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E-38 Tach Output

Old Aug 30, 2008 | 11:06 AM
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So, I am working on a customers sprint car that we have an E-38 in and I would like to get a Autometer tach working. Problem is, what do I tell the computer to get the correct output signal.

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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 01:04 AM
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The tach output on a a LSx is a 4cylinder output. Is that what you mean? I dont think you vcan modify that signal on a GM PCM.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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Yep, the tach does have to be in 4 cyl. mode.
The problem is on the E-38 you can alter the output. We are having difficulties getting it to work and I wasn't sure if there were others trying to put a aftermarket tach on these controllers.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 01:26 PM
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are you trying to figure out the pulses per revolution?
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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Yeah, that is where I am a little lost. Do you have one running?
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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im still using my factory ecm but i used a stewart warner tach and you had to use ppr settings to get it to read right, i will have to go back and look at it but i can get an answer for you if ppr is what you are after.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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we use a 1500 ohm pull up resistor w/ the autometer guages. set the range on the tach to 4 cyl. Questions ? give me a call @909 910 3867. Steve
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