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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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Car: 1988 Camaro Sport Coupe
Engine: 305 TBI
Transmission: TH700R
stock gauges?

will the stock gauges in my 88 maro work with out the computer?
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Yep.
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Old Nov 28, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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Car: 1988 Camaro Sport Coupe
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ok i wasnt sure if they would function properly. Is the speedo mechanical also? any other things i should know baout this?
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
I believe the '88 SC would be mechanical, but I wouldn't swear by that. Best bet is to look at the transmission output housing and see if it has a mechanical cable coming out of it, or a transducer with wires. Even if it is electrical, the speedo is separate from the engine computer.
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 11:40 PM
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i cant say for all third gen's. but on my 85 camaro, all gauges are independant of the computer and worked with new sending units on the new motor.
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