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AFTERMARKET RPM METER ON 1G-GTE SOARER Thu, 07 October 2004 06:05 Go to next message
GUYS can anyone tell me weter I can fit an aftermarket rpm meter on a 1g-gte engined soarer , will I be able to use the rpm connections (pins) on the ecu plugs to get a sinal for the rpm meter to work ,(ive seen from the apexi safc wiring thats there two pins in the ecu that has the rpm signal this is what i was intending to use if its possible) im wanting to install a few gauges in the soarer and wanted to see if can do a rpm meter gauge any info appreciated

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Re: AFTERMARKET RPM METER ON 1G-GTE SOARER Thu, 07 October 2004 06:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Do you mean a TACHO??

If so, yes, its easy, and wanky
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Re: AFTERMARKET RPM METER ON 1G-GTE SOARER Thu, 07 October 2004 06:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
forget the wank tell me how ,pleaseeeee i want to have some gauges on my dash and am running out of what to put oil pre , water temp , wanted 3 so tacho is the only one left other than oil temp have boost gauge on pillar alredy

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Re: AFTERMARKET RPM METER ON 1G-GTE SOARER Thu, 07 October 2004 06:19 Go to previous messageGo to next message
But you already HAVE a tacho. Why on earth do you need two?
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Re: AFTERMARKET RPM METER ON 1G-GTE SOARER Thu, 07 October 2004 06:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Tachos usually have 4 wires.
Tacho input (that comes from ignitor/coil/ecu), ignition, earth, and lights.

Just wire it up.
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Re: AFTERMARKET RPM METER ON 1G-GTE SOARER Thu, 07 October 2004 06:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
oh btw its only one of those 2 inch ones ok , im not putting the fully sick 5 inch tacho on my dash

just for others who prob will flame me for

frankie -- just to see some needle action , sick of the digi dash now i loved my exa used to like seeing the tacho move around , now ive only got my boost meter so i though the tacho will be lively enuf to keep me happy

doesnt mater if it isnt perfectly accurate

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Re: AFTERMARKET RPM METER ON 1G-GTE SOARER Thu, 07 October 2004 06:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
If its a decent one it will be more accurate than the factory one
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Re: AFTERMARKET RPM METER ON 1G-GTE SOARER Thu, 07 October 2004 06:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
ok im no brain when it comes to electronics , so if i use the rpm signal from the ecu pin, will that do like i can run a wire from there right

then where to get ign signal from ca i use stereo one

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Re: AFTERMARKET RPM METER ON 1G-GTE SOARER Thu, 07 October 2004 06:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Stereo is accessories, not ignition.

Find out which wire goes to your factory tacho, and tap into that one.

Also, get a friend who knows what he is doing to help you.
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Re: AFTERMARKET RPM METER ON 1G-GTE SOARER Thu, 07 October 2004 06:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
OK THANKS GUYS FOR THE HELP IIL SEE WHAT HAPPENS
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Re: AFTERMARKET RPM METER ON 1G-GTE SOARER Thu, 07 October 2004 09:13 Go to previous message
CrUZsida wrote on Thu, 07 October 2004 16:29

Stereo is accessories, not ignition.

Find out which wire goes to your factory tacho, and tap into that one.

Also, get a friend who knows what he is doing to help you.


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I don't know if you intended that to be funny as well but it's pretty damn hilarious lol.
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