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Old July 22nd, 2008, 01:29 PM
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What are you guys using? I'm looking at the VDO 2 1/16" but not sure if that's too small.
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Old July 22nd, 2008, 03:56 PM
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Z-Series Pedestal-Mount Tachometer2-5/8" electrical
6,000 RPM
Jegs Part Number # 105-2891
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Old July 22nd, 2008, 07:36 PM
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I guess it all depends on how subtle you wanna be...I personally don't care and went w/ a 5" Autometer on the car I'm building...def. can't miss it. I think it was $120 or so from Summit or Jegs, and can mount very easily w/o any holes
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Old July 22nd, 2008, 07:44 PM
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Z-Series Pedestal-Mount Tachometer2-5/8" electrical
6,000 RPM
Jegs Part Number # [/IMG]
I use the same one...didn't want a big 'ol monster tach hanging off the side of my dash.
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Old July 22nd, 2008, 07:56 PM
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Old July 22nd, 2008, 07:57 PM
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Turbotnz06, I like that setup, i wish i thought of that before, i went with a autometer ultra-lite 3 3/8" on the side.
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Old July 22nd, 2008, 08:03 PM
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I wish I would have gone with the GNX style after market gauge cluster with everything you need right there in the dash RPM, Speedo, Boost, Oil, Water, Fuel, Fuel PSI.
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Old July 22nd, 2008, 10:02 PM
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Autometer Sport Comp 3 3/8" on the side of the dash cluster piece. Yes, I drilled holes! OH MY GOD! LOL
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5 inch Autometer tach that sits in front of a/c center vents off the side of the cluster.
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Build a car to go 11's and detune it to run 12's and you don't have to worry about parts breakage. Build it for 11's and try to push it into the 10's and all bets are off. Of course trying to run a number is fine if that is what you want to do but beware if you walk on the edge sometimes you fall off.
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