Gauges

[Brimak86]

I got a gauge cluster for my 90 vert from a junkyard, the speedometer was an 85mph. I put a silver faced gauge kit in with a 140 speedo, does any one know what to recalibrate it or better yet a shop I could take it to? Also what exactly is the diffrence between the 89 and 90 and gauges?

 

[stangbear427]

The '90+ cluster is pinned different in back, it won't just plug in to an '89 harness, and vise-versa. Also, it looks a little different; the gauge faces don't come down as far, because the '90+ have the airbag. To get it right you'll need to change your speedo gear at the tranny, or send the gauge out to be recalibrated. I believe Brothers Performance does it for about $40. The gear on the other hand, should only be $10-$20, and it's relatively easy to replace yourself. Call Hanlon Motorsports for the right gear, they will know which one you need and probably have it in stock.

 

[Rick 91GT]

North Hollywood Speedometer did the recal for my Saleen 200mph Speedo, cost $60 with 2 day shipping to and from.

Changing the gear in the tranny or the speedo cable will not correct the speedo from a 85-140, although it should be matched to your current rear gear ratio.

 

[Brimak86]

Is there anyway to get the speedo cable out of the back of a gauge cluster or not?

 

[Rick 91GT]

Squeeze the plastic connector then pull it out.

 

[Brimak86]

does anyone have a pic they could post of the diffrence between an 89 and 90 gauge cluster?