81 Speedo
 

So i have the orginal 85 mph speedo setup in my corvette was wondering if the 140 mph from the 79 era would fit into my car with out too much of a problem.I havent done any kind of speedo swap so its all new to me soany info would be very helpful andgreatly appreciated! Thanks guys!

RE: 81 Speedo
 

It is a straight swap. No buttons to push.

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RE: 81 Speedo
 

well thats good to hear that they match. Im tired of not knowing how fast above 85 im going :DWhat was the first year for the 140mph speedo that would fit? from 197? - 1979

RE: 81 Speedo
 

1977 uses an older style speedometer, so I would start at 1978 and go up. My car is a 79 and I was able to replace my 85 mph speedo with a 145 mph one no problemo. Another source for a speedometer is to get a conversion done, I think Eckler's does them, changes them to a 165 mph unit. I don't know about you, but at about 125 I run out of nerve way before I run out of gas pedal.

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RE: 81 Speedo
 

Front end starts to get just a tad light at those speeds. [:o] But not as bad as the mid-years. ;)

RE: 81 Speedo
 

Yeah, I do not like that floaty feeling at those speeds. I am hoping that 4 new Bilstein shocks will help a bit. Any other ideas to improve high speed stability without sending me to the poor house?

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RE: 81 Speedo
 

yeah, i run out of the nerve to at 125-130 also. I just like getting to that speed as fast as possible though. :)Thanks for the info on the swap everyone!