speedo gear
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speedo gear
I am going to be doing ther kia ring and pinion swap (4.77) so I am wondering who makes a speedo gear to recalibrate the speedo? Mazdatrix doesn't which suprizes me.
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The best way to calibrate your speedometer with this big of a change would be to use a ratio adapter. A ratio adapter is a very small gear box (a little bigger than a couple of match boxes) that is mounted between your speedo cable and the transmission. Assuming that you retained the stock tire diameter (approx 23") then a ratio adapter can be made to compensate for the percentage change in final drive. Or you can do a simple mileage error calculation - drive five miles using mile markers to gauge actual distance and compare it to the mileage recorded on your car's odometer. A speedometer shop can build a ratio adapter for you based on the error you see on your odometer. Once mileage is recorded accurately you speedometer will be accurate too.
To see a picture of a ratio adapter - http://www.a1electric.com/speedometer.htm
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To see a picture of a ratio adapter - http://www.a1electric.com/speedometer.htm
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Just find one of those roadside radars that tell you your speed. Hit it at a few speeds and note the settings.
Super Ghetto non fix. (just kidding but it's not bad to test calibration).
Super Ghetto non fix. (just kidding but it's not bad to test calibration).
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