shocker45

alright well i went to the track for the first time since i did a pile of work,
and my first run i was peggin the limiter. which confused me as i was revving only 5900. my limiter is set to 6650.
even 2nd gear i noticed it was lower, like 6300.

now i checked the computer and it hasnt changed last time i uploaded the pcm file it was 6650,

is it possible that with my 4.10's that the tach just isnt climbing as fast as the motor?

if i get a shift light would that be accurate? i need something here, im going by sound and its costing me time.

_JB_

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Stock tachs are slow, get a shift light or an aftermarket tach. And yes, shift lights are as accurate as aftermarket tachs.

shocker45

k perfect thanks, i dont want a big tach making my interior looking crowded i like it clean..

is there a small shift light or something i could mount on my dash? or in my instrument panel? like maybe 1\2" diameter

RedRocketZ28

iTrader: (19)

I have seen some people mount them in the drivers side pillar where the defrost comes out of. I have also seen them mounted behind one of the air vents. Both looked very clean.

shocker45

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku

i just found that. in the instructions it has an application for Ls1 99+ so i wouldnt need the Auto Meter Distributorless Ignition Tachometer Adapters
would i?
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku



is that one any good? the shift light? its one of the smallest onces, only 1" diameter

SSNISTR

iTrader: (10)

Stock tach is a major POS!

_JB_

iTrader: (33)

I've got a Raptor shiftlight hidden in the vent, check out www.ws6store.com for a price. Three wires hook it up, positive, negative, and tach output.

shocker45

is it easy to get into the vent? and is it visible on a sunny day when your at the track or do you have to look at it while your going?

nice and bright? and can it hook up without one of those ignition modules for rpm? i heard with some tach's or shift lights you need an extra module for it to work.

Low N Slow

iTrader: (4)

I put an Autometer Pro-Lite in my vent, it's a stand alone light that doesn't need any modules and you can see it in any light conditions.

CRAGER

Stock tach is crap!

Get a Harlan or Raptor shiftlight, they are both good. I have one of each.

Best place for them in a Camaro is the vents above your stereo:



...I wasn't trying to take a pic of it there. I just installed an 8500 x50 with remote display, but I mounted that shiftlight for him too.
Tap right into the traction control wires, even if you don't have it the wires are still there, car in pic does not have traction control.
A/C blows fine right past it too.

Oh and here is the difference in the size of Harlan vs Raptor shiftlights:



Peace,
Craig.

shocker45

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

thats the one i just ordered.. Pro Form. supposed to work pretty good, my buddy can get them in real quick, thats the only reason why i got this one. and yea thats a primo spot. ill definately put it in the same spot.

CRAGER

They all wire the same, but that one is little bigger. Raptor is more expensive, but the Harlan is cheaper then that one I think.

Also you have to set the shiftlight for 4cyl car setting when you go to program the RPM's.

Peace,
Craig.

WestSide

iTrader: (6)

I have my harlan shiftlight in the middle A/C vent as well.

Excellent choice for a stealthy install. When it lights up, the whole car can light up if the vent isn't directed correctly

Super Speed

iTrader: (8)

I'd pick the Harlen light in the Drivers window defrost vent!!! I peg my rev limiter at 5.5 when I free rev!!

99WS-6

alright idk if i have the same problem or not sry if this is a hyjack. but i drive a auto and when it shifts outa first gear i red line on my tech and it doenst shift it bucks down about 1k rpms than goes up another 500rpms than shifts its not smooth at all and i got a feeling its very bad

jareed02

iTrader: (3)

that is pretty cool craig..mine is attached to the cage