How To & DIY

Electric to Mechanical Speedometer Cable Drive Conversion

Have you put a modern transmission into your classic car, but want to keep your factory mechanical speedometer working? A Cable Drive Conversion is your solution…

SpeedBox™ GPS/VSS to Mechanical Drive Speed Converter

The Speedhut SpeedBox is designed to operate a cable-driven speedometer using an electric speed signal from GPS, CAN-BUS, Transmission or ECM. The Box is sealed and can be installed in the dash or under the hood.

SpeedBox™ GPS/VSS to Mechanical Drive Speed Converter

SpeedBox™ Mechanical Drive Speedometer Box (mechanical drive cable included). For USDM (Ford, GM, or Chrysler) speedometers only.

The Speedhut SpeedBox is designed to operate a cable-driven mechanical speedometer using an electric speed signal from GPS or modern transmission. The Box can be installed in the dash or under the hood.

  • Drive Output Thread is 7/8″-18
  • 1000 turns per mile

Drive your Mechanical Speedometer using any of the following signals:

  • GPS
  • VSS
  • CAN-Bus (j1979 Protocol)

Ships with:

  • Speedometer Cable
  • Wiring Harness
  • GPS Antenna
SpeedBox™ GPS/VSS to Mechanical Drive Speed Converter Kit

Installation Instructions

Get it from SpeedHut: https://www.speedhut.com/SpeedBox…

Dakota Digital’s Solution ~ Electronic Speedometer Cable Drive Units

The missing link between your cable-driven speedometer and late model electronic transmission! Measuring 5 1/2” x 3 1/2” x 2”, the ECD-200BT allows the use of a mechanical-cable speedometer to be used in conjunction with a modern drivetrain which provides only an electronic output.

  • 36” cable available for GM thread-on, GM clip-on and Ford clip-on style speedometers.
  • Powerful motor is quiet enough to mount the module inside the cabin.
  • Waterproofed case can also be mounted under the hood, or even inside a fenderwell.
  • Bluetooth-enabled to sync with an available mobile app for stone-simple set up.
  • Supplied programming switch and LED readout make setup easy.
  • For OBD II equipped vehicles, the supplied pigtail will easily plug into the DLC, simplifying the wiring connections.

The ECD-200 uses PID control of the cable speed to provide quick, smooth operation as well as preventing overdriving or damaging the speedometer needle. Consider this the most precise and easiest to use cable-drive unit on the market!

  • ECD-200BT-1: GM/Ford thread-on, 5/8”
  • ECD-200BT-2: GM clip-on
  • ECD-200BT-5: Ford clip-on

Get it from Dakota Digital: https://www.dakotadigital.com/product…

Dakota Digital’s ECD-100 Electronic Speedometer Cable Drive Unit

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