I have a Standard 88 Camaro with the 115 mph speedometer. Would a 145 mph from a z-28 work in my car? Would i be better off just getting aftermarket guages?

 

it's a direct bolt in.

 

I replaced the 85 mph speedo in my '85 with a 145 unit with no problems . I got really tired of pegging the needle against the reset button. There are usually a few 145's on E-bay at any time. you can get the whole cluster or just the speedo. Good luck.

 

I replaced the 85 mph speedo in my '85 with a 145 unit with no problems . I got really tired of pegging the needle against the reset button. There are usually a few 145's on E-bay at any time. you can get the whole cluster or just the speedo. Good luck.

 

To avoid any electric problems with the cluster, I'd suggest swapping in the speedo head only.

JamesC

 

I replaced the 85 mph speedo in my '85 with a 145 unit with no problems . I got really tired of pegging the needle against the reset button. There are usually a few 145's on E-bay at any time. you can get the whole cluster or just the speedo. Good luck.

 

Hey, Hank,

Maybe hit that button an extra time or two (I hate when that happens) .

JamesC

 

I'm trying to figure out how to un-do it right now. Lesson learned!

 

I bid on one on ebay. Did you change the whole cluster or speedo?

 

I changed just the speedo. the complete clusters tend to sell for more $$$.

 

How much was the speedo? Since im in the same area i figure it should cost the same

 

I swapped mine a couple of years ago and can't find the details. I reaslly don't remember what I paid. I only remember that it was worth it.

 

Did you need to change the speedometer gear drive in the transmission? Found one on ebay for 95.00 does that sound familiar? Its brand new though

 

I swapped mine a couple of years ago and can't find the details. I reaslly don't remember what I paid. I know that I bid on a couple before I was able to get one for what I was willing to pay. I only remember that it was worth it.

 

I swapped mine a couple of years ago and can't find the details. I reaslly don't remember what I paid. I know that I bid on a couple before I was able to get one for what I was willing to pay. I only remember that it was worth it.

 

I did not have to change the trans gear. That would only have to be done if you were changing the rear gear. (once again I was too quick on the send button, My bad)

 

Do you know what color speedometer gear i would have to use if i changed gears? It has 2.73s in it now and im planning 3.73s. Thanks

 

that's quite a jump from 2.73 to 3.73. Sorry, but I'm not familiar with auto trans driven gear colors or teeth numbers.

 

Thanks for the info. The car is a real dog until it hits 3000 rpms but then it only has 1500 more before it has no power.

 

Be aware that 87 and later cable driven speedos have a speed sensor that the earlier ones do not. Also the odometer reset buttons are in a different place.

 

I converted the car to a Carb setup and took out the computer. So the speed sensor shouldnt be needed. Thanks for the info.

 

I'm unsure what speed sensor you're referring to. As far as I know all Camaro VSS's were on the rear of the cluster from 82-89. At least from 85-89 (and perhaps earlier), the reset is at the bottom on all speedo heads.

JamesC