Tachometer

[Redrum]

I want to buy a tach for my sons 89 2500 hd.I could use some advice as to type and brand.

[99silverado1500]

Well id be looking into a autometer tachometer. They make them in 3-5 inch and i think they have smaller, and they also have a cool LED one that says the exact rpm you are at.

[thecraft]

AutoMeter (including AutoGage) and Stewart Warner make quality tachometers. If you want something a little cheaper, Sunpro is pretty decent too.

 

Is the truck diesel? If it isn't, any tach that's compatible with 8-cyl. engines should work. Just make sure you get a gauge with a useful range. Most tachs have a 0-8,000rpm range, which will work, but all you really need is 0-5,000rpm. Don't buy something like this where it basically only shows 6,000-11,000rpm.

[Redrum]

AutoMeter (including AutoGage) and Stewart Warner make quality tachometers. If you want something a little cheaper, Sunpro is pretty decent too.

 

Is the truck diesel? If it isn't, any tach that's compatible with 8-cyl. engines should work. Just make sure you get a gauge with a useful range. Most tachs have a 0-8,000rpm range, which will work, but all you really need is 0-5,000rpm. Don't buy something like this where it basically only shows 6,000-11,000rpm.