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Spedo

Hi I've swapped from auto to stick and 2.3 to 5.8 carbed. I lost the computer and with it the speedo. Can I use a mustang spedo and cable and a drive in the tranny I know I can get the drive and cable I'm looking for a good fit in the dash?  While I'm here can I get the factory tach to work?

Thanks  :burnout:
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:ford:87 Turbo Coupe through the floor sub frame connectors, 5.8 swap Ford racing heads Harland sharp 1.6 rockers BBK shorty swap headers 2 1/2 BBk X pipe magnaflow ler's. Megasquirt 2 with 36lbs injectors on hurricane intake with 4150 throttle body.Tremec TKO 600 Quicktime blowsheild spec stage 3 clutch. 3.73 gears and still not done

Spedo

Reply #1 –
Are you going with a T5 for the trans...just get the driven gear for the wheel/tire combo in the T5 application, stick it in, done deal.

The stang cluster won't work in a Bird/Cougar dash...as for the tach, I put an '88 Sport (V8) cluster in an '88 3.8 car...added some wire to the tach input on the cluster, and ran it up to the coil...for some odd-ass reason, the tach registered correctly although it was for the 5.0...

Anyway, the speedo issue is really easy, use the wire you have, just get the correct part from a T5 (or whatever trans you use, be it T5, T45, T56 etc)
There's a chart HERE that will help you pick the right color/teeth per wheel/tire size you run.
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Spedo

Reply #2 –
Quote from: ThunderbirdSport302;341002
Are you going with a T5 for the trans...just get the driven gear for the wheel/tire combo in the T5 application, stick it in, done deal.

The stang cluster won't work in a Bird/Cougar dash...as for the tach, I put an '88 Sport (V8) cluster in an '88 3.8 car...added some wire to the tach input on the cluster, and ran it up to the coil...for some odd-ass reason, the tach registered correctly although it was for the 5.0...

Anyway, the speedo issue is really easy, use the wire you have, just get the correct part from a T5 (or whatever trans you use, be it T5, T45, T56 etc)
There's a chart HERE that will help you pick the right color/teeth per wheel/tire size you run.

  I'm using a t5 till I get the loot for a Tremec I plugged the tranny in with the factory plug and no speedo I was told that since I took out the speed density computer Id need to go to a cable driven speedo
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:ford:87 Turbo Coupe through the floor sub frame connectors, 5.8 swap Ford racing heads Harland sharp 1.6 rockers BBK shorty swap headers 2 1/2 BBk X pipe magnaflow ler's. Megasquirt 2 with 36lbs injectors on hurricane intake with 4150 throttle body.Tremec TKO 600 Quicktime blowsheild spec stage 3 clutch. 3.73 gears and still not done

Spedo

Reply #3 –
I can't say if the lack of an EEC will affect the electro-speedo or not...as far as Mustang clusters go, the rather large aftermarket for 'Stangs has tempted me to swap in a 94+ Stang dash...but, not sure of they're cable or electric speedo (read; too tired/lazy/sleep to search right now lol)

Maybe someone else will chime in about the no eec/speedo quandary..
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

Spedo

Reply #4 –
I've got a 94 stang that's rusted to death. I'm gonna grab the parts for a five lug swap the cluster is out I'll look tomorrow after work I've got to go to school in  a hour. I'm currently  scratching my head doing a 3 g upgrade. The pic for the 2.3 diagram wont print thank god for lap tops
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:ford:87 Turbo Coupe through the floor sub frame connectors, 5.8 swap Ford racing heads Harland sharp 1.6 rockers BBK shorty swap headers 2 1/2 BBk X pipe magnaflow ler's. Megasquirt 2 with 36lbs injectors on hurricane intake with 4150 throttle body.Tremec TKO 600 Quicktime blowsheild spec stage 3 clutch. 3.73 gears and still not done

Spedo

Reply #5 –
Finished 3G upgrade just in time found a few melted connections.. ThunderbirdSport302 Ill look tomorrow at the cluster
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:ford:87 Turbo Coupe through the floor sub frame connectors, 5.8 swap Ford racing heads Harland sharp 1.6 rockers BBK shorty swap headers 2 1/2 BBk X pipe magnaflow ler's. Megasquirt 2 with 36lbs injectors on hurricane intake with 4150 throttle body.Tremec TKO 600 Quicktime blowsheild spec stage 3 clutch. 3.73 gears and still not done

Spedo

Reply #6 –
Congrats on finishing the 3G and not having a major wiring meltdown  ,,, just out of curiosity  where in Worcester are you ?
Fox-less at the moment

Spedo

Reply #7 –
they call it Quinsig village its over by rt 20 on the auburn millbury line behind holy cross college
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:ford:87 Turbo Coupe through the floor sub frame connectors, 5.8 swap Ford racing heads Harland sharp 1.6 rockers BBK shorty swap headers 2 1/2 BBk X pipe magnaflow ler's. Megasquirt 2 with 36lbs injectors on hurricane intake with 4150 throttle body.Tremec TKO 600 Quicktime blowsheild spec stage 3 clutch. 3.73 gears and still not done

Spedo

Reply #8 –
I know exactly where it is
  I worked on Quinsigamond ave for 11 years  at Quinsig auto /Christie Thompson  now Fisher auto parts  :)
 I grew up in Greendale
Fox-less at the moment

Spedo

Reply #9 –
My buddy Wayne runs that store now they closed the Framingham store and he went there they actually moved next door and the old store is warehouse
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:ford:87 Turbo Coupe through the floor sub frame connectors, 5.8 swap Ford racing heads Harland sharp 1.6 rockers BBK shorty swap headers 2 1/2 BBk X pipe magnaflow ler's. Megasquirt 2 with 36lbs injectors on hurricane intake with 4150 throttle body.Tremec TKO 600 Quicktime blowsheild spec stage 3 clutch. 3.73 gears and still not done

Spedo

Reply #10 –
When you did your swap did you lose your factory amp gauge
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:ford:87 Turbo Coupe through the floor sub frame connectors, 5.8 swap Ford racing heads Harland sharp 1.6 rockers BBK shorty swap headers 2 1/2 BBk X pipe magnaflow ler's. Megasquirt 2 with 36lbs injectors on hurricane intake with 4150 throttle body.Tremec TKO 600 Quicktime blowsheild spec stage 3 clutch. 3.73 gears and still not done

Spedo

Reply #11 –
Wayne Wallace Winch , he and I were very good friends when I lived up there.  Tell him Daryl said Hello next time you speak to him ,  he will know who I am

 And My amp gauge works just like factory after my 3g swap
Fox-less at the moment

Spedo

Reply #12 –
 I lost the gauge?  I'll have to go back in.

And I did not know about the Wallace in the moniker That would make him WWW.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:ford:87 Turbo Coupe through the floor sub frame connectors, 5.8 swap Ford racing heads Harland sharp 1.6 rockers BBK shorty swap headers 2 1/2 BBk X pipe magnaflow ler's. Megasquirt 2 with 36lbs injectors on hurricane intake with 4150 throttle body.Tremec TKO 600 Quicktime blowsheild spec stage 3 clutch. 3.73 gears and still not done

Spedo

Reply #13 –
I believe the green wire is the gauge feed , but dont quote me on that .

 And yup he was the original WWW  ..lol
Fox-less at the moment

Spedo

Reply #14 –
Ill check the connection after work tomorrow
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]:ford:87 Turbo Coupe through the floor sub frame connectors, 5.8 swap Ford racing heads Harland sharp 1.6 rockers BBK shorty swap headers 2 1/2 BBk X pipe magnaflow ler's. Megasquirt 2 with 36lbs injectors on hurricane intake with 4150 throttle body.Tremec TKO 600 Quicktime blowsheild spec stage 3 clutch. 3.73 gears and still not done