Looking for a source for t5 speedo drive gear

[bentleyoak]

Greetings from the US!

I'm looking for a little bit of help sourcing a speedo drive gear for a t5.

I am using a tail housing from a commodore (part number 0552 066901) to fit a new WC Tremec T5z (mustang) into my 1972 Datsun 240z.

This tail housing gets me the WC bushing diameter and puts the shifter exactly where I need it. BUT... the speedo drive gear appears to be much larger OD than the gears from anything available in the states (Camaro / Firebird / S-10 / Mustang / TKO / TKX / T-5 / T-5z).

My supplier that is using my Datsun / Tremec / Commodore parts (yup total frankenstein) is at a loss (www.moderndriveline.com).

I would settle for a picture of the drive gear at this point. I've tried Ebay.au but not having much luck.

Thanks!

Jay

 

[MasterOfReality]

Maybe try Mal Wood Automotive, I bought my new Tremec T5 from them, they are the Tremec gurus in Australia.

www.malwoodauto.com.au

 

[grey_hawk]

Same extension housing as VN-VR T5.

 

[grey_hawk]

Are you going to convert the speedo drive to cable?
Is it possible?

 

[bentleyoak]

@grey_hawk that is my plan. I'm going to try to use my stock 240z mechanical speedo and my franken T5 (Datsun 280ZX NWC T5 bellhousing, new Tremec T5-Z trans, and the commodore WC T5 tailhousing) with the 8 tooth drive and 23 driven speed gears from a commodore (3.45 datsun rear diff on 205/55 R16 tires.

I found the drive gear and it is on the way, I also found the driven gear but the guy on ebay.au will not ship to the US. I have a friend that is trying to work that last bit.

I've been told that a speedo cable from a Ford 4 speed toploader will be the final piece.

Thanks!

Jay