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Old 21-08-2005, 08:10 PM   #1
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just wondering how to connect a aftermarket tacho to a au falcon

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Old 22-08-2005, 03:40 AM   #2
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....its not gonna be a monster tacho is it ???
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Old 22-08-2005, 10:46 AM   #3
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er whats wrong with the factory tachos?
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Old 22-08-2005, 12:52 PM   #4
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er whats wrong with the factory tachos?
They sit in the dash, not an the A Pillar or steering column, thereby rendering them too obvious to use! LOL. Also the standard ones do not obstruct your view, so are entirely useless for some people who think a monster tacho is the be all and end all of cars mods. Somehow, I don't think the type of tacho you use affects performance. Also, if it's an auto, you don't need a tacho anyway (it's only for info really).

I've been resisting replying to this thread on rice grounds, but I couldn't hold out any longer.

You do not need to fit an aftermarket tacho. If you do really want to fit one, then it should come with fitting instructions - though good luck finding the +ve or -ve side of the (traditional, single) coil!
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Old 22-08-2005, 12:53 PM   #5
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Maybe they are adding the tacho as it has a pretty shift light in it, as well all know for about $35 from jaycar build your own and have a nice day
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Old 22-08-2005, 04:10 PM   #6
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my tacho in car doesnt work for some reason so was going to re wire it or buy a nother tacho but didnt know were to connect the wire to the coil
defenetly not a monster tacho
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Old 22-08-2005, 04:18 PM   #7
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always the negative side of the coil
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Old 22-08-2005, 04:43 PM   #8
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just use the service plug (has rpm output) to get your tach feed ,get your +/- from anywhere under dash, do a search on here youll find somthing

P.s I have found ripping a MTach out of a car is quite rewarding, I was tempted to rip it out while I was driving my new purchase home. PIA I tell ya
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