LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:44 PM
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How hard is it to go from a 115 speedo to a 150? What is involved?
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 11:56 PM
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what kind of car?
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Old Jul 10, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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I drove my Lt1 with both a '97 v6 gauge cluster (I did an engine swap) and the '97 LT1 gauge cluster. Both worked, just unbolted and unplugged the v6 gauge cluster, swapped in the LT1.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Its a 94 Camaro, Well i read somewhere that the 125 cluster came in the Base model Lt1's from the factory, (they had a governor at 108) So i was wondering if it was possible to just unplug the 115 and plug in the 150? Or will i have to get it calibrated?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:28 PM
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On the V8 94+ cars it should be a direct swap, the cars that didn't get Z-rated tires (RPE Code QLC) got the lower speedo. The 93s are the only ones where you have to use a 93 speedo or the tach wont work.
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So it splug and play? No calibration needed, correct?
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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From what I've read, yes. Just plug n play. I've got the 115mph gauge, and I've got a 150 sitting in my basement. I just haven't put it in yet; Id like to know what Im getting myself into, before I tear my dash apart.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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would it be same for a 94 T/A then
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it should be a direct swap as long as you arent a 93, the only issue would be the limiter as stated
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Okay thanks alot for your help guys! The tune will get rid of the limiter though correct?
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