Electronic speedo conversion

Hi All,
Anyone done a speedo conversion using a vss for its input signal? BGH in the UK sell one which fits directly into the normal output cable spot on a type 9, I want to find a ford speedo to fit into my dash which gets input from a vss but doesn't have/ need a computer to decode. Seems from looking on the net that EF or AU falcons or similar era might be suitable. Any thoughts/ previous experience? Len

I'm looking at this http://www.dakotadigital....7/mode=prod/prd886.htm

No. Celica steel case but can get electronic senders to suit which will fit in the tunnel much easier than the current Toyota-Ford adapter. I want to retain the OEM RS dash and clocks. Plus I'm using the speedo hole in the bulkhead to run my engine EFI harness 😉

Hi all,
I have finally got around to begin the fitting and installation of the programmable tacho and speedo into my RS.  I was able to borrow a complete RS instrument pod from a mate so Ii could get a template made for fitting the instruments into the original with just a small spacer to help locate it and give the rear locking ring something to sit against.  In spite of making several measurements to ensure it would fit one factor I didn't take into account was the depth of the bezel of the new instrument.  I failed to notice the curve in the Perspex cover didn't clear the top of the bezel and so have left off the Perspex cover for the moment so I can get the car to the sparky to have it wired up.  Will look to see if the Perspex can be heated and flattened out to clear the bezel.
I am using the type 9 adaptor and VSS from Burtons to provide the signal to the speedo.  I couldn't get the male half of the plug , so cut it off and my sparky has given me a Deutz style one to use to connect it up.  Len

I was told the engine was good for 200k at 7000rpm, might have to get a bigger engine.......

Hi Paul,
I m fitting an adaptor and VSS speed sensor ( Burtons ) to my type 9. Picked up the RS from my sparky this evening , he has wired up the instruments as per my pics, all I have to do is disconnect the original speedo cable from the box and attach the VSS.  Once done I will drive with a Tomtom to get a GPS reading so I can calibrate the speedo.  Will put up a couple of pics when I get them downloaded, so good to be able to read my instruments at night!  He also fitted up HID lights as well, makes a world of difference on dark backroads.  Len

Looks great Len.
Maybe wanna get that oil pressure checked before too long though!

HI Len - what make and where did you source the new instruments?