Best mechanical speedo kit for 6 speed ?
11-06-2012, 10:55 AM
#2
Cable X has an adapter to turn the electronic speed signal into a motor drive to run mechanical speedometers. They are a little cheaper, but pricey as well. Here's some info on them
http://www.corvetteclocks.com/index_files/Page1148.htm
http://www.corvetteclocks.com/index_files/Page1148.htm
11-06-2012, 08:34 PM
#5
Hello my conversion was done by a guy named Dan, his screen name is "Alloy" on TeamChevelles.com or Chevelle.com I paid around $360.00 including round trip shipping, but this about 1.5 years ago, I don't know if he is still doing them, I think his email was alloyspecialties@yahoo.com
He did a great job, I supplied him with my rear gear ratio and tire size and height and he calculates which drive gear needs to go on your tailshaft and which driven gear goes in the tail housing, he supplies all the gears and speedometer gear housing. All you need is new oil, some silicone to reseal the tail housing and I installed a new rear seal to be on the safe side, I just purchased a new oem style speedometer cable at the local parts store.
Yes I still have my VSS as well as it powers my cruise control, which works perfectly. My speedo was off and reading low by about 3mph according to my iPhone GPS, I talked to Dan and he said to change the driven gear to one with either one more or one less tooth I can't remember but apparently each tooth will change it by 3mph, I can't remember if I had a blue or brown gear but I switched it and it read perfectly with my iPhone GPS, the gear was like 3-4 dollars at the GM dealer and took about 3 minutes to install.
I first tried the Abbott CableX but it sent my speedometer needle to around 550 M.P.H. And broke the needle, I should have spent a few extra dollars in the first place instead of trying the CableX box.
He did a great job, I supplied him with my rear gear ratio and tire size and height and he calculates which drive gear needs to go on your tailshaft and which driven gear goes in the tail housing, he supplies all the gears and speedometer gear housing. All you need is new oil, some silicone to reseal the tail housing and I installed a new rear seal to be on the safe side, I just purchased a new oem style speedometer cable at the local parts store.
Yes I still have my VSS as well as it powers my cruise control, which works perfectly. My speedo was off and reading low by about 3mph according to my iPhone GPS, I talked to Dan and he said to change the driven gear to one with either one more or one less tooth I can't remember but apparently each tooth will change it by 3mph, I can't remember if I had a blue or brown gear but I switched it and it read perfectly with my iPhone GPS, the gear was like 3-4 dollars at the GM dealer and took about 3 minutes to install.
I first tried the Abbott CableX but it sent my speedometer needle to around 550 M.P.H. And broke the needle, I should have spent a few extra dollars in the first place instead of trying the CableX box.
Last edited by lizeec; 11-06-2012 at 08:42 PM.
