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Old Mar 24, 2015 | 05:23 PM
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2 questions

1. how do I figure the speedo drive gear for a 700 R4, 3.54 rear end with 255 60/15 tires.

2. I've eliminated the cruise control so can I run the speedo cable directly from the trans to the speedo?

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2 questions

1. how do I figure the speedo drive gear for a 700 R4, 3.54 rear end with 255 60/15 tires.

2. I've eliminated the cruise control so can I run the speedo cable directly from the trans to the speedo?

Thanks
Google "speedometer calculator"

Yes ...you can run a cable from the speedometer to the transmission.

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I'm doing this same change. Went with a Red drive gear (17 tooth) and a Lt Blue driven gear (45 tooth). TCI has a calculator here : http://www.tciauto.com/tc/speedometer-gear-calculator

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Originally Posted by Drawmain
I'm doing this same change. Went with a Red drive gear (17 tooth) and a Lt Blue driven gear (45 tooth). TCI has a calculator here : http://www.tciauto.com/tc/speedometer-gear-calculator

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