Next up on my long overdue list was to install my AutoMeter Tach/Shift light. Way back in 2010, I installed a dual gauge pod on the A-pillar. I had some gauges from my ’02 Camaro…one was a G-force gauge and the other was a digital Air/Fuel gauge. The G-force gauge just needs ignition hot and ground, but I never fully hooked up the A/F gauge. Since digital doesn’t really provide any meaningful data, I wanted to replace it with something that would. In comes the Tach/Shift lift. This displays the digital RPM’s and has a bunch of different features like a Launch Stage, Shift/pre-shift points, playback, etc. However, in order for it to get an accurate reading, Autometer suggested using this with their Tach Adapter. In order to make that hook up easier (and not have to splice into the factory ignition coil harness), I also picked up their LS tach harness.
The intall was pretty much plug and play. I previously ran a wire out to the fuse box under the hood when I was installing the cup holder switch plate and connecting the grill lights. I still need to run through all the configuration options and set the shift points, but it seems to be spot on with reading the RPM’s. Plus, it gets me one step closer to my next project…adding the line lock.
Here’s a picture right after I shut off the car. Apparently, the shift light comes on until I open the door and the power cuts off. On start, the RPM display just reads 0 until the car is running.
