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Apr 15, 2009 | 10:16 PM

sspeedstreet

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Speedo question

What years did F-bodies start using electronic speedometers instead of cable driven?

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Apr 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.

Apr 16, 2009 | 06:59 AM

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Re: Speedo question

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Camaros I'm not sure but I think 89 or 90.

90.

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Apr 16, 2009 | 08:42 AM

87v6Bird

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Car: 87 Firebird, 89 Trans Am

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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.

Apr 16, 2009 | 09:59 PM

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Re: Speedo question

Thanks, guys.

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