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Old 04-15-2009, 10:16 PM
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Speedo question
What years did F-bodies start using electronic speedometers instead of cable driven?

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Old 04-15-2009, 11:07 PM
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Re: Speedo question
86 on firebirds. Camaros I'm not sure but I think 89 or 90.
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Old 04-16-2009, 06:59 AM
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Camaros I'm not sure but I think 89 or 90.
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Re: Speedo question
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86 on firebirds. Camaros I'm not sure but I think 89 or 90.
Not all Firebirds switched in 86 I have an 87 that has a mechanical speedometer. I think it was just the base cluster with speedo and fuel gauge that kept the mechanical.
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