Speedo Gear Teeth Questions...

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  1. 72MAVGRABHER

    72MAVGRABHER Maverick Mechanic

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    I just converted my Mav from the 8" rear to a 9" and from 3.00 to 3.70

    i'm running a 26" or 26.5" tall tire, what gear teeth would i need to make my speedo accurate again?

    converter calculator?

    Thanks.
     
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    comet666 RAISE HELL AND DRINK WINE

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    Another pair of Speedos....:D
     
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    19 or 20 tooth. I've got an 18 tooth on mine with 26.5 tires and 3.50's.
     
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    Just buy a $100 GPS. You will from then on have completely accurate speedometer.

    Maybe a TomTom ONE, or bottom of the line Garmin.....

    I will no longer deal with gears and such, but will use my portable GPS as a speedo in my mav.
     
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    http://www.gaugeguys.com/ratioadapt.htm

    whats cool is you can do 90 degree adapters (even in a 1:1 ratio) so if you are installing a different transmission you can use one of those instead of getting a longer cable (in some cases)
     
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    :p:naughty: i like my speedos now...

    I have a Magellan, but it tells me to turn right when i'm on a mile long bridge.... let alone guage my speed...:hmmm:

    and yeah, thanks guys big help.
     
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