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Old Jul 19, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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Has anybody been able to make an original cable driven speedometer work on the 4L80E?

A friend is putting a 6.0L with a 4L80 E in a 67 Camaro. He would like to keep the stock gauge if at all possible.

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Here ya go.

The google machine is magical.

http://www.shiftworks.com/tailhousing.htm#4l80E
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I believe there is an electronic adapter. I was in the same boat with my 70 elcamino. Ended up ordering a fancy digital speedo.
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Originally Posted by STEEPSS
Here ya go.

The google machine is magical.

http://www.shiftworks.com/tailhousing.htm#4l80E
Thanks!

FWIW, I tried a few searches. I guess I didn't have the right keywords.

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I believe there is an electronic adapter. I was in the same boat with my 70 elcamino. Ended up ordering a fancy digital speedo.
Did you replace the whole cluster or just the speedo?
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Originally Posted by Docked Wage
Did you replace the whole cluster or just the speedo?
Im using a thunder racing covan insert. Autometer, AEM, and a digital speedo with a bunch of fun features. I am also using Jake's optishift.
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Have you seen this? Haven't used it.

http://www.abbott-tach.com/cablex.htm
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That's exactly what I was thinking...A motor that drives the cable driven speedo. Makes sense.

Since they are about the same price and the guy that owns the car is old school he's going to order the tailhousing kit from Shiftworks.

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