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Old Oct 24, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Car: 85 Trans AM
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Gauge compatibility?

I have a 85 TA with a 80mph speedo,I have a chance to get a 120mph speedo out of a 86 Fbird.

Would there be any problems if I try to swap them?
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Old Oct 24, 2010 | 06:41 PM
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Re: Gauge compatibility?

Originally Posted by jprix
I have a 85 TA with a 80mph speedo,I have a chance to get a 120mph speedo out of a 86 Fbird.

Would there be any problems if I try to swap them?
IIRC, the 85 is mechanical, the 86 electric. At any rate be aware that there's a difference.

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Old Oct 24, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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Re: Gauge compatibility?

So theres no hope?
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Old Oct 24, 2010 | 08:04 PM
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Re: Gauge compatibility?

tried it... it goes from 0 to 140 as soon as you start rolling.... give up now
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