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will a 120 mph speedo work as a swap, or will the needle point to where the numbers were on the old speedo?
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Switching speedo's
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Does a CUCV really need a 120 speedo? 
I doubt it will be accurate. Even if the 120 is physically the same as the stock 85 mph speedo and will 'bolt' in, speedo's are calibrated for a specific vehicle. Drivetrain, axle ratio, and tire size are all part of configuring the calibration.
I doubt it will be accurate. Even if the 120 is physically the same as the stock 85 mph speedo and will 'bolt' in, speedo's are calibrated for a specific vehicle. Drivetrain, axle ratio, and tire size are all part of configuring the calibration.
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corelokt
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I was wondering if I could put a 85 mph face on a 120 speedo and have it be accurate.
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No. That would not be accurate.
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Sure, why not? M1009 with 3.08 gears, 33 inch tires, 700r4 transmission, 2800 RPM is 127 MPH. Scary.Does a CUCV really need a 120 speedo?
I doubt it will be accurate. Even if the 120 is physically the same as the stock 85 mph speedo and will 'bolt' in, speedo's are calibrated for a specific vehicle. Drivetrain, axle ratio, and tire size are all part of configuring the calibration.
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Saves fuel too. The less the tires touch the ground, the less friction resistance, the less fuel burned, right? Also, the faster you get there the less time spent burning fuel, ie: "Hurry up, we're running on empty!".