AWD TC swap and speedo question (GPS Speedo)

[evolver]

I'm thinking of getting a 1997+ with a 302 and want to swap the AWD to a Manul TC but maybe forgo the tone ring addition for the speedo and use a GPS based speedometer. Has anyone use a GPS speedo? If so how accurate are they?

 

[Mbrooks420]

Gps would likely be more accurate than the mechanical one, but I think the tone ring has other functions than just the speedo.

 

[evolver]

Gps would likely be more accurate than the mechanical one, but I think the tone ring has other functions than just the speedo.

Hmm will have to reread the how to's again but I think the one guy was driving it with out his speedo and was didn't hear of any issues.

 

[Mbrooks420]

It's possible it's a non issue. I assumed the auto transmission used it in its shifting programming.

 

[evolver]

It's possible it's a non issue. I assumed the auto transmission used it in its shifting programming.

Hmm seems it will cause issues but buddy here says you can reprogram it http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/ford/2419418-explorer-4r70w-trans-vss-sensor.html

Guess will have to read up more or still go with a V6 although I found a 2000 49K KM explorer today and gonna look at it tomorrow and an 2001 Xterra.

 

[evolver]

Ok just some research. Found a 1999 and 2000 302 Explorers, 150K miles but that's the lowest I've see here. from reading if I want to put in a BW4406 in the 1999-2001 models I don't have to worry about the VSS issues since in those its in the rear end?

 

[Turdle]

Correct