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Dec 6, 2007 | 02:07 AM

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tachometer

is it possible to put a 302 5speed manual engine and transmition with originaly no tachometer into a identical truck with a stock tachometer.where would the extra plug be on the body/harness and where to plug it in into the engine..or transmition???

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Dec 6, 2007 | 02:14 AM

77bigblock

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All truck are wired for a tach. The only difference is the cluster.

Dec 6, 2007 | 02:24 AM

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77 is right, having a tach or not makes no difference to anything. A common mod for these trucks is to swap a tach'd cluster into your non-tach'd truck, while swapping your speedo/odo to maintain proper odo reading.

Dec 6, 2007 | 12:17 PM

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alrite.you guys is the bomb.
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Dec 6, 2007 | 12:32 PM

Virto

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HOWEVER

It is important to get a cluster for your year truck. Some years overlap but just because the cluster LOOKS the same doesn't mean it will work correctly. The cluster electrics were modified over a number of years, so for the least headaches and best results, stick with one from your specific year.

Also, there is a tech article under articles/specs that details the swap.

Dec 6, 2007 | 02:51 PM

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yea i know 92,93 are interchangable and 94,95 are interchangable. the 96 is all alone. i learned this stuff the hard way. i have a 92,93 tached cluster if anyone needs it.