Converting Speedometer to electric

[CarlC]

If you want to have an electric speedometer you do need to have a way to excite it. Whether it be a sensor in the transmission, ECM output, or some kind of driveshaft attachment, there has to be something.

I did not like the CableX option. To me, it's adding a big mechanical component that adds additional mechanical drawbacks. The electric conversion by Redline is, IMO, the best option. Prices start at around $350 and go up from there depending on what you want done. I bought a new VDO speedometer on Ebay with a similar sweep angle as the stock gauge. Redline mounted this into the stock speedo backing plate, re-numbered it, and made a new center section to show the digital odometer. Shannon also added a MIL, located at the very bottom below the turn signal indicator. If I were to do it again, I'd pony-up for a 160mph speedo movement, and have the stock backing plate re-numbered and re-tick marked accordingly.



No bouncy needle, trip functions, programmable, etc.