• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

140 mph speedo

  • Thread starter Thread starter dbdragracing
  • Start date Start date Jul 9, 2008

dbdragracing

Member
Dec 1, 2004
397
2
18
Jul 9, 2008
#1
  • Jul 9, 2008
  • #1
I have a '89 GT with the 85mph speedometer and would like to use a 140mph speedo. If I buy a whole 140mph cluster will it all just plug right into my car or will I have to just use the speedometer part? Thanks for any help.
 

White88T-Top

Member
Mar 30, 2005
69
0
6
Tacoma, Wa
Jul 10, 2008
#2
  • Jul 10, 2008
  • #2
It will work just be sure to get one off the right year i'm not sure what it is but I think 89-93 are the same an 88 is different due to airbags "someone confirm this one for me". Be sure to write the miles down so you can have an accurate log of what the miles on the car are for later. If you have the money and want white face gauges this would be a good time to do it. That way you wont have to take it apart again at a later date. Good luck.
 

White88T-Top

Member
Mar 30, 2005
69
0
6
Tacoma, Wa
Jul 10, 2008
#3
  • Jul 10, 2008
  • #3
Ok so I look it up and the 87-89 are the same but only ssps and the later model 89's had the 140mph speedo. 90- 93 will work but you can only use the gauge and it some trimming is needed. I also learned that you can just set the miles yourself to have the correct miles. Here's a tread to tell ya more. http://forums.stangnet.com/709534-87-89-90-93-speedometer-differences.html
 

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
Mod Dude
Feb 18, 2001
43,176
17,879
224
Massachusetts
Jul 10, 2008
#4
  • Jul 10, 2008
  • #4
It will not directly swap unless you get an '89 cluster. They are wired differently. It can be made to work with a complete rewire.

The EASIEST way to get a 140MPH speedo is to just swap the speedo mechanism and get a set of gauge faces or overlays.

You could also send ytour 85MPH unit to Brother's PErformance and they will recalibrate it for 140MPH and put a face on it.

You can set the milage correctly as well if you buy a 140MPH speedo. It requires pulling a pin and manually setting the odometer wheels. Pretty easy
 
K

kilog55

New Member
Jul 27, 2008
4
0
0
Jul 28, 2008
#5
  • Jul 28, 2008
  • #5
i think i may do the brothers thing but im gonna buy a spare cluster so while mine is with them i can still drive and know what i am doing.

and they calibrate it for 180mph not 140
 

RsStanG1987

I shaved all my pubes playing this game.
10 Year Member
Mar 13, 2004
569
9
79
Dupont PA
Jul 28, 2008
#6
  • Jul 28, 2008
  • #6
Buy the cluster. Take out the 140mph guage and stick it in your current one and it will work fine with no modification. Its what i did here with an overlay from upr. reqired no trimming or rewiring and took less that a half an hour to do.
View attachment 309492
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

P
Electrical 1988 GT Wrong Cluster- causing electrical issues?
  • pindude80
  • May 6, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
286
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 6, 2025
pindude80
P
Y
2012 GT/CS Electrical Problems
  • Yomster
  • Dec 2, 2025
  • 2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
124
2005 - 2014 S-197 Mustang -General/Talk- Dec 2, 2025
Bullitt347
Z
Right side of cluster not illuminating 91 LX Hatch
  • Zeke1995
  • Jul 21, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
129
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jul 21, 2025
General karthief
W
FoxBody Gauge Cluster - What would you pay?
  • wildstang17
  • Jun 25, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
1
Views
249
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 26, 2025
Mustang5L5
E
Drivetrain Odometer quit working
  • El Dee
  • Feb 6, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
246
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Feb 7, 2025
85GTStangGuy
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?