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85 vs 145 speedo

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Old Jun 17, 2024 | 10:31 PM
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85 vs 145 speedo

TBH, I think the look of the two-handed mph/kmph speedo looks goofy and unique at the same time. My tach doesn't work (likely not plugged into distributor correctly AND a bad board in the cluster) so I'm going to have to remove the cluster (which seems like a PITA). So should I look at replacing the speedometer with a 145, or is it not worth the hassle? Do people ever change out the odometer as well from a 5 digit to a 6 digit?

84 Z28, 5.0HO, T5 manual
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David
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Old Jun 18, 2024 | 04:21 AM
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Re: 85 vs 145 speedo

I swapped mine from a 85mph idiot light cluster to a 145mph gauge cluster and transferred the odometer over so it was correct for the body. It was real easy, just have to be super careful when doing it. I doubt you would be available to change to a reel without the tenths as it probably requires different gearing to operate. You'll also have to fix the trip meter on the 145mph speedo, there's a really good guide here somewhere.
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