its output. To save the new settings, power off the actuator and then restore power.

A cruise control switch integrates with the turn signal lever.

Driver switch: Many cruise control systems offer a switch on your turn signal stalk that looks like a factory installation. Others provide buttons on a dash-mounted plate. We recommend the turn signal switch, which has a cleaner look and helps keep your eyes on the road.

Testing Required

Kits are designed for specifically vehicles and provide all the necessary gear.

After completing all the steps stipulated in the kit instructions:

• Re-connect the battery.
• Check to verify that your brake lights still function correctly.
• Start the engine, leave it in Park, and mildly depress the gas pedal.
• Make sure that it returns to a slow idle setting.

A dash-mounted controller activates cruise control.

If the brake lights and idle are working as expected, it’s time to take the car to a deserted parking lot. Next, accelerate to a moderate speed, set the cruise control, and see if the speed is maintained with your foot off the gas pedal. Finally, touch the brake pedal and verify that the cruise control disengages.

If everything is working, your car should be ready for further testing on the highway. It’s a good idea to take several short, local highway trips to verify a successful installation before heading off on a long interstate journey.

While aftermarket cruise control is available to hands-on DIYers, that’s not yet mainstream for so-called adaptive cruise control. But automated road sensing and even lane-keeping is probably not far off. For example, an aftermarket self-driving kit from Comma.ai is usually available on eBay .

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Mark C. Bach has oil in his veins and remembers feeler gauges and brake springs. He has a love for all things that move, especially old-school muscle cars. Bach writes for a variety of outlets, including Chevy Classics and FuelCurve.com, and maintains Route66pubco.com.

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