Speedometer upgrade for a 82??
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Melting Slicks
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Speedometer upgrade for a 82??
I've seen a couple pictures of 79-82 Vettes with a 140 moh speedo and figured they switched out the whole unit. But then going through one of the vendors books I see that they carry a 140 mph face to replace the 85 mph. I can see it would be a easy swap but how would you calibrate it??
Le Mans Master
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From: columbia city in
http://www.redlinegaugeworks.com/several people on here have used these guys .give them a call .i was going to do it and then i thought how often am i over 85 ?but it does look good 140 mph
Burning Brakes
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From: long beach California
they got rid of the 140mph speedos mid year in 1979 an went to 85mph 79-82 so if you have an early 79 likem ine it came with a 140 if you have an late 79 you got a 85 and they also got two rear compartment buckets instead of the three that came in early 79 an earlier an 80-82 with the 140 would be aftermarket
Melting Slicks
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From: Texas
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Melting Slicks
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Drifting
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I think Corvette Central also has a service to do that.
Yeah - I don't like the 85 mph speedo, it's not enough!!
Racer
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From: vancouver washington
www.redlineg.com/
I had these guys redo my 81 speedo. Great service and the best workmanship. You cant tell this unit is not stock.
I had these guys redo my 81 speedo. Great service and the best workmanship. You cant tell this unit is not stock.
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Drifting
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From: Chardon Ohio
www.redlineg.com/
I had these guys redo my 81 speedo. Great service and the best workmanship. You cant tell this unit is not stock.
I had these guys redo my 81 speedo. Great service and the best workmanship. You cant tell this unit is not stock.
