Wrighteous17
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- Joined
- Aug 24, 2016
- Posts
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- Location
- Spencer, IN
- First Name
- Kevin
- Truck Year
- 1987
- Truck Model
- V1500
- Engine Size
- 350
So I did some research and it turns out in 1980, a federal legislation was passed that required all auto manufacturers to reduce the speedo to 85mph max in an attempt to conserve energy and slow everyone down during the energy crisis (even though most cars could go much faster). Ronald Reagan helped repeal the legislation in 1981, however most cars/trucks continued to use the same speedo until a new model came about.
Guess that would explain why my 1987 V10 speedo only goes up to 85mph.
Guess that would explain why my 1987 V10 speedo only goes up to 85mph.