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L81

Posted: 2/22/06 10:51pm Message 1 of 5
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Manteca, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed

I don't know when GM decided to restrict the speedometer to 85 mph but I have an L81 and my 4 speed will reach that in 3rd and I believe the motor to be original ?? My quandry being, I've been told if you exceed the maximum limit on these you will certainly trash the inner workings of the speedo. Anyone have experience to the contrary?I've owned this one for 2 yrs. and I've yet to open it up.

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L81

Posted: 2/22/06 11:22pm Message 2 of 5
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             Open her up! you will not damage the speedo. The 85 mph speedo was put in to keep people from speeding! HA! We all know how that worked.

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L81

Posted: 2/23/06 12:10am Message 3 of 5
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Vette(s): 1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.
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             Open her up! you will not damage the speedo. .

                                                     Reid  '72 T-top

Reid, Does that apply to a 160 mph speedo too?




L81

Posted: 2/23/06 6:10am Message 4 of 5
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Duncanville, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
Driving past the 85mph limit of the speedo will not hurt it.
Now, if you wish to exceed the limit of the 160mph speedo, please see the post entitled "How to beat a Speeding Ticket"


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L81

Posted: 2/23/06 10:43am Message 5 of 5
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
thank you gentlmen, I'm glad we got that rumor straightened out ,        talk to ya later.


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