Speedometer ?
08-15-2007, 05:47 PM
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Speedometer ? The search isn't working right now, but I was curious. Why do some firebirds, mostly the formulas, usually 93-94, have a speedometer that goes only to 110? I was looking at 0-60 and quarter mile times online(i know you can't trust these), why does the 94 formula seem to be the slowest of the LT1 birds? I that a myth, or are they really slower?
08-15-2007, 05:57 PM
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So roughly how quick should a stock formula from 94 run the quarter? Is there a limit to the top speed besides tire rating?
08-15-2007, 07:00 PM
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Cars that came without the 'Z' rated tires got a 115 mph speedo and a speed limiter of (if I remember right) 108 mph, which shuts off fuel to the car when it hits (I know, i've hit it MANY, MANY times!!).
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08-15-2007, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Zralou
Cars that came without the 'Z' rated tires got a 115 mph speedo and a speed limiter of (if I remember right) 108 mph, which shuts off fuel to the car when it hits (I know, i've hit it MANY, MANY times!!).
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08-15-2007, 07:18 PM
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my 94 B4C had a 150 speedo, and the one time i was in a hurry, the last time i looked down, it was creeping towards 130, so I think the 94 formula's and zs differ in that sense?
08-15-2007, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenBlood
my 94 B4C had a 150 speedo, and the one time i was in a hurry, the last time i looked down, it was creeping towards 130, so I think the 94 formula's and zs differ in that sense?
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both my '94 Z28s have the 155 speedo and 3.23 gears, no govenor
I was under the impression that the 110 speed was for 2.73 cars or possibly those with the 235/55 tires
I was under the impression that the 110 speed was for 2.73 cars or possibly those with the 235/55 tires
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Originally Posted by Zralou
Cars that came without the 'Z' rated tires got a 115 mph speedo and a speed limiter of (if I remember right) 108 mph, which shuts off fuel to the car when it hits (I know, i've hit it MANY, MANY times!!).
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Z tire rating is for 149 (or there about speeds)
look for code QLC (245/50) or QMT (235/55 standard size)
08-15-2007, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by fast
both my '94 Z28s have the 155 speedo and 3.23 gears, no govenor
I was under the impression that the 110 speed was for 2.73 cars or possibly those with the 235/55 tires
I was under the impression that the 110 speed was for 2.73 cars or possibly those with the 235/55 tires
you are correct sir
08-16-2007, 11:28 PM
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where could i find a nice set of gauges, how hard would the install be, i have never done anything like that before. I've only done exhaust, wires, plugs, etc. you know, small ****...
08-17-2007, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenBlood
where could i find a nice set of gauges, how hard would the install be, i have never done anything like that before. I've only done exhaust, wires, plugs, etc. you know, small ****...
the gauge swap on the birds are easy, my understanding is it's just plug and play swap...I just recently swaped to the newer style (98+) in my 95 Z and it was a PITA.....but was worth it in my eyes
08-17-2007, 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by GreenBlood
where can i get the parts for the bird swap? does anyone have a write up of an install?
