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Old May 29, 2008 | 05:51 PM
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Factory Tach Question

Hi all,have a 87 ranger that come with a 2.9,and no tach, I put a 5.0 in it and want to know if a 2.9 or 3.0 factory tach can be rewired to work on the V8.. anyone know ?? <want to stick with the factory tachs,do not like the aftermarkets..
 
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I'm not sure what you mean by "factory tach"...? In any case, I'm pretty sure a 2.9L/3.0L V6 tachometer would have to be recalibrated to work with a 5.0L V8.
 
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Old May 30, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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I'm not sure what you mean by "factory tach"...? In any case, I'm pretty sure a 2.9L/3.0L V6 tachometer would have to be recalibrated to work with a 5.0L V8.
FACTORY TACH.. OEM TACH, TACH THE VEHICLE COME WITH FROM THE FACTORY..
 
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