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Calibrate speedometer

I know my speedometer is off now that i got on my 33's. I've read some other members saying its off 10 mph. When i go 15 mph on the speedometer it feels like 15, but im sure its higher. its just that it doesnt feel any faster than 20 mph. Is 10 mph a rough estimate or am i really going 25.
 
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its a percentage, not a set speed that youre going to be over at all speeds...

i went from 27's to 30's which is 10% difference, but i checked my speeds via GPS and there was less than 1mph difference at speeds up until 60 when it was about 4-5mph off...
 
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Thats what mine was going from 29s to 32s, at 55 I'm doing 60 and at 63 im doing 70ish.
 
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oh... i understand now. thanks for the help guys
 
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Check w/ford. I have an 03 and they could calibrate it up to 285's for $20.00.
 
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Originally Posted by FX403/STX96
Check w/ford. I have an 03 and they could calibrate it up to 285's for $20.00.
You can buy a tuner (pricey option) they can fix your problem, and give you some hp too.
 
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not even worth it imo to get it recalibrated... just be conscious of youre speed and if you see a cop just put your needle on the speed limit and youll be fine
 
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