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Old Jul 2, 2014 | 10:27 AM
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Car: 1989 Iroc Z 5.7L
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T56 Swap Question

Curious were people are mounting the Cable-X box for their T56 swaps. Does anyone have recommendations, pictures, and/or tips?

http://www.abbott-tach.com/cablex.htm

http://www.atrol.com/cx30/
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 11:51 AM
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Car: 91 Firebird 'vert, 91 Formula
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Re: T56 Swap Question

I had one for my '87 Iroc but sold it without using it. Too bulky and to mount where I wanted it, I would need a custom cable made. Instead, I had Alloy modify my tailhousing to accept the mechanical speedo. Not too much more money than the box and much cleaner install.
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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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Re: T56 Swap Question

i mounted mine under my pass. seat and had a new speedo cable made cost me 25 bucks i believe when i did it been working fine ever since and nice thing with the box if you change gears or tire size you don't need to buy anything just a little calculation and some pin switches and your done
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 11:37 AM
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Re: T56 Swap Question

If the transmission is out of the car, I would contact alloy, no question.

http://www.t56cablespeedometer.com/

If the trans is in the car, perhaps I would consider the Cable X.
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