AutoMeter PERFORMANCE PARTS

2010–2025 Universal Application for Mechanical Speedometers

Part #: 990414

Overview

The AutoMeter Performance Parts Standard Right Angle Adapter Accessory Kit is an essential component designed to facilitate the installation of mechanical speedometers in tight or space-constrained environments. If you've ever faced challenges fitting a traditional speedometer cable due to limited clearance, this adapter provides a reliable solution. Crafted for enthusiasts and professionals alike, this adapter ensures your speedometer functions accurately without compromising your vehicle's interior or engine bay space.

Whether you're restoring a classic car, customizing a race vehicle, or upgrading your dashboard instrumentation, this right angle adapter helps streamline your installation process. Its lightweight yet durable aluminum construction guarantees longevity and resistance to corrosion, making it suitable for both street and track applications. With this accessory, you can achieve a clean, professional look while maintaining precise speed readings.

Key Features

This right angle adapter offers a combination of robust construction and functional design, making it an ideal choice for various automotive setups. Key features include:

• Heavy-duty Aluminum Construction: Crafted from lightweight, durable aluminum with a black powder coat finish, this adapter resists corrosion and adds a sleek appearance to your installation.
• Precise 1:1 Ratio: Ensures accurate transmission of rotational speed from the cable to the speedometer, maintaining reliable readings.
• Compact Dimensions: Measuring approximately 1.16 inches by 2.15 inches by 2.5 inches, it fits into tight spaces where traditional straight adapters cannot.
• Universal Compatibility: Designed with a 5/8 inch -18 male to female thread, compatible with most AutoMeter mechanical speedometers and compatible cable fittings.
• Maintains Cable Rotation Direction: Ensures that the cable's rotational direction remains unchanged, preserving the integrity of your speedometer's operation.
• Easy Installation: Features a straightforward, heavy-duty design that allows quick and secure attachment without the need for special tools or modifications.
• Lightweight Design: Weighing only 10 ounces, it adds minimal weight to your vehicle's dashboard or engine bay setup.

Construction & Design

The AutoMeter Right Angle Adapter is engineered with precision and durability in mind. Its heavy-duty aluminum body is CNC-machined to exact specifications, ensuring a perfect fit and reliable performance. The black powder coat finish not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also provides excellent resistance against corrosion, heat, and environmental elements. The compact design allows for installation in confined spaces, making it ideal for custom dashboards, race cars, or vintage restorations where space is at a premium.

The adapter's internal threading is engineered to match standard 5/8 inch -18 fittings, providing a secure and leak-free connection. Its 1:1 ratio guarantees that the rotational speed transmitted through the cable remains accurate, ensuring your speedometer displays correct readings at all times. The lightweight construction minimizes added stress on the cable and speedometer assembly, promoting long-term reliability.

Performance & Sound

While primarily a functional accessory, this right angle adapter ensures smooth and consistent cable rotation transfer, which is critical for accurate speed readings. Its design minimizes any potential for cable binding or slippage, contributing to precise performance. Because it is a passive mechanical component, it does not produce noise or vibrations, maintaining the quiet operation of your speedometer system.

Installation & Fitment

Installing the AutoMeter Right Angle Adapter is straightforward and requires no special tools or modifications. Simply thread the adapter onto your existing speedometer cable or fitting, ensuring a snug and secure connection. Its universal 5/8 inch -18 male to female thread makes it compatible with most AutoMeter mechanical speedometers and related components. No cutting, drilling, or tuning is necessary, making it an ideal upgrade for both novice and experienced installers.

• Thread onto existing speedometer cable or fitting
• Securely tighten to ensure no leaks or slippage
• No cutting, drilling, or tuning required

What's Included

• AutoMeter Right Angle Speedometer Cable Adapter
• Installation hardware and instructions

Ideal For

• Classic car restorations with tight dash or engine bay spaces
• Race cars requiring precise speedometer installation in confined areas
• Custom automotive projects where space optimization is critical
• Any vehicle where a standard straight adapter cannot be used due to clearance issues

Emissions Note

This product is a mechanical accessory and does not impact vehicle emissions. It is designed solely for speedometer cable routing and does not alter or interfere with your vehicle's emissions system.