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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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I'm planning to install 4.10 gears this spring and I was wondering if there was a way to recal. my speedo other than buying a handheld tuner. Can a Ford dealer or a garage with a standard DRB do it for me???
Old Dec 13, 2005 | 05:33 PM
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You can buy a speedcal for a hundred bucks. Really not worth it unless you can find it used.
Old Dec 13, 2005 | 06:10 PM
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i myself bought a dallasmustang speedcal
90 bucks where i found it at ninosport, not sure what it is now though

but not only does it correct for gear changes, im doing a 15" tire conversion this summer, and the speedcal can correct for rear tire height changes. so its kind of like a two for one deal

i also believe they make the little speedo teeth gear things for like 15$ check into one of those

you should be able to find them all over the place
Old Dec 13, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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I believe the gear is only for the 98 and earlier years b/c they weren't digital. 99-04 doesnt use the gears...I think.
Old Dec 13, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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I believe the gear is only for the 98 and earlier years b/c they weren't digital. 99-04 doesnt use the gears...I think.

Your right!
Old Dec 13, 2005 | 10:42 PM
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Speed cal $95.00 to $100.00
Old Dec 13, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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I would just hold off and get a tuner. You wont be dissapointed about it in the long run. Especially if your gonna do more mods. The speed cal is about $100 as said, a shop will probly charge you $100 (at least) to install it. Therefore your half way there for the cost of the tuner. Get the tuner and dont look back. Youll be better off.
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