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Old 09-08-2003, 05:15 PM
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How do I know which VSS to get?

I need to replace my vehicle speed sensor, but I don't know which one I need? I have an '86 Firebird with a 700r4. My speedo gears are a 15 tooth (gray) drive gear and a 41 tooth (yellow) driven gear. All of the parts places have them listed by RPO codes, and I don't know which to get. Also, does anyone know what other years or makes of cars used the same VSS? Thanks
Old 09-08-2003, 09:51 PM
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Do you know what rear axle and ratio you have?

If it's a Borg 2.77, the RPO numbers relevant to the VSS would be:

D9A
E5Z
E9Z
G80
GM3
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I have a 10-bolt that originally had a 2.73 posi. Now I have 3.42's. I don't have the rpo sheet though, it was missing when I bought the car.
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Sorry - not a clue, then. A dealership parts department should be able to help you. I said "should" since they can find the information if they really care to.
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what size tires?

if you have 245/50R16's , then you need a 15 tooth and a 40 tooth

for more, try here
http://www.700r4.com/speedoCalc/speedocalc.html
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look for rpo md8 or md9 something like that. that will tell you which one to buy. only get the ac delco one. the others don't work
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