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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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Speedometer Calibration. What gear?

Guys. I am looking to see if anyone can help me find the right speedo gears I need to have my speedo read correctly. I am tired of it reading 30-40mph fast.


For 3.42/3.45 rear ends, you need a 7 tooth drive gear and a 19 tooth driven gear to make the speedo accurate.
For 3.70/3.73 rear ends, you need a 7 tooth drive gear and a 21 tooth driven gear.
For 3.08 rear ends, you need a 9 tooth drive gear and a 23 tooth driven gear.
I found that, but the problem is I am running 4:10's. You guys out there running this gearing what speedo gear combination are you using?

Thanks!!
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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Re: Speedometer Calibration. What gear?

Check the T5 sticky.

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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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Re: Speedometer Calibration. What gear?

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Check the T5 sticky.

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I have. I've been reading for the past hour. can't find anything for 4:10 gears
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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Re: Speedometer Calibration. What gear?

Originally Posted by vistageek92
I have. I've been reading for the past hour. can't find anything for 4:10 gears
Humm, start at post #4.

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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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Re: Speedometer Calibration. What gear?

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Humm, start at post #4.

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Unbelievable. Thanks man. There goes an hour and a half worth of looking.
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