tach install?
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tach install?
Hi guys. My ranger has the simpler trim package w/o the tach. I am a big fan of knowing what the motor is doing at all times as i live in a very hilly area of MT. I have put tachs on rigs before but have never really had to play the the D.I.S that is underhood my 2.3l. Is there a wire that you can use as a signal wire or should i invest in an inductive tach?
ps. what your rangers run (rpm) out on the Highway? (Mine is a 5sp)
ps. what your rangers run (rpm) out on the Highway? (Mine is a 5sp)
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ill check that tag out that would be nice to know. However i took the truck out on the highway today for the first time with my scan tool hooked up to it. I am not sure if i need to worry about the rpms its only running about 2500 in fourth at 55 mph and 2300 in fifth at 65 and that is only able to happen on a straight with the wind behind me
. For the terrain that i live in its going to need more hp or tq to get out on the road much any thoughts on that?
. For the terrain that i live in its going to need more hp or tq to get out on the road much any thoughts on that?
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Inductive won't give engine R.P.M. for cases of tuning E.T.C. As for hooking up tach question - try Autometer digital tach. They are available il different sizes.
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you didn't say what year and I'm only good on the years listed below, but: find a dash in the wreckers that has the stuff you want. the parts interchange except sometimes the wires are missing in the harness. I picked and chose on my ranger from one of the parts rangers I had until I got a full compliment of gauges instead of idiot lights. You'll need a good wiring diagram. Have fun and remember no truly custom mod is a slam dunk.
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