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    Will a 87-89 P body speedo read the same as an L body one?

    Since I don't have a dash to speak of in Matchbox....so fitment is not an issue...will a older P body speedo read the same as an L body one. I already run the speedo gear at the cable end from a minivan to run taller tires/better mpgs and less revs.
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    Re: Will a 87-89 P body speedo read the same as an L body one?

    It's electric vs. the mechanical gauge of the L body if I'm not mistaken. Is Matchbox still carbed?

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    Re: Will a 87-89 P body speedo read the same as an L body one?

    The 87-88...89 also? use a cable just like the "L" bodies...


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    Re: Will a 87-89 P body speedo read the same as an L body one?

    Quote Originally Posted by DOHCRT View Post
    The 87-88...89 also? use a cable just like the "L" bodies...
    I did not know that. Every non-L body vehicle I've had 86 and newer has always had the electronic speedo.

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    Re: Will a 87-89 P body speedo read the same as an L body one?

    The speed0 on the older Ps have the clip on cable like the older Ls....but you are too young to know that kid...LOL!As a reminder gang, I sell gauge overlays in various colors for both of these cars. L bodies link: http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/sh...LLY!&highlight= P body link: http://www.turbo-mopar.com/forums/sh...484#post989484
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