Whats everyone running for steering column tachs?

[koosh]

I'd like to replace my cheezy column tach, and wondered if theres preffered ones out there? I dont race, so dont need big bucks style with shift lights etc....just want a good one that looks nice.....

 

[khryslerkid]

Theres other threads on here also...

https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/aftermarket-tach-recommendation.149092/

 

[PurpleBeeper]

Khryslerkid's link is a good one. I ran just a basic AutoMeter/AutoGauge tach for quite some time & I thought it looked fine. It worked with both stock-style electronic ignition (orange box) & MSD-6A. It fit nicely attached to an existing screw (heater control?) under the dash + in the factory rally dash "tick-tock-tach" location.

If mounting on the steering column, I would suggest using the little attachment arm that's included with the tach (or make something) and use a very large hose clamp over a piece of rubber like a bicycle tube in order not to scratch your column paint....that's the old-school way and I've seen many, many cars like that.

 

[mopar 3 B]

Size and placement will depend on what you want or don't want to see with a column mount.

 

[Darter6]

This is inexpensive and has always worked well.SunPro 2 5/8'' also made by Bosch-Actron. Put these on several cars over the years.This was on a 64 Dart low budget Hot Rod build.Cant be beat for $32. Jegs or Summit. The small size is easy to see and doesn't block the other gauges as much. Just a thought.

 

[koosh]

This is inexpensive and has always worked well.SunPro 2 5/8'' also made by Bosch-Actron. Put these on several cars over the years.This was on a 64 Dart low budget Hot Rod build.Cant be beat for $32. Jegs or Summit. The small size is easy to see and doesn't block the other gauges as much. Just a thought.

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Lol......thats what i have! Never heard of Sunpro, so thought it to be cheepee!

 

[WileE]

What everyone installed, a Sun Super Tach.

 

[SublimeSixpack]

On my '68 Coronet I went with an Autogage tach. and mounted it like this so it didn't block the view of my dash gauges.

 

[Dennis H]

Whatever you get, be sure to attach it with a rusty hose clamp in honor of Galen Govier.
Sun Tach 2.

 

[Ranger16]

What everyone installed, a Sun Super Tach.

 

[WileE]

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What you see here, is THE classical setup: Sun super Tach on the column, and a gauge pod under dash to right of driver. (Exactly what I have on my car, of course...)

 

[Belle66]

I launch at 1200 rpm....just the ticket.

 

[TxDon]

This was done by the PO, supposedly real NOS SW greenline gauges.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

View attachment 634839 On my '68 Coronet I went with an Autogage tach. and mounted it like this so it didn't block the view of my dash gauges.

Yep, that's just about exactly where I had my tach...no new holes required.

 

[koosh]

So is SunPro poo poo?

 

[bearman]

Instead of hose clamp try a aluminum rod just to make it look cool.