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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 11:03 AM
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I have a 1980,which has that pathedic 85mph speedo in it.I would like to find where I can get one that goes to 160mph.Any help on this is appreciated.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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Hey Grtdane, I am not sure if you are wanting to just buy one or not but at Eckler's.com . They have a Speedometer conversion that you can do. I am going to be doing this myself next winter. They use your speedo head and make the conversion. Hope this will help. BDCMPNY
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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Yes I did see that,but was hopeing to switch out soon.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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http://www.corvetteinstruments.com/catalog/gauges.htm
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by GrtDanes
Yes I did see that,but was hopeing to switch out soon.
Ecklers will hook you up with a core charge! If thats what you want.

1980"Stock" Vette cant hit 160 mph anyway!! LOL.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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I had mine changed. Got tired of it being pinned and not knowing how fast I am going. With 700-R, a stock 81 will cruise at 100 if you have the room.
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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I had my speedometer done by them. Quick turnaround time, quality product, good price.
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I know it wont hit 160 but nice to see how close I come?am dropping in a crate enging 350/355hp.where do i find what tranny i have 4spd?
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also a good cluth system while i have it out
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Old Jan 29, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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I know it wont hit 160 but nice to see how close I come?am dropping in a crate enging 350/355hp.where do i find what tranny i have 4spd?
So you're putting a ZZ4 in I would guess???
I have a ZZ3 with a few goodies and dynoed 364HP. My car (71) will do 248,6kph witch is approx. 155mph. (4 speed)
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