Results 1 to 16 of 16

Thread: new tach

  1. 03-16-2003, 12:49 AM #1
    90CRX
    90CRX is offline
    DX User
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Vehicle
    87 accord lxi
    Location
    roc, ny
    Posts
    63

    new tach

    i just got a tach for free. its a autometer sport-comp. for those of you who are wondering why im putting this into my car which already has a tach is because im making a.... custom guage panel. ive heard the the tach goes to the blue wire or to one of the 2 black and striped wires, which ever one is thickest. can someone please confirm one of these claims?also, i just installed my ammeter and temp gauge, but it looks like im going to have to remove the intake manifold to get to the oil pressure port. thanks for the help.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote



  2. 03-16-2003, 09:06 PM #2
    90CRX
    90CRX is offline
    DX User
    Join Date
    Feb 2003
    Vehicle
    87 accord lxi
    Location
    roc, ny
    Posts
    63
    ummm, ok... this is telling me that no one has ever installed a tach on a 3rd gen?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 03-16-2003, 09:16 PM #3
    od2681
    od2681 is offline
    SEi User od2681's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Vehicle
    2003 Infiniti G35 sedan
    Location
    Houston Tx
    Posts
    1,913
    i dont know how to install a tach either


    .
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 03-17-2003, 08:53 AM #4
    89NinjaAccordLX
    89NinjaAccordLX is offline
    LXi User 89NinjaAccordLX's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jun 2001
    Vehicle
    2013 Tricycle
    Location
    Brooklyn
    Posts
    571
    The 3g accords come with a Tach stock... I would take one if given one, but I wouldn't buy one. The reason nobody knows is prolly cuz most people wouldn't buy a tac.
    3geez Member Since: June 5, 2001
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 03-17-2003, 09:20 AM #5
    MrBen
    MrBen is offline

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    6,009
    Add on Tachs are way ugly in my opinion and pointless on our 98 horsies. I don't know how to install one, if I did I'd help you out.
    Last edited by MrBen; 03-17-2003 at 09:25 AM.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 03-17-2003, 09:24 AM #6
    A20A1
    A20A1 is offline

    A20A1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2001
    Vehicle
    2006 Chevy Cobalt LS
    Location
    Kaneohe, Hawaii, United States
    Posts
    88,734
    Autometer has a website... on their site is a downloadable installation instructions for their products.
    - llia

    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 03-17-2003, 09:31 AM #7
    Mike's89AccordLX
    Mike's89AccordLX is offline

    Mike's89AccordLX's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Vehicle
    1989/Honda/Accord LX/5-spd, 1994 Prelude Si/5-spd, 2004 Honda 1300 VTX
    Location
    Mankato, Minnesota
    Posts
    9,851
    Well I have to say most of the accords on here are not just 98 horses. And for those of us that have higher hp accords it is useful. I know I need one b/c I drive with my left hand on top of the wheel (12 o'clock) and my arm blocks the tach. And when you're racing you don't want to have to look over your arm and get distracted. I don't have one yet but I will have one soon. And autometer has good instructions on their site.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 03-17-2003, 09:44 AM #8
    MrBen
    MrBen is offline

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    6,009
    MOST accords on here are 98 horsies. A lot of them are not, but for the bulk of us on here a tach is just pointless, use wise. Sure some think it looks cool but unless you're on the track it's pointless. In no way was I talking down to the higher performance accords.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 03-17-2003, 09:47 AM #9
    Mike's89AccordLX
    Mike's89AccordLX is offline

    Mike's89AccordLX's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Vehicle
    1989/Honda/Accord LX/5-spd, 1994 Prelude Si/5-spd, 2004 Honda 1300 VTX
    Location
    Mankato, Minnesota
    Posts
    9,851
    I didn't think you were talking down other accords. I was just trying point out a lot of people drive like I do and it covers up the stock tach and having another tach is good b/c it would be in plain sight. I don't really like having a monster tach on my dash but I do need to know when to shift for sure.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 03-17-2003, 11:39 AM #10
    MrBen
    MrBen is offline

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    6,009
    I agree with you too. A monster tach on the dash would be nice because you wouldnt have to take your eyes off the road that long. But for most of us it's just uneeded, and if anything, it's going to make your car a target. Anyway, back on topic, I don't know how to put one in. lol.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 03-17-2003, 12:19 PM #11
    Mike's89AccordLX
    Mike's89AccordLX is offline

    Mike's89AccordLX's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Vehicle
    1989/Honda/Accord LX/5-spd, 1994 Prelude Si/5-spd, 2004 Honda 1300 VTX
    Location
    Mankato, Minnesota
    Posts
    9,851
    A target for cops or robbers? My cars already a target for both. That's why I take it easy when driving and have an alarm.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 03-17-2003, 03:02 PM #12
    dXsquared
    dXsquared is offline
    3Geez Veteran dXsquared's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Vehicle
    1987 Hatchback phreak project
    Location
    NORTH BAY ONTARIO
    Posts
    5,598
    i have a huge tach, white face, flames on the face, red shift light, 7 color back ground, 79 bucks... its sooo light, its made of aluminum and it look aight for the price.. i also have matching water temp, oil pres. and volt meter

    Travis
    www.cardomain.com/id/dxhatchback
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  13. 03-17-2003, 03:09 PM #13
    od2681
    od2681 is offline
    SEi User od2681's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Vehicle
    2003 Infiniti G35 sedan
    Location
    Houston Tx
    Posts
    1,913
    hey how much hp do you need to get ur redline to go up...
    probably a newbie question but i dunno


    .
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  14. 03-17-2003, 03:19 PM #14
    dXsquared
    dXsquared is offline
    3Geez Veteran dXsquared's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Vehicle
    1987 Hatchback phreak project
    Location
    NORTH BAY ONTARIO
    Posts
    5,598
    its not the HP that makes the redline go up.. its the way the cam is ground to make power... and the strength of the motor... i would sugest a cam grind from www.deltacam.com

    they have way better prices than colt cams and its faster too...

    Travis
    www.cardomain.com/id/dxhatchback
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  15. 03-17-2003, 09:29 PM #15
    AccordEpicenter
    AccordEpicenter is offline
    3Geez Veteran AccordEpicenter's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Vehicle
    1988 Honda Accord LX-i Turbo 2004 Acura TL 6 speed/navigation
    Location
    Ridin Dirty in New York
    Posts
    7,377
    it doesnt matter about how much power you have its always great to have a tach. I just think its pointless because our cars already have a tach, so why hack a hole for somthing that already exists.
    429whp 362wtq A20 TURBO. A20T>*
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  16. 03-17-2003, 09:34 PM #16
    xbi0s
    xbi0s is offline
    LX User
    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Vehicle
    1994 Honda Accord EX
    Location
    Ottawa, IL
    Posts
    373
    SunPro tach set goes as such:

    Red - Power (12v) Direct to Battery
    Black - Ground (Use an exsisting ground)
    White - For light (optional)
    Green - Lead to Distributor I spliced into the blue/black wire I think.. I cant remember now.. I can get pics...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. MSD tach adapter driving stock tach
    By newaccorddriver in forum 3geez Accords
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 05-11-2008, 09:57 PM
  2. tach twitching
    By qh187 in forum 3geez Accords
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 07-01-2003, 09:17 AM
  3. tach
    By si accord in forum Classic Honda Community Chat
    Replies: 24
    Last Post: 12-18-2002, 08:08 PM
  4. tach
    By accord88_2002 in forum 3geez Accords
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 07-30-2002, 07:56 PM
  5. Tach
    By accord88_2002 in forum Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 07-30-2002, 06:33 PM

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

This website uses cookies
We use cookies to store session information to facilitate remembering your login information, to allow you to save website preferences, to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.
     
Links monetized by VigLink