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Good day all.. at this point my eyeballs feel like they are bleeding due to the extensive thread reading.. I didn't want to bring another thread into the world regarding swaps but at this point I have no choice. I have a 1985 scottsdale 305/700r4 and have recently acquired a donor truck 1995 2500 c/k 5.7/4l60e (70k miles). I plan on using the stock harness and just thinning it out. I also want to keep the a/c functional. I do not want to alter my stock gauges so what is the best way to handle the VSS situation. You all are the gospel so i will follow your advice to the T. Thanks in advance!
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Re: Long Time Listener, First Time Caller.. 85' swap
There is a VSS thingy on the back of the factory speedo, I want to say it was for cruise control, but don't know how it works. Also is it a 6 lug or 8 lug? 2500 could have either tranny but if it's an 8 lugger it will be the 4l80. Again not sure how it works, but a cluster from a 91 will have the VSS, all electric, no cable speedo.
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Re: Long Time Listener, First Time Caller.. 85' swap
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Re: Long Time Listener, First Time Caller.. 85' swap
for some reason i cannot upload any photos of the process..?
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Re: Long Time Listener, First Time Caller.. 85' swap
daaammrrnnnnnit.. apparently I am inept to uploading.. guess i'm new to the whole "computer thing".. it's just a fad anyway..
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Re: Long Time Listener, First Time Caller.. 85' swap
It sounds like you are needing a Cable X box.
http://www.abbott-tach.com/Cable%20X.html Dakota Digital may have something as well. Quote:
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Re: Long Time Listener, First Time Caller.. 85' swap
yes ..dakota digital has one..got one in my truck...works great.
http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...rod/prd886.htm also a 91 suburban with a 4l80 speedometer will work in the 85 with no mods...its a electronic version of the cable drive..as far as I know its the only ine that is..a 91 suburban is still a square body |
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Re: Long Time Listener, First Time Caller.. 85' swap
That's it! Thanks guys, I knew I saw something like that out there...
So i could do that.. ![]() ![]() ![]() right..? Anyone done it..? Seems plausible..gauge cluster practically lines up. Wouldn't have to worry bout the vss.. Some fab work.. Well, I've already started..so tell me the good things.. |
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Re: Long Time Listener, First Time Caller.. 85' swap
Ok guys, I think I'm gonna go for it.. Theoretically, I should be able to throw a battery and some ground straps on this mound of wires/boxes and listen to some tunes with the dash lights on..right..? The harness is in near perfect condition (70K mile truck) so can't i pick the best of both worlds and put it all in my rig..?
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