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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 01:30 AM
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Any suggestions? Been seeing alot on Ebay and TRD. Just wondering if anyone has any advice.
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 01:57 AM
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TRD actually makes one... What would you need it for though? You dont know when to shift? Or ***** and giggles?
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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you don't need one unless your really big into drag racing.
Old Feb 1, 2008 | 04:25 AM
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***** and giggles. But it would come in great for draggin.
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 04:11 AM
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i went with a autometer phantom gauge, it is a digital tach and shift light in one... it woks good, i don't have to pay attention to the tach anymore, just eyes one the road... would defentily recommoned...
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 04:18 AM
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Raptor is also another great choice. I like it for the s/c tC since there is no power drop after a certain RPM (unless you hit the rev limiter) like most other setups. Peak HP is at redline with the s/c too. I've noticed that the stock tach has a very slow response time, esp with a rapid climb in RPM.
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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I had a raptor in my mustang, and am getting one for the tC with my nitrous kit so I stay in the spray window, but the raptor is small and bright I like them a lot.
Old Feb 5, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by imsono___un
I've noticed that the stock tach has a very slow response time, esp with a rapid climb in RPM.
I agree with this-- I've hit the fuel cutoff on more than one occasion, think I still had another 200 or so RPM to go.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 10:57 PM
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If TRD makes one at it looks clean I'd go that route. Otherwise I'd probably just pick up an Autometer one and find some way to mount it nicely.
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i've got the raptor mounted right in the speedo pod, on the left side it. I think its great, its small and bright.
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