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Converting from VSS ddto cable spedo

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Trying to help some one going from a '96' 4R70 trans and Explorer ECU to his '89' B11. He'd like to retain the existing cable drive. I know a lot of places sell convertors to go the other way but can't find what he would need. Any ideas or ways around the problem?
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Re: Converting from VSS ddto cable spedo

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I believe you should be able to just bolt in the cable.
I did exactly the opposite when installing a Mustang T5- they use a cable, bolted in my stock VSS.
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Re: Converting from VSS ddto cable spedo

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Re-read the build.

He can use the VSS from a Cruise Control equipped Fox body, or a '92-ish Ranger.
They had a VSS, with the wiring, and the cable bolted to that.
'97 Ranger Supercab.
Dropped 5/8
18X9,18X10 Bullitts 275/40 front and 295/35/18 rear
5.0 H.O. T5, 1.7rr, GT40 heads, GT40 intake, 65mm tb, 1 piece driveshaft, 3.55 Traction Lok, dual 2.5" Flowmasters, Cobra discs front and rear
Explorer power buckets and console
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Re: Converting from VSS ddto cable spedo

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Thanks Teddy, that sure makes it easier and cheaper. Never had to chance to play around with much of the 70-90 Ford stuff. Found this on Ebay that sounds like it would work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOTORCRAFT-DY-5 ... #vi-ilComp
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2015 Stage 3 Roush - rated at 670 hp
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Re: Converting from VSS ddto cable spedo

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That looks like the part. Lets call it the combo VSS sensor!
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Dropped 5/8
18X9,18X10 Bullitts 275/40 front and 295/35/18 rear
5.0 H.O. T5, 1.7rr, GT40 heads, GT40 intake, 65mm tb, 1 piece driveshaft, 3.55 Traction Lok, dual 2.5" Flowmasters, Cobra discs front and rear
Explorer power buckets and console
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Re: Converting from VSS ddto cable spedo

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That combo looking VSS/cable part was stock on my 92 Ranger so they should be easy to get a hold of.
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