How to add an aftermarket tach to a Smart Car

[jwight]

Originally Posted by pitstopautoinc

1. not a race car... at least yet... hayabusa engine swap is next on the list.

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[Turbo42]

Originally Posted by pitstopautoinc

1. not a race car... at least yet... hayabusa engine swap is next on the list.

2. There are hundreds of tachs to choose from. That was my own personal preference, I just wanted to show you guys how it could be done, should you want to choose any other make/modle of tach because the install would be the same way.

yes I understand that but do you realize it will still be slow with the hayabusa motor. I mean you will beat people to 60 foot mark but thats about it. Yes bring up the fasct it beat a ferrari off the line yes off the line not in a quarter mile no way. It will more than likely run like 13's in the quarter

[pitstopautoinc]

Wow, I started doing a search for hayabusa conversions and there are a ton of people on here that hate the idea ha ha. If nothing else, at least I got an education on how to put guages in the wee car.

-Chris

[Smartfor2guy]

Pitstopautoinc,

I like the guages you have on the pillar post. Did you use mechanical or electric? What brand? And where did you tap in for temp and oil pressure? thanks

[pitstopautoinc]

I sell the guage pods, and the guages, they are both made by autometer. I used a brass tee which I sell and put it just above the oil filter where the stock oil pressure switch goes. As for the water temp I have an adapter that I sell for the smart car $20.00 and you cut your water line and put it inline. Here is the thread that I did when I did the water temp and oil pressure..

Adding Autometer Gauges to your Smart Fortwo

Take care,
-chris

[HGB]

I bought a tach from Harbor Freight that looks like it would fit in looks wise
It's only 4/6/8 cylinders switchable.
I tried to open it but it seams sealed. Would Tach Adaptor 9117 be the answer that I'm looking for?

[pitstopautoinc]

HGB, I'm sure that it will work, the only catch is converting your tach to 1.5 pulse.... I emailed autometer 2 days ago for you, asking them if they could do the mod for you and what they would charge... 4/6/8 cyl tachs usually read 4/6/8 pulse.... As soon as I hear back from autometer I will let you know.

-Chris

[SIVARTE]

This is a great thread now that Ernie is working on a TURBO at Breathless Performance.

Let's see if someone builds a molded A-column 3-gauge pod cluster for boost, oil, AFR like the Honda Civic. Then add a Insanely HUGE 5" tach with shift light.

If someone builds it - I WILL BUY IT

[ciscocali]

That tack you have looks real aggressive. I think it's neat because no one else has it. Definitely a nice addition. Very hi-tech.

[SIVARTE]

Originally Posted by ciscocali

That tack you have looks real aggressive. I think it's neat because no one else has it. Definitely a nice addition. Very hi-tech.

Ditto, but just needs a cleaner look, maybe a sleeve that covers the base - who knows?