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84Stepper · 12-17-2003, 09:40 PM

My dad's getting me a tach for Christmas, something I can bolt on to the steering column. Any tips I can tell him what to get? What should the red line be, 5 or 6? Since I put in the 373's I'm in 3rd gear in about 3 seconds, it really revs up quick, and of course my speedo is all messed up. ( th350c no overdrive) But I'll tell you this, it's fast as hell, I'm just afraid of blowing the engine with no tach. Thanks guys.

gldevall · 12-17-2003, 10:23 PM

I would say no higher than 5500

84Stepper · 12-19-2003, 12:49 AM

Have you ran your truck with the 2000 stall yet? I dont remember you having that last time you ran it.

87 Shortwide · 12-19-2003, 03:51 AM

What do you mean by the redline? Do you mean that is all the higher you want the tach to go? or will it have shift light?

gldevall · 12-19-2003, 10:23 AM

Yeah, I've had the 2000 stall the whole time. I just never posted it.

Tom · 12-19-2003, 05:45 PM

Get a tach that goes to at least 7000rpm, but don't rev your motor past 6000 [no point, but it can take 6500rpm blasts]

gldevall · 12-19-2003, 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by Tom
[no point, but it can take 6500rpm blasts]

I'm not too sure about this. He has basically the same motor as I do and I don't think mine will make it to 6500.

GMC JUNKIE TOO · 12-20-2003, 02:57 AM

I like this one summit has them for $95.95 Its small enough to fit on the column.

Stingray42 · 12-20-2003, 02:57 PM

they all have adjustable redlines, and most run to ten grand (tach, not YOUR redline)

84Stepper · 12-20-2003, 07:40 PM

What's the best way to fasten it? I'm sure it doesn't come with a strap or clamp for the column. Anybody have a pic of there's?

Stingray42 · 12-21-2003, 01:12 AM

i have seen people fo it with worm gear clamps, you can screw it in if you want, but it will screw up you column, and may hit something, so i wouldn't do it!

12-17-2003, 09:40 PM	#1
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	tach red line My dad's getting me a tach for Christmas, something I can bolt on to the steering column. Any tips I can tell him what to get? What should the red line be, 5 or 6? Since I put in the 373's I'm in 3rd gear in about 3 seconds, it really revs up quick, and of course my speedo is all messed up. ( th350c no overdrive) But I'll tell you this, it's fast as hell, I'm just afraid of blowing the engine with no tach. Thanks guys. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

12-17-2003, 10:23 PM	#2
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I would say no higher than 5500 __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

12-19-2003, 12:49 AM	#3
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	Have you ran your truck with the 2000 stall yet? I dont remember you having that last time you ran it. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

12-19-2003, 03:51 AM	#4
87 Shortwide Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 536	What do you mean by the redline? Do you mean that is all the higher you want the tach to go? or will it have shift light? __________________ Daily Driver: 1992 Blazer dropped on rallys Project: 87 GMC shortwide, About to get a little boost

12-19-2003, 10:23 AM	#5
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Yeah, I've had the 2000 stall the whole time. I just never posted it. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

12-19-2003, 05:45 PM	#6
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,730	Get a tach that goes to at least 7000rpm, but don't rev your motor past 6000 [no point, but it can take 6500rpm blasts] __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

12-20-2003, 02:57 AM	#8
GMC JUNKIE TOO THE QUICKER FIXERUPER Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Ok Posts: 615	I like this one summit has them for $95.95 Its small enough to fit on the column. Attached Images

12-20-2003, 02:57 PM	#9
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	they all have adjustable redlines, and most run to ten grand (tach, not YOUR redline) __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD

12-20-2003, 07:40 PM	#10
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	What's the best way to fasten it? I'm sure it doesn't come with a strap or clamp for the column. Anybody have a pic of there's? __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi

12-21-2003, 01:12 AM	#11
Stingray42 Woot. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Stouffville, Ontario Posts: 2,291	i have seen people fo it with worm gear clamps, you can screw it in if you want, but it will screw up you column, and may hit something, so i wouldn't do it! __________________ Clarkson 96 Chevy RCLB 4.3 2WD



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