410 Gears On A 97 Cobra

97svtcobra · 03-15-2005, 06:17 PM

Any One Know How To Fix My Speedometer ...i Have 410 Gear In It....any Help Would Be Great.

RF Cobra · 03-15-2005, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 97svtcobra

Any One Know How To Fix My Speedometer ...i Have 410 Gear In It....any Help Would Be Great.

Welcome!

When I changed the gear in my Tbird I had to change the speedometer gear to get it accurate again.

Lumpydogs · 03-15-2005, 07:50 PM

Dallas Mustang - SpeedCal. Quick, Easy and Cheaper than a computer
re-programmer.

SNAKEYE · 03-16-2005, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 97svtcobra

Any One Know How To Fix My Speedometer ...i Have 410 Gear In It....any Help Would Be Great.

Go on Steeda's website. Find the speedometer gear you need. Buy it. All tolled about $25 with S & H.

When you get it, slip under the driver's side of the car, unbolt the speedo module from the tranny, pop the stock gear off, pop the new gear on, and re-assemble.

There are those who would tell you that the gears fail easily. I've had mine for 25K miles with no problem. The gear is a fraction (like 1/5!) of the cost of any electronic gadget, AND there's no wiring involved!

PS - It's the white 23-tooth @ $15.95 plus S&H.

97svtcobra · 03-16-2005, 05:25 PM

from the sounds of it you had the same problem, what year cobra you have and what gear did you put in it...

97svtcobra · 03-16-2005, 05:39 PM

ok man i hope it works i just ordered it...

thanks again

97cobrasvt

Abneriel · 03-16-2005, 09:48 PM

the speedo gear will correct it somewhat, but its more setup for a 3.73 than a 4.10 gear (even though it says 4.10). Your speedometer will not be correct with the gear, you may want to cancel your order, or you could just figure out how much it'll be off and drive it that way.

A hand held programmer will not work for you either, your year cobra has a mechanical speedometer...

...pretty much the only thing you can do to fix your speedometer is pick up a speedcal from dallas mustang or brother's performance.

here's their websites

dallas mustang speedcal

brother's performance speedcal

in my opinion, it'd be better off to spend a little more and do it right the first time. I went with a dallas mustang speedcal myself and its worked great

97svtcobra · 03-16-2005, 10:06 PM

Thanks Man, You Say Its For A 373 Gear, I Guess It Will Bring It Allitle Closer To Right, If That Still Gets On My Nerves Ill Go With The Speed Cal From Dallas....

Hey Was That A Picture Of Your Car, If So What Happend..

97cobrasvt

Abneriel · 03-17-2005, 12:19 AM

it will help it a little, but like you said, it will still be off, especially at highway speeds. The only thing I can think of that might bother you (besides the speedo being a bit off) would be the odometer. Right now with the speedo off your odometer is racking up miles quicker than it would if the speedo was on. With the speedo gear it will be closer to accurate, but the miles will still spin faster than they're supposed to.

97svtcobra · 03-17-2005, 12:23 AM

You Know I Didnt Even Think About That. Must Do Somthing About It..

Thanks Again For The Help Guys.

kilroy · 03-17-2005, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lumpydogs

Dallas Mustang - SpeedCal. Quick, Easy and Cheaper than a computer
re-programmer.

It's the heat!

SNAKEYE · 04-04-2005, 08:07 AM

So tell us, how's the new speedo gear working?

If you got the white 23-tooth it'll work just fine. To test it, take a cruise on a road with mile marks. Hold your speed at 60 MPH. One mile will take one minute (60 seconds). If it takes you 61 seconds your speed was about 59 MPH. If it takes you 59 seconds your speed was about 61 MPH. You can't hardly read the speedo that closely. And if you're trying to read it that closely you're headed for trouble!
Don't forget to change your oil at 3000 miles. With the 4.10's it's like the engine went nearly 4000 miles.

nckissfan · 04-04-2005, 03:51 PM

so, are 4.10's rough on the car at highway(70mph) speed for long periods? I am getting a set this weekend.

STANGBUM · 04-06-2005, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nckissfan

so, are 4.10's rough on the car at highway(70mph) speed for long periods? I am getting a set this weekend.

Had mine for a while, and have done quit a bit of lond distance traveling and have had no problems yet. (knock on wood)
@approx 70mph=5th gear ....approx 2800 to 2900rpms

PS you will love um.....

I think I have gotten so use to them that I wished that I had went with 4.56's sometimes.

nckissfan · 04-06-2005, 05:28 PM

cool, thanks for the info!

03-15-2005, 06:17 PM	#1
97svtcobra Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: WINSTON SALEM N.C. Posts: 33	410 Gears On A 97 Cobra Any One Know How To Fix My Speedometer ...i Have 410 Gear In It....any Help Would Be Great. __________________ 97 cobra svt Born on 10-31-96 #1439 of 6961 x-pipes, flowmasters, side window gauges, 2 dash gauges, cobra grill emblem, chrome shift ball, chrome pedals, chrome cobra r wheels,180 thermostat, k&n air filter, xenon head light and fog lights.

03-15-2005, 07:50 PM	#3
Lumpydogs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 517	Dallas Mustang - SpeedCal. Quick, Easy and Cheaper than a computer re-programmer. __________________ Lumpydog 2001 Cobra Coupe NA Mod Motor 329 rwhp 344 rwtq www.lumpydogmotorsports.com

03-16-2005, 05:25 PM	#5
97svtcobra Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: WINSTON SALEM N.C. Posts: 33	what you got from the sounds of it you had the same problem, what year cobra you have and what gear did you put in it... __________________ 97 cobra svt Born on 10-31-96 #1439 of 6961 x-pipes, flowmasters, side window gauges, 2 dash gauges, cobra grill emblem, chrome shift ball, chrome pedals, chrome cobra r wheels,180 thermostat, k&n air filter, xenon head light and fog lights.

03-16-2005, 05:39 PM	#6
97svtcobra Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: WINSTON SALEM N.C. Posts: 33	thanks ok man i hope it works i just ordered it... thanks again 97cobrasvt __________________ 97 cobra svt Born on 10-31-96 #1439 of 6961 x-pipes, flowmasters, side window gauges, 2 dash gauges, cobra grill emblem, chrome shift ball, chrome pedals, chrome cobra r wheels,180 thermostat, k&n air filter, xenon head light and fog lights.

03-16-2005, 09:48 PM	#7
Abneriel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Elizabethtown KY Posts: 67	the speedo gear will correct it somewhat, but its more setup for a 3.73 than a 4.10 gear (even though it says 4.10). Your speedometer will not be correct with the gear, you may want to cancel your order, or you could just figure out how much it'll be off and drive it that way. A hand held programmer will not work for you either, your year cobra has a mechanical speedometer... ...pretty much the only thing you can do to fix your speedometer is pick up a speedcal from dallas mustang or brother's performance. here's their websites dallas mustang speedcal brother's performance speedcal in my opinion, it'd be better off to spend a little more and do it right the first time. I went with a dallas mustang speedcal myself and its worked great __________________ 1996 Cobra White with black leather street racing is

03-16-2005, 10:06 PM	#8
97svtcobra Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: WINSTON SALEM N.C. Posts: 33	Thanks Thanks Man, You Say Its For A 373 Gear, I Guess It Will Bring It Allitle Closer To Right, If That Still Gets On My Nerves Ill Go With The Speed Cal From Dallas.... Hey Was That A Picture Of Your Car, If So What Happend.. 97cobrasvt __________________ 97 cobra svt Born on 10-31-96 #1439 of 6961 x-pipes, flowmasters, side window gauges, 2 dash gauges, cobra grill emblem, chrome shift ball, chrome pedals, chrome cobra r wheels,180 thermostat, k&n air filter, xenon head light and fog lights.

03-17-2005, 12:19 AM	#9
Abneriel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Elizabethtown KY Posts: 67	it will help it a little, but like you said, it will still be off, especially at highway speeds. The only thing I can think of that might bother you (besides the speedo being a bit off) would be the odometer. Right now with the speedo off your odometer is racking up miles quicker than it would if the speedo was on. With the speedo gear it will be closer to accurate, but the miles will still spin faster than they're supposed to. __________________ 1996 Cobra White with black leather street racing is

03-17-2005, 12:23 AM	#10
97svtcobra Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: WINSTON SALEM N.C. Posts: 33	True You Know I Didnt Even Think About That. Must Do Somthing About It.. Thanks Again For The Help Guys. __________________ 97 cobra svt Born on 10-31-96 #1439 of 6961 x-pipes, flowmasters, side window gauges, 2 dash gauges, cobra grill emblem, chrome shift ball, chrome pedals, chrome cobra r wheels,180 thermostat, k&n air filter, xenon head light and fog lights.

04-04-2005, 08:07 AM	#12
SNAKEYE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 112	So tell us, how's the new speedo gear working? If you got the white 23-tooth it'll work just fine. To test it, take a cruise on a road with mile marks. Hold your speed at 60 MPH. One mile will take one minute (60 seconds). If it takes you 61 seconds your speed was about 59 MPH. If it takes you 59 seconds your speed was about 61 MPH. You can't hardly read the speedo that closely. And if you're trying to read it that closely you're headed for trouble! Don't forget to change your oil at 3000 miles. With the 4.10's it's like the engine went nearly 4000 miles.

04-04-2005, 03:51 PM	#13
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	so, are 4.10's rough on the car at highway(70mph) speed for long periods? I am getting a set this weekend. __________________

04-06-2005, 05:28 PM	#15
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	cool, thanks for the info! __________________

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