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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 11:16 PM
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Default Speedometer change for 81

Hello, I new on this forum , but was wondering what I can do about
changing my speedometer in my 81 that reads beyond 85 mph. Will a earlier year like a 75 fit in housing. This is my second vette of a collection I am starting and my 87 with electronic speedometer is a big
change from the 81. I can buried the needle 2/3 thru 2 gear. Jay
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 12:33 AM
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This is probably the cheapest place, it's worth a phone call. I know he has 140 mph units. www.redlineg.com
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 01:34 AM
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Corvette Instrument Service inFlorida will convert your 85mph to 140 or 260mph for $80.00 plus $8.00 shipping. Had mine done last August and it looks good and works good too.
Bill
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Older Than Dirt
This is probably the cheapest place, it's worth a phone call. I know he has 140 mph units. www.redlineg.com

This is who I used.
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Old Dec 30, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...3&forum_id=119
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Going to a taller speedo is on my list as well for this winter. I think I'm going to go with Redline. Maybe I'll take my old speedo out today and get it ready to send off.


-Justin
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Originally Posted by Dalannex
Going to a taller speedo is on my list as well for this winter. I think I'm going to go with Redline. Maybe I'll take my old speedo out today and get it ready to send off.


-Justin
red line will send you there head ,then you have a couple of weeks to send yours in
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