Speedo Cable Length?

[dirtybirdindian]

I put a 250 straight six in my 53 3100 with a 83 s10 T5 and I think the speedo cable is going to be to short. I still have the stock gauges.

Any advice on what I need and where to find one?

[1958Warrior]

is the stock 53 cable too short or is the s10 cable too short?

I'm just assuming that the cable for the s10 will work with the stock gauge, auto zone , napa , orieilies all sell universal speedo cables of different lengths.

[skymangs]

I use 67 chevelle speedo cables. They are just right. There are 2 lengths, get the shorter one. I think it is like 67 inches. $10 at Oreillys.

[OrrieG]

73-82 4wd trucks uses an extender because the speedo drive in on the rear of the transfercase. I used the one off my 74 donor from the transfer to stock 59 cable.

[dirtybirdindian]

The stock 53 cable is to short...I don't have an s-10 one.

I wasn't sure if a parts house replacement would work with my factory gauges...sounds like it will.

I didn't realize just an extension was available...that might be an option.