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Hooking up a electronic speedometer
I would really like to get a speedo hooked up. I found this one on ebay.
Can I somehow connect a pickup to get it working? I haven't found alot of information on how to do this. Seems I could do it easy with a autometer but what about with one of these porsche/vdo gauges? |
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05-14-2006, 05:52 PM
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why do you want an elec? the mech ones were used on all 901's and i think some 915's....
someone on the club did a writeup using a vdo sensor on one of the CV flanges.... wait for the club to come back up i guess....
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I'm about to do the same...but I think I need to use a speedo near the age of my 915('80) for it to work? There darn expensive! Interested to know if a newer speedo will work...
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05-14-2006, 06:16 PM
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You need something like this if you want to use a 911 electric speedo...
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Clay, I'm using a Wevo tail-piece. Was told that the speedo sensor is to be located on the bellhousing cover(since the R&P is flipped). Have one of the new Wevo billet side covers made for the electric speedo. In your photo I see the sensor is on the tailpiece?....what year is it?
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Reasons to stick with Porsche mechanical units: the aftermarket gauges don't match the other gauges. Used units can be much cheaper a new aftermarket electronic speedo and sensor. |
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05-15-2006, 08:35 AM
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Clay,
Any info on that piece. Manufacture etc.
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Reminded me of a link I had in my bookmarks...
VDO electronic speedo |
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05-15-2006, 10:05 AM
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Yeah I was looking at that also. I would rather use a porsche speedo though. If I did deciede to go with all new gauges this would be a good choice though.
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05-15-2006, 10:24 AM
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That is a electronic speedo sensor I bought from West Hollywood. It's a VDO part. It would work find if my 911 speedo wasn't blown.
You have to make an adapter from an old angle drive to make it work.
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I bough this from a member of this board. Still awaiting its arrival. I have a 930 transmission so it's set up for this. I haven't had a speedometer at all. I would like to know what speed I am going on the freeway, along with checking fuel use. I can likely program my EFI a bit cleaner for freeway driving by tracking fuel use.
 
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Thanks Aaron.....I kind'a knew it looked familiar
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05-15-2006, 08:39 PM
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1970 Porsche 914-6 3.0L/46 webers
