Aftermarket Tach ??S

89 Cobra LX · 04-05-2002, 09:54 AM

I want to add an Autometer tach. Are there different tachs for 4-6-8 cylinders? Or, are they universal.

What do they tap into? A distributor wire?

Thanks, as you can tell I have no experience at all with this stuff.

Green9550 · 04-05-2002, 10:23 AM

The autometer tachs are universal and they hook into a distributor wire. The directions were good from autometer. You shouldn't have any problem. Good luck.

-Billy

fiveohpatrol · 04-05-2002, 11:53 AM

It will have a wire to run to the coil, a ground wire, a power wire for the tach and a power wire for the light in the tach, I ran this one to the fuse for the dash lights so i can dim it with the dash light dim switch.

good luck,
-Drew

red82gt · 04-05-2002, 03:35 PM

Make sure you connect it to a good ground on the engine or else the readings will bounce all over the place.
My stock tach didn't work with my MSD ignition so I bought a 2 5/8" silver Sport Comp tach and put it in an a-pillar pod, I think it's a cool setup anyways.

geno5.0 · 04-05-2002, 04:16 PM

HEY! Eric I put one in my camero in highschool I can help ya!
I will call you Sat.!

89 Cobra LX · 04-05-2002, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by geno5.0
HEY! Eric I put one in my camero in highschool I can help ya!
I will call you Sat.!

Cool. I just got some new back tires mounted (big difference in traction). I may end up driving to the track tomorrow myself. I still need to do a little tuning.

89 Cobra LX · 04-05-2002, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by red82gt
My stock tach didn't work with my MSD ignition so I bought a 2 5/8" silver Sport Comp tach and put it in an a-pillar pod, I think it's a cool setup anyways.

Can you post a pic?

red82gt · 04-06-2002, 05:30 PM

89CobraLX, I'll see if I can borrow my friends digtal camera in a couple of days, I'll let you know.

04-05-2002, 09:54 AM	#1
89 Cobra LX Don Corlione Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Omaha NE USA Posts: 491	Aftermarket Tach ??S I want to add an Autometer tach. Are there different tachs for 4-6-8 cylinders? Or, are they universal. What do they tap into? A distributor wire? Thanks, as you can tell I have no experience at all with this stuff. __________________ Eric - 89 Mustang LX coupe 5 speed 302-Cobra Intake-GT40p heads-TFS stage 1 cam-FRPP 1.6 roller rockers-3:73 gears-KYB shocks and struts-Eibach Pro-kit-HPM Mega-bite upper and lower control arms-FRPP aluminum driveshaft-16x8 Chrome Cobra Rs R.H.C. #14

04-05-2002, 10:23 AM	#2
Green9550 Resident Redneck Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cecil County, MD Posts: 165	The autometer tachs are universal and they hook into a distributor wire. The directions were good from autometer. You shouldn't have any problem. Good luck. -Billy __________________ 95' GT: 306, XL Ross Pistons, Ultra Lite H-beam Rods, Forged Scat Crank, 28oz Romac, 28oz JW flexplate, FTI ported RPM II intake, FTI ported AFR 165's, FTI custom cam, 75mm BBK Throttle body, 80mm Pro-M, 4800 PI stall, PA Super Comp AODE, Strange 33 spline race axles, Strange ultra lite spool, Motive lite 4.30's, Strange rear race brakes, Mega bite seniors, double adjustable uppers w/spherical bushings, Racecraft anti-roll bar, LPW rear end girdle, Metco d/s loop, A9L conversion, AFM PMS

04-05-2002, 11:53 AM	#3
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	It will have a wire to run to the coil, a ground wire, a power wire for the tach and a power wire for the light in the tach, I ran this one to the fuse for the dash lights so i can dim it with the dash light dim switch. good luck, -Drew __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

04-05-2002, 03:35 PM	#4
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	Make sure you connect it to a good ground on the engine or else the readings will bounce all over the place. My stock tach didn't work with my MSD ignition so I bought a 2 5/8" silver Sport Comp tach and put it in an a-pillar pod, I think it's a cool setup anyways. __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

04-05-2002, 04:16 PM	#5
geno5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Omaha Posts: 124	HEY! Eric I put one in my camero in highschool I can help ya! I will call you Sat.! __________________ Mods:Svo Alu Y Heads,1.72roller rockers,Cam,Cobra Upper&lower,bbkEqu hedders,Offroad H,FlowmasterMuffs,BBk70mm Tb,and73mmMAF,UnderDrive Pulleys,24lb Svo Inj,Kirban AFPR,190lph Walbro,Griffin Alu Rad,Crane Coil,Batt Relocated to trunk,K/Ncone,smog pump removed,Built Aod,DSSL,3.73gears,Alu flywheel,2800stall,NOS 5115 100shot, Iknow I forgot something Best on motor13.66@102.55 2.14 60' Best on spray13.20@108.98(2.69 60') I Bet mid to low 12 if I can Hook! All runs on street tires

04-06-2002, 05:30 PM	#8
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	89CobraLX, I'll see if I can borrow my friends digtal camera in a couple of days, I'll let you know. __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

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