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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 03:25 AM
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HI there i want to install a RPM gauge on my dodge. I was wonderig if anyone has done this mod b/c it sux not knowing where im at cuz i hit the limit when im mud racing and starts jumping. SO if anyone has one let me know how easy it is so i can buy one and install. I usually like knowing how to do things before i get them, thanx.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 04:27 AM
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They're pretty straight foward to instal, any kit you buy comes with the needed wiring!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 05:10 AM
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the hardest part is finding the tach signal and i can help ya with that

1994 1998 TACH GRAY/BLACK or BLACK/GRAY @ IGNITION COIL

1999 2001 TACH BLACK/GRAY @ IGNITION COIL


OR you can find the gray/black wire in the bundle of wires leading to the PCM..that wire is your tach signal aswell... actually its the same wire just a different location... the rest of the wiring for an aftermarket tach is self explainatory,,, normall your gonna have a black- ground heavy red- 12V constant smaller red 12V switched...

wiring may vary between models and manufacturers of aftermarket tachs ..if you have any problems hit us back!
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 06:18 AM
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Wirings pretty easy as long as you have a schematic (Haynes/Chiltons/Mopar), the hard part is deciding which tach to get and where to mount it I found.


 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 03:37 PM
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TACHOMETER technical term... not RPM gauge
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HI there i want to install a RPM gauge on my dodge. I was wonderig if anyone has done this mod b/c it sux not knowing where im at cuz i hit the limit when im mud racing and starts jumping. SO if anyone has one let me know how easy it is so i can buy one and install. I usually like knowing how to do things before i get them, thanx.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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Hey now schnormo, take it easy on the fella, maybe he didnt know the technical term, no need to be all Capsy about it =D
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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what is the rpm limit on the 94 dodge does anyone know and is there a way to remove it. i finnaly bought the 5"tachometer im installing today. thanx for all your help
 
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 11:40 PM
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rpm limit is usually at 5K.. the rev limiter usually kits in at or around there... a hypertech programer lets you adjust the rev limit and move it up or down by 100 rpm incriments
 
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 12:57 AM
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not for him; i think he said it was a 94- OBD I- only hypertech for that is a piggyback so the rev limiter wouldnt be able to be adjusted.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 02:36 AM
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dang that sux... i didnt pay attention to the rest of the threads

you could get the PCM reflashed but its kinda pricey if your just looking for the rev limit erased especially on a stock motor with no work done to it.. ie built up to hand higher rpms like a stroker etc
 
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