Speedometer and Tach question

[VileZambonie]

If you just want a factory functional tach, this guys sells them http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-1986-Chevrolet-Chevy-truck-tachometer-gauge-set-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ150481634140QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[Captkaos]

Wow, that is expensive.

[eventhorizon66]

Wow, that is expensive.

Do you know of anyone offering the same thing for less?

He says in the description that it is not simply a factory tach cluster which would require some rewiring.  "Bolts in to your existing housing.  Comes with wire harness and detailed instructions.  No need to replace or modify your factory harness."

Considering the cost of an aftermarket solution, I thought this was pretty good, especially for someone who wants to keep the factory look.

[VileZambonie]

I emailed that guy before and he offered a great deal on completely new clusters as well that were factory bolt it. His prices were reasonable but for me I would rather go digital than spend a lot of coin for the stock gauges.

[Captkaos]

The GM tach's were notoriously inaccurate.  I used to sell working clusters for less that just that.

[454ss]

The GM tach's were notoriously inaccurate.  I used to sell working clusters for less that just that.

ALL GM clusters are notoriously inaccurate, however most people that use these clusters are going for originality, not racing. 

[454ss]

Good luck.  I sold that one about 5 years ago for $300.

And they STILL go for that...Yikes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1979-CHEVROLET-TRUCK-TACH-CLUSTER-w-VACUUM-GAUGE-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ290463209751QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[beastie_3]

I should hunt the junk yards more often....

[k5chevyblazer]

well keep us posted on the new analog set up. write up when it comes out on the main page :nod:

[Captkaos]

ALL GM clusters are notoriously inaccurate, however most people that use these clusters are going for originality, not racing. 

Actually all the ones I sold people wanted it to be better than +/-500 rpms, most of the ones I had were around 250rpms.

The ebay one even states his doesn't work.  There is a company that will fix them now, but they are about the same as that replacement.

Once I get info on the analogs they will be posted in the News section.

[bake74]

     Hey capt., what is the difference between the anolog gauges (from dakota digital ) and the stock ones, as far as how they work ?  Are they different mechanical, electrical ?  I am very interested in getting a set, but am always looking at why something is better than the other ones.  Thanks.    Tom

[Captkaos]

The new gauges are just an expansion of their products.  They use the same controllers as the digital setup, as far as compared to stock, 2010 components and better accuracy.