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Old Nov 8, 2002 | 05:26 PM
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Another LS1 question, probably never asked though

I was wondering if it would be possible to use a 90-92 gauge cluster with a swapped in LS1/4L60. The reason I ask is because the 4th gens are all electronic speedometers from what I've heard and it only seems reasonable and easier to retrofit the LS1 computer to a 90-92 Gauge cluster.
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Old Nov 8, 2002 | 11:12 PM
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I may be wrong, but I thought ALL 90 and up f-bodies had an electronic speedo with a pickup on the tail housing of the transmission. only difference between 3rd and 4th gen is number of pulses that the computer reads. that can be changed fairly easily though.
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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 12:23 AM
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I'm not entirely sure on this but i've heard that the LS1's use a sinusoidal speedometer system, so I think you'll need some gauges that match up with that.
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Old Nov 9, 2002 | 12:37 AM
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well, they have a retrofit for 82-89 gauges with the 4L60E tranny which is almost always a must with an LS1, but I was just curious if the 90-92 would work because they are better looking in my opinion.
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Old Nov 12, 2002 | 10:22 PM
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The 4L60E sends more pulses to the PCM than the 700R4. If you use the 4L60E there is no problem with calibration if you are using the late guage cluster.
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