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Pont406 · 05-13-2008, 06:51 AM

I was looking for something else but I found a mini tach instead in the garage. I hope it doesn't look like too much rice.

HoupPhotography · 05-13-2008, 06:56 AM

I have a very simular tach, in the exact location... I hope it doesn't look rice, my vote is no

1tigers · 05-13-2008, 06:59 AM

Is your tac not working in your dash

VA72C10 · 05-13-2008, 07:00 AM

My question would be is why not use the factory tach? It looks like there is one in the picture?

72BlckButy · 05-13-2008, 07:01 AM

If it's like mine... it would only run to 2,500 rpm and then freeze. I added a sunpro tach until I have the time to pull the dash and figure out what's wrong with the guage.

Now as far as the painted horn button... a little rice action (painted interiors) going on.

Just kidding!

Pont406 · 05-13-2008, 07:05 AM

Factory tach works but it's off by 1400 rpm or so. Painted horn button was PO work.

N2GMTrux · 05-13-2008, 08:58 AM

What size engine is in the truck and do you have a 50 or 60 grand factory tach.

Longhorn Man · 05-13-2008, 01:00 PM

the factory truck ones only went to 5 grand.
I wouldn't exactly call that a Mini tach either... a mini would almost fit in the ACC guage holes on the bottom of your inst panel.

Ace in the hole · 05-13-2008, 02:28 PM

I opted to go with one installed in the gauge hole-
I had to cut out one line of the printed circuit but it is a ground line and I was able to just put a screw in the other side to re-ground it, hopefully you can see it in the pic.

petey-pablo · 05-13-2008, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace in the hole

I opted to go with one installed in the gauge hole-
I had to cut out one line of the printed circuit but it is a ground line and I was able to just put a screw in the other side to re-ground it, hopefully you can see it in the pic.

What Size tach is that your useing or Part# it looks like it fits perfect Im in the market for one now just not sure what to Buy size wise? And What do you guys mean 50 or 60 Grand.. Is that the highest RPM the tach goes to Do I need something higher than 6Grand.? For a 454BBC

haysonj · 05-13-2008, 03:10 PM

Unless your racing it that 454 will never see 5000 454 in boats redline at around 4900

ap2002 · 05-13-2008, 04:46 PM

how hard is it to install one those gauges? i really need one...

Ace in the hole · 05-13-2008, 05:42 PM

Did not intend to hijack this thread but I figured we are talking tach's so it would be ok. The install of mine was really simple. It's a vdo "vision series" gauge, number 333155. It is programable for 4, 6 or 8 cylinders.

I took a hole saw and cut the plastic lens out, cut the front tin plate and the back tin plate. Then assembled it all and cut the printed circuit board where I needed to. The gauge mounts so simple right to the front bezel with a plastic screw on ring. As for wiring it, you need power, ground and the signal connections along with the dash light connections. I am going to tap off the ground screw for all the grounds, off the temperature gauge feed screw for power (need to figure out which side) and run a lead from my hei dist. for the signal. You can also use a signal from a alternator lead. The lights I will just tap into the wire for the dash lights on the harness.

chrislehr · 05-13-2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petey-pablo

What Size tach is that your useing or Part# it looks like it fits perfect Im in the market for one now just not sure what to Buy size wise? And What do you guys mean 50 or 60 Grand.. Is that the highest RPM the tach goes to Do I need something higher than 6Grand.? For a 454BBC

In for this answer as well - where did you find that tach?

Ace in the hole · 05-13-2008, 08:16 PM

It's a vdo gauge and there are lots of places that sell vdo. I got it at summit.
here- http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

HoupPhotography · 05-13-2008, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

. I added a sunpro tach .......!

Isn't that one of those 10' tachs with a spot light shift light.... that are in 99.998% of ricers?

j\k

rambler · 05-13-2008, 09:41 PM

previously werent guys putting in older camero tachs in the gas gauge location and relocating the gas guage? I really dont need a gas guage anyway,,, its always on Empty.....

berencam · 05-13-2008, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rambler

previously werent guys putting in older camero tachs in the gas gauge location and relocating the gas guage? I really dont need a gas guage anyway,,, its always on Empty.....

just say no

05-13-2008, 06:51 AM	#1
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	I installed a mini tach. I was looking for something else but I found a mini tach instead in the garage. I hope it doesn't look like too much rice. Attached Images

05-13-2008, 06:56 AM	#2
HoupPhotography Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 1,204	Re: I installed a mini tach. I have a very simular tach, in the exact location... I hope it doesn't look rice, my vote is no __________________ R.I.P. Scott Kalitta

05-13-2008, 06:59 AM	#3
1tigers Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: auburn,al. Posts: 32	Re: I installed a mini tach. Is your tac not working in your dash

05-13-2008, 07:00 AM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: I installed a mini tach. My question would be is why not use the factory tach? It looks like there is one in the picture?

05-13-2008, 07:01 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: I installed a mini tach. If it's like mine... it would only run to 2,500 rpm and then freeze. I added a sunpro tach until I have the time to pull the dash and figure out what's wrong with the guage. Now as far as the painted horn button... a little rice action (painted interiors) going on. Just kidding! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 05-13-2008 at 07:02 AM.

05-13-2008, 07:05 AM	#6
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: I installed a mini tach. Factory tach works but it's off by 1400 rpm or so. Painted horn button was PO work.

05-13-2008, 08:58 AM	#7
N2GMTrux Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fort Worth, TX 76133 Posts: 406	Re: I installed a mini tach. What size engine is in the truck and do you have a 50 or 60 grand factory tach. __________________ ...try'n to be a little! This is a great site. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=375640

05-13-2008, 01:00 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: I installed a mini tach. the factory truck ones only went to 5 grand. I wouldn't exactly call that a Mini tach either... a mini would almost fit in the ACC guage holes on the bottom of your inst panel.

05-13-2008, 02:28 PM	#9
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: I installed a mini tach. I opted to go with one installed in the gauge hole- I had to cut out one line of the printed circuit but it is a ground line and I was able to just put a screw in the other side to re-ground it, hopefully you can see it in the pic. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited Last edited by Ace in the hole; 05-13-2008 at 02:32 PM. Reason: added pic

05-13-2008, 03:10 PM	#11
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: I installed a mini tach. Unless your racing it that 454 will never see 5000 454 in boats redline at around 4900 __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

05-13-2008, 04:46 PM	#12
ap2002 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 247	Re: I installed a mini tach. how hard is it to install one those gauges? i really need one... __________________ 1971 C-10 SWB - LS swap w/4L60e, 20x8.5front 20x12rear, 1968 C-10 SWB - 454 BB TH350 -Gone!

05-13-2008, 05:42 PM	#13
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: I installed a mini tach. Did not intend to hijack this thread but I figured we are talking tach's so it would be ok. The install of mine was really simple. It's a vdo "vision series" gauge, number 333155. It is programable for 4, 6 or 8 cylinders. I took a hole saw and cut the plastic lens out, cut the front tin plate and the back tin plate. Then assembled it all and cut the printed circuit board where I needed to. The gauge mounts so simple right to the front bezel with a plastic screw on ring. As for wiring it, you need power, ground and the signal connections along with the dash light connections. I am going to tap off the ground screw for all the grounds, off the temperature gauge feed screw for power (need to figure out which side) and run a lead from my hei dist. for the signal. You can also use a signal from a alternator lead. The lights I will just tap into the wire for the dash lights on the harness. __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited

05-13-2008, 08:16 PM	#15
Ace in the hole Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA Posts: 538	Re: I installed a mini tach. It's a vdo gauge and there are lots of places that sell vdo. I got it at summit. here- http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku __________________ 1970 K20, 350--- SOLD 05 silverado extended cab short box- duramax Jeep wrangler unlimited Last edited by Ace in the hole; 05-13-2008 at 08:17 PM. Reason: added link

05-13-2008, 09:41 PM	#17
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: I installed a mini tach. previously werent guys putting in older camero tachs in the gas gauge location and relocating the gas guage? I really dont need a gas guage anyway,,, its always on Empty..... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

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