How To Install a Tacho Gauge

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 เม.ย. 2009
  • The boys from Mighty Car Mods install a monstrously oversized tacho in their secret project car which will be revealed in the season finale.
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  • @isaacthompson2260
    @isaacthompson2260 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    It's crazy seeing and hearing the new videos compared to the old! Reminds me of the How It's Made soundtrack!

    • @paytonjeremias8738
      @paytonjeremias8738 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I guess Im randomly asking but does anybody know a way to log back into an instagram account..?
      I stupidly lost my password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me

    • @quentinkayden3284
      @quentinkayden3284 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Payton Jeremias Instablaster =)

  • @brunoignaciogi
    @brunoignaciogi 9 ปีที่แล้ว +222

    0:45 "if your car is no that quick like ours, a big gauge let's you know exactly how fast you're not going"
    i didn't expect a joke here

  • @johnsmith3032
    @johnsmith3032 9 ปีที่แล้ว +353

    You know the funny thing is, i never really learn how to do stuff from mcm, but i still watch it for entertainment.

    • @beckhillstewie
      @beckhillstewie 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same hahaha!

    • @alexdavincci2274
      @alexdavincci2274 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol same here

    • @Chaneke469
      @Chaneke469 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true lmao

    • @LGQvideos
      @LGQvideos 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      i dont even have a license

    • @jonny1721
      @jonny1721 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      John Smith im to young so i just watch it because its entertaining and interestring

  • @SawyerKnight
    @SawyerKnight 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    fast, informative, and you guys did a very clean and professional job on those electrical connections. so many "how to install a tach" vids ive seen are sloppy and careless. Thank you guys. good show

  • @ETDonRS
    @ETDonRS 10 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    >Thief magnet.
    Good thing I live in the USA, where car jackers don't know how to drive stick. ;D

    • @jamesmuffins3330
      @jamesmuffins3330 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lol, if you can drive stick in america you're more likely to get woman that can't afford autos lol

    • @ATVmaniac50
      @ATVmaniac50 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm from PA and I drive an 84 w100 with a 4 speed manual tranny like 5 times a week, not that hard

    • @daniellau5859
      @daniellau5859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Not true. My 98 ram was a stick and it got jacked in houston.

    • @quirble
      @quirble 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this is a stupid narrative to keep pushing. if you own an EM1 Si or a CRX or something, and a thief actually wants it, owning stick isn't gonna stop it from being taken. the most it will stop is teenage joyriders (your gears are gonna get fucked if they decide to go faster than 1st gear will allow them). that's it. sticks won't stop actual car thieves

  • @KulinaryKutZ
    @KulinaryKutZ 14 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    "a tacho will not make your Hyundai cool" hahah the best part of the video!
    thanks guys!:)

  • @bizzybcarm.d.7828
    @bizzybcarm.d.7828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is no way this video is 12 years old. I remember wiring up the tachometer on my 78 ford when I was 15(24 now) and watched this for help. Almost 9 years of mcm for me. Absolutely crazy!

  • @GrandMoffSilvey
    @GrandMoffSilvey 8 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Gosh this music is awfully damn close to the sound track to "How it's made"

    • @jimmydawg
      @jimmydawg 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol true haha

    • @RoriGames
      @RoriGames 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Reminds me of gran tourismo on ps2

  • @deliveryguyrx
    @deliveryguyrx 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was great! A neat, clean install with just the right amount of humor thrown in.

  • @TheRetroSqueeze
    @TheRetroSqueeze 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks! the close ups of your hands and tools helped a bunch!

  • @kennywebb7559
    @kennywebb7559 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a blast from the past love you guys!!

  • @AdmissionGaming
    @AdmissionGaming 9 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    My friend has two of these installed in his car, three if you count the one on the dash cluster.
    Then again he also has a boost gauge but no turbo LOL.

    • @aperson4933
      @aperson4933 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      whats so funny about a boost gauge in a non turbo car?

    • @AdmissionGaming
      @AdmissionGaming 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I cant think of a name yea i know its kinda wierd because it doesn't do anything except read vacuum

    • @shaharyarrehan2054
      @shaharyarrehan2054 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      RICE RICE

    • @alicebate6384
      @alicebate6384 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Shaharyar Rehan BABY

  • @mightycarmods
    @mightycarmods  15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If in doubt check your wiring diagram. If you can't work it out, do the whole install then pay an auto electrician to do the rev wire for you.

  • @Microwilli0
    @Microwilli0 10 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    It makes the video way funnier if you think of tacos everytime he says tacho XD

  • @emanuel8198
    @emanuel8198 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    15 years later mighty car mods coming in clutch😂

  • @madictaz
    @madictaz 13 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i need to know how to install i temp gauge in my 2000 dodge neon can u help

  • @joeman543
    @joeman543 10 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    But how do I install a Taco Gauge?!?

    • @mousetrap1373
      @mousetrap1373 9 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Go to Taco Bell, and buy a taco, place it on your dash

    • @newfoundrooski
      @newfoundrooski 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Mr_ Maus13 Taco gauge is measured in 1000 tacos/min, which keeps track of how many tacos you eat.

    • @Trident_Euclid
      @Trident_Euclid 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      joeman543 Buy a midget Mexican

    • @vaughngrubesic4932
      @vaughngrubesic4932 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      go to kfc buy a taco and place it on your dash

  • @NotAnyOldUsername
    @NotAnyOldUsername 15 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great work, as usual.

  • @AustinHerrig
    @AustinHerrig 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Old MCM videos make me smile

  • @JParkes43
    @JParkes43 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks so the spark plug is used to tell the revs of the engine and i have to make sure i get one with three wires

  • @siddhantkamble8630
    @siddhantkamble8630 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i really needed this, thanks

  • @KaroMcDawgOfficial
    @KaroMcDawgOfficial 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For some cars you can put the RPM signal wire from the gauge into the OBD port in the IG slot, It worked for me

    • @KaroMcDawgOfficial
      @KaroMcDawgOfficial 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Melted Record Visuals & Mixes no not ecu, if you have kik or something I can send you a pic of it

  • @bakerjodanlee
    @bakerjodanlee 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    do yall know anything about putting rev limit on carburetor-ed cars . i have an early 90's opel 140S

  • @Habeev07
    @Habeev07 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1:30 THANKS MARTY AND MOOG! I got a 1986 Dodge Ram 50 4g54 2.6L (Mitsubishi L200 where you guys are from) and Im getting her running for the first time in 7 years. I got it started and the tach is not reading ... My coil looks a tad rusty and im wonder about cleaning the LEFT TERMINAL or just replacing with new. I HOPE THIS WORKS. Once again yall come in CLUTCH. THANKS OLD MCM VIDEO!!

  • @muaminhugsy4964
    @muaminhugsy4964 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They look so young...god, cant believe this was 8 years ago or so

  • @kaxlaa
    @kaxlaa 15 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    finally a new video!!!!
    excited as

  • @sharirhisham
    @sharirhisham 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice job dude...cleaner job ever..

  • @LeonAnilom
    @LeonAnilom 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't get it. So this mod is illegal in Australia because of "view obstruction", but drinking and driving is totally legit?

  • @LostInMadness220
    @LostInMadness220 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    What good multimeter for rpms do you recommend? And do some scanners have an adapter just to check rpms on a vehicle, just like the multimeter's leads?

  • @mackaatya7959
    @mackaatya7959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mighty mods come along way

  • @xtriggerx7862
    @xtriggerx7862 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Miss these episodes

  • @danielkeener5140
    @danielkeener5140 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    good old mcm.

  • @julioochoa4759
    @julioochoa4759 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a Honda Civic ex 2002 coupe standard, it has coils I dependent, my question is where can I take the rpm signal to install a tachometer.

  • @RanaOmer3
    @RanaOmer3 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi guys good work actually m in lil problem i have mazda 3 2006 and i got hks rpm meter . i dont no from where can i get rpm coil can u plz tell me how and from where i can get rpm coil thanks

  • @ThatOddGarage
    @ThatOddGarage 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    back when Marty had hair

    • @mlokysq7428
      @mlokysq7428 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yup

    • @T1000AX
      @T1000AX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      his hair is in the bin

  • @Kinuhbud
    @Kinuhbud 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "If your cars not that quick like ours, a big gauge let's you know exactly how fast you're not going"
    I lol'd... and then cried in my mazda protege dx.

  • @1974UTuber
    @1974UTuber 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Guys great Vid both funny and informative. Heres a question. I am installing a custom dash in an old Holden Ute and I want to use a Nissan Gauge Cluster that has all the Gauges built in including a Tacho. Since this set came out of a late model Skyline the Tacho obviously wont be set up for a 253 V8. Is there any way to mod the Tacho so it will work with my 253? The speedo ratios are exactly the same as the original car cause I got technical & used a drill to measure both speedos.

  • @BadAndUgly
    @BadAndUgly 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    On the dragstrip with a high revving engine it might be useful with a tach that size but for everyday driving, one that goes up to 6-7k rpm and in-dash small size would be enough if even necessary.

  • @FiveStarFilmz
    @FiveStarFilmz 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I need a bigger one because you can read the rpm in a shorter amount of time compared to the little one inbuilt in the dash. And It looks quite cool tbh!

  • @rasvial
    @rasvial 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you install a Taco gauge on your mad diahatsu? It's like a shift light, but it turns on when your tacos are ready at the other side of the drive thru

  • @krazy8tattoos
    @krazy8tattoos 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    ive got a sunpro afr gauge and after installing it it stayed at lean didnt sway then i put 2 new O2 sensors in and now instead of 1 main led lit it goes up to 2 ive had it in the orange range barely lit never reaches ideal mixture nor does it sway when throttle is peaked any suggestions as to why it stays to lean? i have a ford zx2

  • @jordanp6420
    @jordanp6420 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have an 82 suzuki sierra, no ECU, no fuel injection, hardly any electrics. They said something about a negative point from the distributor, what am I looking for to wire up the tachometer?

  • @iamadness69
    @iamadness69 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    depends where you install it, if it "obstructs" your view, it might be illegal, so install it away from the windshield

  • @itscody317
    @itscody317 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey i have a 98 eclipse and would i find the rpm wire going to the transmission or the distributor cap?

  • @EricChee
    @EricChee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG watching this at 2017 and look how Moog and Marty looks younger

  • @Mark2790
    @Mark2790 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    If my tacho is intermittent, would it likely be a problem with the dash cluster or a bad signal wire?

  • @marnick2010
    @marnick2010 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey guys love the show was just wonder if you could do an episode
    where you show how to do a tacho gauge from the coil since i got
    a good old ford fiesta but it doesen't have a gauge and i would love
    to know how to do it thanks a million if you can do a episode on it
    if not no big deal ill keep on watching the show

  • @forkboy182
    @forkboy182 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does anyone know exactly what tool Marty is using to splice and strip wires. I need one of those.

  • @leftylethborg
    @leftylethborg 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    they have their uses especially for race application

    • @danielvargason7006
      @danielvargason7006 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      wrong i race and i use a tec so i can keep my shift even without haveing to look down at my dash tec

  • @s10madness23
    @s10madness23 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here’s my question I have a 1987 S10 it has the 2.5L Where would I hook the I guess you would call main tachometer wire that gives the RPMs signal up to? I know a lot of people are going to laugh at me but I’m confused

  • @teshire9075
    @teshire9075 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, do you guys get your electrical stuff from jaycar?

  • @mesco8200
    @mesco8200 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching again after 12 years 👍🏻

  • @therealracer135
    @therealracer135 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love to know where you can get one of those automatic wire strippers

  • @user-ys4op3ux1p
    @user-ys4op3ux1p 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well with a few simple parts you can get off of ebay including: a GPS to locate taco stands, a large guage to show when you are getting close to a taco stand, an led alarm light to let you know when you have located a taco, then some wiring and a soldering iron to help you install it in your car.

  • @zeyadsulaiman1597
    @zeyadsulaiman1597 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have celica 3sge beams engine , red top , but i cant find the rpm wire , any 1 knows where i may get the rpm signal ? thanks

  • @No1Dorita
    @No1Dorita 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you guys show the procedure for new 5.7 hemi engines (multi displacement system) 2007 and newer with automatic 4/8 cylinder shut off when foot's easy on gas ?

  • @de93hernandez
    @de93hernandez 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    rigid one to my 88 toyota pick up 4x4, looks mad. It didnt have a tachometer so its also practical.

  • @JMartinhomestead
    @JMartinhomestead 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    so what happens if you would set it to 6 cylinder would it read lower rpms?

  • @Captainkingcaca192
    @Captainkingcaca192 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you install this on a 2002 ford focus... There a green with blue line on a cable do I use that?

  • @reedstemen
    @reedstemen 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to install a taco gauge. Should I go with a hard or soft shell?

  • @Toyota71
    @Toyota71 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    My rev counter I want to install into my ke70 corolla 4age has four wires so i know where three of them go but where does the fourth one go?

    • @tylerfabish5578
      @tylerfabish5578 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Red = power (fuse box)
      Black = ground wire
      Blue/Green = tachometer sending wire
      White = power to backlight (when headlights are on, so hook it to that)

  • @therealracer135
    @therealracer135 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @masterkronixster
    wire you're looking for should be coming from coil, not distributor.
    have you got a workshop manual? look in a workshop manual at the wiring diagrams and look for the instrument cluster, should be a wire for tacho somewhere.
    Most cars are pre-equipped with the wiring for a tacho behind the instrument cluster (even if your model was never equipped with one), just have to get a wiring diagram and find out which ones.

  • @MrTrangen1
    @MrTrangen1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have this Tach, how do set where the shift light comes on????

    • @danielvargason7006
      @danielvargason7006 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      set the ;little knob to your shift to the rpms you want to shift at

  • @brumby92
    @brumby92 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi! found the same tacho on ebay. this one good?

  • @punkjake
    @punkjake 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    @Jashomartin Pretty much anywhere that sells gauges? You don't need a huge one with a shift light etc, you can get small ones that just have the needle, like a normal tacho, or you can get those monster tach's with the shift lights etc, which no one really needs cos' if you don't know when to change gear on the street, well, enough said.

  • @pinksnowbirdie2938
    @pinksnowbirdie2938 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wouldn't it be easier to use the OBDII plug if it's accessible?

  • @stephendeben1590
    @stephendeben1590 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    is that an sr hardware rev burner tach?

  • @Agente47TaZ
    @Agente47TaZ 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to install this in a car with electric ignition coil? I have 4 wires in there.. a positive, a negative and the others two say "IGN A" and "IGN B"... where do i conect the signal wire?... By the way, sorry by my english xD

  • @davisamm
    @davisamm 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    woohhooo their back

  • @jabargalaroza7979
    @jabargalaroza7979 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    not all car manufacturers has the same wiring color codes... not all tacho are electronic... some tacho are cable driven tacho..

  • @eternity61001
    @eternity61001 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    wouldu have any video tunning up a d16y8 97 civic if not u have to make up r anything at all thx

  • @xBloodfatherx
    @xBloodfatherx 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you consider a 1994 ford ranger an older model vehicle or modern model

  • @mightycarmods
    @mightycarmods  14 ปีที่แล้ว

    @KScharba Sure is - before it was famous!

  • @clinthjydeparec
    @clinthjydeparec 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MCM I need help on getting through the ignition coil on a 1991 toyota mr2. Please message me.

  • @uhsdef78
    @uhsdef78 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    you should do a vid on how to install eclectric oil presure an oil temp gauges

  • @MrRazorblood
    @MrRazorblood 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did an engine conversion on my B11 Nissan laurel spirit and now my tacho is behaving crazy. Stock engine was a E15 an i swapped in a Ga 14 de. Does anyone have a solution to fix this problem? I was told by an electrician that this was due to the signal different.

    • @TheMergh
      @TheMergh 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes this can be fixed by putting a resistor in line from the back of your dash, where the tacho is getting signal from. gonna have to do some research.

  • @MrCroft911
    @MrCroft911 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know what happen with me but my tacho look like to count only half of the true rpm because in the slow, it indicate 300 rpm and cut off to 3500 rpm this is impossible for a corolla. I collect it like you but I have two plug for the rpm signal, so two blue and yellow wire. Do I take there two wire together and collect it to the standard ignition wire of the tachometer? Please help me

  • @1994BlueStreak
    @1994BlueStreak 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    what if im swapping cluster to one that has a tacho gauge?

  • @garybutcher4726
    @garybutcher4726 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    can i install a tack gauge if my car already has one ,

  • @masterkronixster
    @masterkronixster 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    i cannot find the red and green wire from the distributor
    i have a nissan cefiro
    rb20de
    1991

  • @Tiggga_ty
    @Tiggga_ty 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    The ending is epic

  • @danielvella20
    @danielvella20 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi can you please tell me what is the part of the car where the gauge is attached called because I can't understand its name in the video. Thanks. Great vid bdw

  • @Dar_86
    @Dar_86 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is the tools gonna need im so confused in heat rim ???

  • @sakkiejack
    @sakkiejack 14 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i want to know how to find the rpm signal wire in my subaru B4

  • @l4d2160
    @l4d2160 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's the song that starts at 00:18? Been trying to find it, and they use it frequently. Not released as a single or what?

    • @brianbarone6
      @brianbarone6 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Bryan Young pretty sure it's one of moog's songs, probably on his mcmtv2 page description or something

  • @minecraftlegand19
    @minecraftlegand19 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    is this mod legal in australia, victoria?

  • @Zezims
    @Zezims 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    holy crap this is throwback

  • @juniorpoutoa7290
    @juniorpoutoa7290 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any one know were the negative side of the coil is on a skyline r33

  • @rajenojar3206
    @rajenojar3206 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi guys ,i own a TD27 diesel engin my van never came with teco but i was told there is a unit on the engin can u help me locate a teco that will work on this engin i live in trinidad i no the size mater but shipping may mater so i will have to go for a small one can u get a price first .rajen.

  • @jakevoysey9192
    @jakevoysey9192 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    where in sydney are you guys about?

  • @strangerrapnz
    @strangerrapnz 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    dose anyone know were i can find a wireing diagram for a 1990 Ford EA fairmont???

  • @ben10199514
    @ben10199514 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey im having trouble finding the rpm signal wire could anyone help me? The instructions with the tacho does not make sence instead of giving a green wire they gave me a red and black wire for the rpm signal anyone know what I have to do?

  • @MrJaronbuunk
    @MrJaronbuunk 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you give me a site were you bought this Tacho Gauge

  • @whilmersosa1856
    @whilmersosa1856 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    were Did You put your techometer???? I Didnt quite hear you

  • @QuashiesGarage
    @QuashiesGarage 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    14 years later and I just had someone bring this same gauge in the shop for install 😂🤣

  • @xym54
    @xym54 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    well done boys

  • @superiorgr
    @superiorgr 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    guys, i attached this tacho on my car, but shows only half rpm's, any solution? for example, when my car shows 6.000 rpm's , the tachometer shows 3.000 rpm's, what i must do? my car is 4 cylinder mazda 6 2004 model 1.800cc. Any answer could be helpfull :) ty

  • @MrPopples72843
    @MrPopples72843 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of stippers are those theyre dope!

  • @JMartinhomestead
    @JMartinhomestead 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    where can i find a tacho for my 1988 toyota pickup that isnt tacky ricer or any of that. preferably smaller that would fit somewhere in the middle of the dash and now look like a tool owns the car. thanks

  • @ianchesney
    @ianchesney 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I HAVE A 88 COROLLA AND IT DOZEN T HAVE RPM GAUGE AT ALL WILL THIS STILL WORK?