Tacho Installation.
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Tacho Installation.
I want to put a RPM gauge over the dash panel. Anyone done this who has EDIS 96 onwards-3L or 4L engines. I just got a gauge but it says "not recomended" for DIS systems!
I dont want to risk it if there could be problems.
Also if anyone has done this where did you feed the ignition signal from?
ATB Aeroman.
I dont want to risk it if there could be problems.
Also if anyone has done this where did you feed the ignition signal from?
ATB Aeroman.
Last edited by Aeroman59; Dec 6, 2007 at 05:03 PM.
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EDIS on 03-F150
O.K, so I've done some research. Pin #48 on the PCM connector seems to be the one to tap into. Can anyone verify this, i.e. do our later vans have the same PCM circuit?
Also is anyone sure where is the PCM connector located?
Coincidently I have the exact same Tacho, cant believe that!
One more qeustion....... anyone know the start of the redline on the Vulcan engine?........ not that it's ever going to get there!!!
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...r+Installation
Also is anyone sure where is the PCM connector located?
Coincidently I have the exact same Tacho, cant believe that!
One more qeustion....... anyone know the start of the redline on the Vulcan engine?........ not that it's ever going to get there!!!
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...r+Installation
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On the 4.0L there is a single tan and wire pigtail located near the spout connector. It is almost directly above the power steering pump. You can connect a tach to it, and it works great. Thats where mine is hooked up.
For the 3.0L I would suspect a similar setup. The neat thing about this pigtail is no splicing is required, the pigtail is meant for a diagnostic tachometer.
For the 3.0L I would suspect a similar setup. The neat thing about this pigtail is no splicing is required, the pigtail is meant for a diagnostic tachometer.
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Originally Posted by Aeroman59
One more qeustion....... anyone know the start of the redline on the Vulcan engine?........ not that it's ever going to get there!!!
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on the 4L Cologne, 4900 rpm but the PCM in most cut off random injectors in the OHV engine starting around 4600. the PCM injector cutoff can be programmed off.
no need to turn it that hard though. these engines makes gobs of torque prior to 3,500 rpm. hp only makes top end speed and i know no one that's going to take an Aero to 150 mph
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research the web site of the tach manufacturer for tech support phone number and EDIS connection info. there are some tachs not designed to process the input from a PCM EDIS system.
http://www.sunpro.com/faq_detail.php?pid=16325&id=30
no need to turn it that hard though. these engines makes gobs of torque prior to 3,500 rpm. hp only makes top end speed and i know no one that's going to take an Aero to 150 mph
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research the web site of the tach manufacturer for tech support phone number and EDIS connection info. there are some tachs not designed to process the input from a PCM EDIS system.
http://www.sunpro.com/faq_detail.php?pid=16325&id=30
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Originally Posted by Aeroman59
One more qeustion....... anyone know the start of the redline on the Vulcan engine?........ not that it's ever going to get there!!!
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Originally Posted by 93nighthawk
I believe it is around 5500rpm, but on the ATX it would not go much past that do the the PCM limiter.
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Mine will hit mid 5000s easily on a freeway ramp WOT in first gear. I recall seeing it hit 5700 a few times. But I wouldn't worry, it can take it. Go there. It's fun!
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Originally Posted by 96_4wdr
no need to turn it that hard though. these engines makes gobs of torque prior to 3,500 rpm. hp only makes top end speed and i know no one that's going to take an Aero to 150 mph
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I have air rides on mine, and I don't get a shimmy at any speed. However, the Aerostar will not go more than about 90-95 mph. Mine acts like it is capable of going a lot faster, but the ECM puts a limiter at that speed.
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i like the noise it makes w my "short ram" intake and highflow exhaust... great sounding GROWL! lol
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Originally Posted by 96_4wdr
no need to turn it that hard though. these engines makes gobs of torque prior to 3,500 rpm. hp only makes top end speed and i know no one that's going to take an Aero to 150 mph.
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the later engines have peaks in torque and hp at lower rpms due to improvements in PCM software, fuel injection and intake design.
3L: 147hp@5000 162lb/ft@3250
4L: 160hp@4000 225lb/ft@2500
my comments were about the 4L which has a torque curve that more closely fits the requirements to launch a heavy vehicle like the Aero especially the AWD Ext.
hp doesn't come into effect on launch unless one is running a super high stall torque converter, above 3k rpm or a manual transmission that will take 5k rpm launches
3L: 147hp@5000 162lb/ft@3250
4L: 160hp@4000 225lb/ft@2500
my comments were about the 4L which has a torque curve that more closely fits the requirements to launch a heavy vehicle like the Aero especially the AWD Ext.
hp doesn't come into effect on launch unless one is running a super high stall torque converter, above 3k rpm or a manual transmission that will take 5k rpm launches
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I see. A broader power band on the 3.0. But I really like the 4.0. It's a nice torquey engine at the lower end. Good power band location. I probably would not rev the 4.0 as much as the 3.0.
What about the 4.2 that was in F150s after 1996? I always wondered why they didn't just use the 4.0. Is the 4.2 better? Or is it the modular?
What about the 4.2 that was in F150s after 1996? I always wondered why they didn't just use the 4.0. Is the 4.2 better? Or is it the modular?
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Originally Posted by Bear River
On the 4.0L there is a single tan and wire pigtail located near the spout connector. It is almost directly above the power steering pump. You can connect a tach to it, and it works great. Thats where mine is hooked up.
For the 3.0L I would suspect a similar setup. The neat thing about this pigtail is no splicing is required, the pigtail is meant for a diagnostic tachometer.
For the 3.0L I would suspect a similar setup. The neat thing about this pigtail is no splicing is required, the pigtail is meant for a diagnostic tachometer.
I do see a Tan/yellow pigtail with a grey squarish single wire connector , immediatly left of the brake master cyl reservoir just below the lower edge of the hood, coming off the main harness could that be it ? It is roughly perpendicular to the P.S. pump (probably 20" above it though).
Where did you mount your gauge ? I'm thinking on the left of the dash & above it.
ATB Aeroman.
Last edited by Aeroman59; Dec 9, 2007 at 06:28 PM.