914 speedometer question

[zedsn]

changing transaxles in my 77 911 and the one that I got has a mechanical speedometer hookup instead of the electric one and wanted to know if the 914 speedometer will work for my 911? Looking for a cheap replacement as I have to buy a cable as well and 914 speedos are abundant. Also will the 911 915 mechanical speedometer cable fit the 914 threaded insert on the back? Thanks for the help.

[Tidybuoy]

I don't think it will work. I put a 914 speedo in my 911 a few year back and I was always at 150 mph at highway speeds. seems like they would be the same but their not.

[RSBob]

Call Palo Alto Speedometer and ask. They would know and also know what it takes if it is not directly compatible.

[zedsn]

You are correct. 914 speedos will not work properly in 911 cars. I did some research on this. I did call Palo Alto and for approx $195 they can redo a 914 speedo and make it a 911 speedo. Hope this helps for others in the same boat and thanks guys for chiming in.