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jrvariel48 · 04-18-2014, 12:59 PM

Has anyone used a cable X or similar speedo box set-up?
I fit my 35 Coupe with a T5 but still have the original gauges
& I would like to be able to see my speed as well as checking gas mileage!
Any input would be great!
Thank you,
Joe

jrvariel48 · 04-19-2014, 07:28 AM

No one?!

rick r · 04-19-2014, 08:10 AM

Two options come to mind. Swap out your T5 for a pre 1985 trans that has a mechanical spedo drive or have your spedo converted to electronic or GPS. I believe Classic Instruments can do the conversion. The most economical will probably be the trans swap.

jrvariel48 · 04-20-2014, 07:06 AM

I found a Cable X brand new on epay with the correct cable for $285.00!
I went for it. For me, much more cost effective than replacing the trans!

jrvariel48 · 04-26-2014, 03:35 PM

I installed the cable X box today & it works perfectly!
Easy install, took about two hours.
So if you want to plunk down $285.00 for the box it does work!

Flat Ernie · 04-27-2014, 01:37 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rick r

Two options come to mind. Swap out your T5 for a pre 1985 trans that has a mechanical spedo drive.

Pre-1989

04-18-2014, 12:59 PM	#1
jrvariel48 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,423	Cable X speedo box Has anyone used a cable X or similar speedo box set-up? I fit my 35 Coupe with a T5 but still have the original gauges & I would like to be able to see my speed as well as checking gas mileage! Any input would be great! Thank you, Joe

04-19-2014, 07:28 AM	#2
jrvariel48 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,423	Re: Cable X speedo box No one?!

04-19-2014, 08:10 AM	#3
rick r Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Woodville Ontario Posts: 227	Re: Cable X speedo box Two options come to mind. Swap out your T5 for a pre 1985 trans that has a mechanical spedo drive or have your spedo converted to electronic or GPS. I believe Classic Instruments can do the conversion. The most economical will probably be the trans swap.

04-20-2014, 07:06 AM	#4
jrvariel48 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,423	Re: Cable X speedo box I found a Cable X brand new on epay with the correct cable for $285.00! I went for it. For me, much more cost effective than replacing the trans!

04-26-2014, 03:35 PM	#5
jrvariel48 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,423	Re: Cable X speedo box I installed the cable X box today & it works perfectly! Easy install, took about two hours. So if you want to plunk down $285.00 for the box it does work!