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Technical => Electrical Tech => Topic started by: Charles Crooks on September 22, 2008, 07:29:34 AM

Title: Wiring Stock Tach
Post by: Charles Crooks on September 22, 2008, 07:29:34 AM
I am completing a turbo coupe to a "408" and wonder how you folks resolved the wiring of the stock tach to read correctly with an 8 cylinder engine?  I am running a MSD digital ignition.
Title: Wiring Stock Tach
Post by: Bob on September 22, 2008, 08:00:11 AM
Hey Charles hows it coming along? I think it all depends on what year cluster you have. This should help some.

http://www.coolcats.net/tech/advanced/4to8tach.html
Title: Wiring Stock Tach
Post by: Charles Crooks on September 22, 2008, 02:34:47 PM
It's slow going as I only get 1 day per week to work on it.  The motor and transmission are installed with a complete magnaflow exhaust.  I am having some driveability problems(surging at idle) but I am checking the calibration on the mass air meter.  I was hping to use the stock hood and I bought a Roush hood scoop, but the TPS is still too high.  I will send pictures when it is completed.
Title: Wiring Stock Tach
Post by: Bob on September 22, 2008, 03:20:37 PM
Yeah I'm having hood problems as well. I didn't start it yet but I put the upper on the other day and my hood is about 2-3 inches from closing.