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Kidd-7 · 09-23-2011, 01:05 AM

Anybody ever run 1. I'm looking to add a tach and want a decent 1 I can mount on my steering column. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

hugger6933 · 09-23-2011, 07:37 AM

It is a decent tach for the money. They have gained in popularity a bunch over the last 10-15 years, But back in the day I think they were called just Sun. Ihave run several of those with great success

Low69_C10 · 09-23-2011, 08:55 AM

i have one on my column right now. works great

kieth · 09-23-2011, 09:05 AM

I found one on Craigslist and had it reworked with new electronics, cost me 200.00 for the rework and 85.00 for the used tach, They make a reproduction one that goes to 10,000 rpm that is probably the smart move. This tach was a available option on my 66 gmc it comes in a chrome case which I did not use. Kieth

stock gmc dash:
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...67555848_rHzxh

After dash update (same dash panel just updated it):

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._X8WmmMg-XL-LB

The older tach only went to 5000 rpm and it has manual pointers for low side shift point and top rpm shift point.....

On the far left in the same picture you can see a sun Batometer found that NOS on craigslist . Kieth

Stricklinator · 09-23-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Low69_C10

i have one on my column right now. works great

So do I. Works great and was inexpensive. Bought mine from Summit Racing:

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/SUN-CP7901
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Low69_C10 · 09-23-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Stricklinator

So do I. Works great and was inexpensive. Bought mine from Summit Racing:

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/SUN-CP7901
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same one i got.

i agree if its just a DD that you toy around in sunpro is fine.

treveiger · 09-23-2011, 11:02 AM

I've looked at these before, has anybody had any problems with them? So all in all sun pro is good for a daily driver?
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OJ1988 · 09-23-2011, 11:07 AM

Never heard of any issues with them.

I have the old style moon tach on my column.

treveiger · 09-23-2011, 11:11 AM

Are they as good as autometer?
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Classic69 · 09-23-2011, 11:22 AM

Sunpro tachometers are good but I wouldn't say they are as good as Autometer tachometers. You pay for what you get basically. Autometer's are a bit more expensive and probably a bit more responsive/accurate, but ive run a 3 1/2" sunpro tach in my cruiser for several years now with no issues, it works fine and I bought it for just over $100, I have it attached to my column.

OJ1988 · 09-23-2011, 11:51 AM

Not as fast as Autometer,

I had a sun tach and an external Autometer shift light. When reving the shift light would come on, the sun tach would be reading about 400rpm behind it.

But for a cruiser, its not a big deal.

For an all out bracket car, Autometer is the way to go.

69heavychevy · 09-23-2011, 11:57 AM

I've been running one I bought at AutoZone a couple years ago with no problems.

Ackattack · 09-23-2011, 01:57 PM

I just got one, haven't installed it yet.

I also have a summit brand one, and it reads ~500 rpms high (in the on position, its at 500 rpm, idles at 1300 rpms, etc). So I ordered the sun pro

Sicklajoie · 09-23-2011, 04:04 PM

I've got one that works well with no issues.

treveiger · 09-23-2011, 04:25 PM

I was wondering is a cheap autometer better then a decent sunpro, I like the looks of sun pro quite a bit. And I can probably get it locally
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landsurvey1 · 09-23-2011, 05:12 PM

Here is my Sun Pro, I have tilt steering so it was kind of difficult to find a good place on the column. I was checking out YouTube and found a video of someone who had installed it where a 71 mirror would go. I liked it, so, there you go!

webfoot · 09-23-2011, 04:56 PM

That sun pictured above looks a lot like my old dixco tach.

GASoline71 · 09-23-2011, 07:01 PM

I have the same exact tach pictured above installed on the column in my '72. Good tach for the money. No probs.

Gary

mightymouse · 09-23-2011, 07:19 PM

when i bought my truck/project it came with a sun super tach II that fits in tach hole in bezle po said works good but i v'e never used it...

kcsa75 · 09-23-2011, 11:00 PM

I bought my first Sun SuperTach II in 1977. Worked like a champ till I sold the truck several years later. I have the SunPro and other than the name can't tell the difference. I'm very pleased with it.

09-23-2011, 01:05 AM	#1
Kidd-7 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: RTP, NC Posts: 518	Sunpro Tach Anybody ever run 1. I'm looking to add a tach and want a decent 1 I can mount on my steering column. Any suggestions would be appreciated. __________________ 71 C-10 - 307 - 3 on tree 01 Ford Explorer 5.0 v8 96 Mercury Cougar v8 79 Trans Am 403 Olds

09-23-2011, 07:37 AM	#2
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Sunpro Tach It is a decent tach for the money. They have gained in popularity a bunch over the last 10-15 years, But back in the day I think they were called just Sun. Ihave run several of those with great success

09-23-2011, 08:55 AM	#3
Low69_C10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Owensboro Ky Posts: 49	Re: Sunpro Tach i have one on my column right now. works great __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 LWB Its a long bed thing, you wouldnt understand.

09-23-2011, 09:05 AM	#4
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: Sunpro Tach I found one on Craigslist and had it reworked with new electronics, cost me 200.00 for the rework and 85.00 for the used tach, They make a reproduction one that goes to 10,000 rpm that is probably the smart move. This tach was a available option on my 66 gmc it comes in a chrome case which I did not use. Kieth stock gmc dash: http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...67555848_rHzxh After dash update (same dash panel just updated it): http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G..._X8WmmMg-XL-LB The older tach only went to 5000 rpm and it has manual pointers for low side shift point and top rpm shift point..... On the far left in the same picture you can see a sun Batometer found that NOS on craigslist . Kieth

09-23-2011, 11:02 AM	#7
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Sunpro Tach I've looked at these before, has anybody had any problems with them? So all in all sun pro is good for a daily driver? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

09-23-2011, 11:07 AM	#8
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: Sunpro Tach Never heard of any issues with them. I have the old style moon tach on my column. __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

09-23-2011, 11:11 AM	#9
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Sunpro Tach Are they as good as autometer? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

09-23-2011, 11:22 AM	#10
Classic69 Love That '69 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada Posts: 360	Re: Sunpro Tach Sunpro tachometers are good but I wouldn't say they are as good as Autometer tachometers. You pay for what you get basically. Autometer's are a bit more expensive and probably a bit more responsive/accurate, but ive run a 3 1/2" sunpro tach in my cruiser for several years now with no issues, it works fine and I bought it for just over $100, I have it attached to my column. __________________ *I AM CANADIAN!!!!!* 1969 Chevy C/10 Truck - SBC V8, TH-350, 3.73 Posi, 1000W Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, B&M Megashifter, GT Grant Steering Wheel, Dual Magnaflow Exhaust System, Dynomax Headers, Lowered 1" Front & 3" Rear, Front/Rear Sway Bars, Racing Seats, 6000K HID Headlights 2008 Chevy Colorado LT - 3.7L I5, 4 Speed Automatic, Crew Cab, 4X4, Z71 Off-Road Package, "Ground Effects" Package, K&N Cold Air Intake, Supermod PTB, Magnaflow Exhaust w/ Resonator, 500W Kenwood / Rockford Fosgate Stereo System, Custom LED Lighting, 6000K HID Low's / High's, Blackcat Customs Gauges / Needles, Carbon Fiber Interior Accents, KrFabs 2" Lift Shackles / Torsion Bar Crank with Rancho RS5000 Shocks, Superskids Skid Plates

09-23-2011, 11:51 AM	#11
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: Sunpro Tach Not as fast as Autometer, I had a sun tach and an external Autometer shift light. When reving the shift light would come on, the sun tach would be reading about 400rpm behind it. But for a cruiser, its not a big deal. For an all out bracket car, Autometer is the way to go. __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

09-23-2011, 11:57 AM	#12
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: Sunpro Tach I've been running one I bought at AutoZone a couple years ago with no problems.

09-23-2011, 01:57 PM	#13
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: Sunpro Tach I just got one, haven't installed it yet. I also have a summit brand one, and it reads ~500 rpms high (in the on position, its at 500 rpm, idles at 1300 rpms, etc). So I ordered the sun pro __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

09-23-2011, 04:04 PM	#14
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,499	Re: Sunpro Tach I've got one that works well with no issues. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

09-23-2011, 04:25 PM	#15
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Sunpro Tach I was wondering is a cheap autometer better then a decent sunpro, I like the looks of sun pro quite a bit. And I can probably get it locally Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

09-23-2011, 05:12 PM	#16
landsurvey1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 404	Re: Sunpro Tach Here is my Sun Pro, I have tilt steering so it was kind of difficult to find a good place on the column. I was checking out YouTube and found a video of someone who had installed it where a 71 mirror would go. I liked it, so, there you go! Attached Images

09-23-2011, 04:56 PM	#17
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: Sunpro Tach That sun pictured above looks a lot like my old dixco tach. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.



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09-23-2011, 07:19 PM	#19
mightymouse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crowley TX Posts: 979	Re: Sunpro Tach when i bought my truck/project it came with a sun super tach II that fits in tach hole in bezle po said works good but i v'e never used it... Attached Images

09-23-2011, 11:00 PM	#20
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Sunpro Tach I bought my first Sun SuperTach II in 1977. Worked like a champ till I sold the truck several years later. I have the SunPro and other than the name can't tell the difference. I'm very pleased with it. Attached Images __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

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