Cluster swap
Cluster swap
So I知 trying to switch out the cluster in my 1985 firebird to a cluster from a 1989 firebird. I was told that I have to change the VSS, but I知 not sure if there痴 any specific VSS that I need to buy. Any help/information would be much appreciated.
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Car: 1984 Camaro Berlinetta
Engine: LT1
Transmission: T56 6-speed
Axle/Gears: 4.11 LS1 Rear End
Re: Cluster swap
The VSS you will need will have to be the style that was used in the 84-86 Berlinetta, (most) 86-89 Firebird, and similar year Corvettes. Your tranny should currently have a cable operated Speed Sending unit in the tail-shaft,... this will need to be removed and replaced with the electric version of the VSS. There are at least 3 versions of this VSS
1 Version is for T5 cars
2 versions are for automatic cars.
** Electric VSS 'DRIVEN' Speedo gears are NOT THE SAME as Cable Speed Sending 'DRIVEN' Speedo gears. ( all 700R4 Tailshaft mounted 'DRIVE' Speedo gears ARE the same. )
This picture shows you what the electric VSS you need will look like:
NOTICE THE DRIVE Speedo gear tooth range,... only 40-45 DRIVEN GEARS will fit properly on this VSS. If your rear-end gearing requires you to use a SPEEDO DRIVEN gear with 39 or less teeth than you will need the other version of the electric VSS

P.S. You will also need to add a VSS Buffer Assembly as well as wiring from the VSS to the Buffer and wiring from the Buffer to the Cluster.
1 Version is for T5 cars
2 versions are for automatic cars.
** Electric VSS 'DRIVEN' Speedo gears are NOT THE SAME as Cable Speed Sending 'DRIVEN' Speedo gears. ( all 700R4 Tailshaft mounted 'DRIVE' Speedo gears ARE the same. )
This picture shows you what the electric VSS you need will look like:
NOTICE THE DRIVE Speedo gear tooth range,... only 40-45 DRIVEN GEARS will fit properly on this VSS. If your rear-end gearing requires you to use a SPEEDO DRIVEN gear with 39 or less teeth than you will need the other version of the electric VSS

P.S. You will also need to add a VSS Buffer Assembly as well as wiring from the VSS to the Buffer and wiring from the Buffer to the Cluster.
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