Hello, apologies if there were previous enquires on this. Looking for a tach for my 68 396ci 4-speed muncie, possibly for steering column mounting. Currently there is none. Looking at Sunpro Retro Tachometer $140, Camaro Chevy Tachometer, Sunpro Retro, 1967-1997 - Rick's Camaro Parts. For twice as much, there AutoMeter NV Shift-Lite $330, Camaro Tachometer, 5", White Face, 10,000 RPM, External Shift-Lite, NV, AutoMeter - Rick's Camaro Parts. AutoMeter definitely looks cool but Sunpro seems more practical and economical. Any commenst experiences on these would be appreciated.

Also, I am used to 6-speed and not familiar with 4-speed. Can't really tell when to shift with this big block also. One reason thinking of getting the tach. around what rpm do people shift?

thanks

 

a big block is better to shift in the lower rpms thats where the power is in them. i shift both my 68 327ci and my 98 ls1 around 2000 to 3500 rpms

 

Wow, you might want to rethink where your buying that Autometer Tach from because you can get the same NV tach through Summit Racing for $280.

On my 68, I used to run the Sun Super Tach II on the steering column which is still sold through Sunpro. If you don't care about the retro look, the Super Tach II is a nice tach, which being only 3-3/8" dia, which would fit better on the column then the 5" Autometer tach.

As for shift points, well it depends on your motor build. My 396, which is built up a little can go up to 7000 rpms, but in a stock motor, I'd say between 4500-5000 rpm is where you might see the best performance.

 

You are right. I found it even cheaper in amazon.com for sunpro retro tach also and free super saving shipping too. The engine is not original but was built, I was told, but beyond that, I have no idea what was done to it.

 

I think you'll be much happier with a 3-3/8" tach on your steering column vs. a 5" monster tach.

 

Yes, agree, decided on the sunpro retro tach on steering column. Though much more expensive, I think it looks much cooler too. Now next question may sound silly to many of you, is it a big deal to install one of thses?

 

That should be a pretty straight forward install, 4 wires, red, green, white and black.
Red goes to a 12v power source, green goes to the negative (-) side of the coil, black is ground and white gets tied into your lighting circuit.

I'm not sure if they still include them with the tach, but you might need a hose clamp to strap it onto your steering column.

Have fun.

Bruce