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Old May 11, 2002 | 03:03 AM
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4.88 gears only cost $250 through Mazda Comp. What else do i need to purchase upon installation?? Do i need any other parts?? Also, will the speedometer work?? Or will i need a new gear for it, if so, where can i get the new gear for speedometer?? Any help or links to a good site with rearend gearing products would be appreciated, thanks!! '85 GSL
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Old May 11, 2002 | 08:03 AM
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Diff or tranny?
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Old May 11, 2002 | 08:20 AM
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He's talking about gears to change the speedo that are on the side of the tranny...go to Paul Yaw's site....there was a link that had some guy's research into the subject...if you've got a '79 or '80, you're screwed...the other years can be redone with different gears just like a chevy TH350 or TH400 to correct the speed error...gots pictures an' everything!
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Old May 11, 2002 | 09:54 AM
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only $250? for a speedo gear? hahahaha, learn to read the % error.
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Old May 11, 2002 | 04:54 PM
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I think he meant $250 for the diff gears.

You can also use a ratio box to correct the speedo which is what I've done. It's a little gearbox that goes between the speedo drive and the cable. You just need to work out how far your odometer is off over a certain distance then get the box made to suit.
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Old May 11, 2002 | 07:42 PM
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I dont think speedo gears cost 250.0. im talking about rear end gears. i was just wondering what else i would need!! as far as bearings, bushings, speedo gear, ect.!! thanks
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