I got an Auto Gage 5" tach with shift lite as a present and this thing is huge. There are basically only about 2 places that I can think of to mount it. One, would be on the left side of the dash, but this would hinder my view a little. The other was, I was think about mounting it under the center heat vents on the dash, but this is kind out of my straight forward sight and I am not sure I will be able to notice the light without taking my eyes off the road. Anyone have any suggestions, advice, or pics?

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'86 IROC
T-TOPS, TINTED WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHT BLACKOUTS
GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
FLOWMASTER, NO CAT
EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
ACCEL HEI DISTRIBUTOR
160* Stat
2:73 GEARS
Rebuilt 700R4, with manual valve body
B&M Megashifter
Soon to be installed
3:73 Richmond Gears and 3" Hooker Aero Chamber
15.61@ 95.2mph G-Teched, need tranny work
"There is nothing more addicting than speed"

 

Dang, 5" is HUGE. I would mount it on the steering column right in front of the old tach. Another option you might consider is returning it and getting a VDO 4" tach. Much smaller and a nice tach.

 

I have mine under the heater vents in the middle of the dash. It is out of the way and you don't have to drill any noticeable holes! I have a shift light and it is the perfect position.

 

Just as a side note. TRUST ME>>>> YOU CAN'T AND I REPEAT CAN'T MISS THE SHIFT LIGHT. If it is right in your view it will blind you. It looks funny when I race at night because the whole car lights up. That light will take the eyes right out of your head. I keep the light cover on a lot of the time.

 

Well, the tach won't fit on the steering column, I tried, I have a GT steering wheel so that might be why it won't fit. I think I am going to mount it under the vents.

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'86 IROC
T-TOPS, TINTED WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHT BLACKOUTS
GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
FLOWMASTER, NO CAT
EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
ACCEL HEI DISTRIBUTOR
160* Stat
2:73 GEARS
Rebuilt 700R4, with manual valve body
B&M Megashifter
Soon to be installed
3:73 Richmond Gears and 3" Hooker Aero Chamber
15.61@ 95.2mph G-Teched, need tranny work
"There is nothing more addicting than speed"

 

I mounted mine here

I mounted it on that pillar so i wouldn't have to drill through my dashboard. It looks good, doesn't create a huge blindspot (although it does make one), and it's right there in my face.

and yeah, that light is bright

Eric

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My 1986 Z28
GM350, T-5, 3.23's, lots of go fast goodies, 4th gen Firebird interior etc...
85 IROC w/ 1364 miles!

You'll always find what you've lost in the last place you look

R.I.P Dale Earnhardt

 

I put mine here. You might have to c&p.

http://www.geocities.com/mek88427/tach.jpg

 

DAMN DUDE! that Hood is HUGE!!

I put my 5" Sport-Comp Silver w/light under the A/C vents, its just low enough that you can't see it from outside the car (out of sight, out of mind) but I can still see it pretty well out of the corner of my eye. I'd have to wear welding goggles to miss the shift light though.

You can see a pic of it here:

https://www.thirdgen.org/rides/index...ew&rideid=1341

 

I mounted it to the "wing" on the insturment cluster, tilted up slightly and I mounted the bracket so I could tilt it in a little too.

 

i mounted mine on the a-pillar

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1989 Firebird
2.8 v6, t5 swapped in

Ram Hi-po clutch, Cold Air, 1.6 rockers,Lakewood LCA's, Lakewood Lift bars, Wonder Bar, 3" y-pipe, Random Tech Cat, 3" I-pipe, Flowmasters, MSd 6a, MSD Coil, Accel 8.8 wires, Auto Meter Gauges (Water, Clock, Fuel Pressure, and 5" Sport Comp Tach)TB Bypass, 4th Gen Seats

Coming for my v6:
Panhard Bar, 4thgen front seats, Nitrous, Line Lock, Posi, Spohn Torque Arm & Subframe connnectors

"I'd rather run last in a full out race, than to NOT have run at all"
#3 Forever

 

I decided on the a pillar myself, not in the way, and it is noticeable (which i like).

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'86 IROC
T-TOPS, TINTED WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHT BLACKOUTS
GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
FLOWMASTER, NO CAT
EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
ACCEL HEI DISTRIBUTOR
160* Stat
2:73 GEARS
Rebuilt 700R4, with manual valve body
B&M Megashifter
Soon to be installed
3:73 Richmond Gears and 3" Hooker Aero Chamber
Corvette Servo & .500 boost valve
15.61@ 95.2mph G-Teched, 1-2 shift slippage
"There is nothing more addicting than speed"

 

Here is where I mounted mine.
And like every one else said you wont miss the shift light, mine is just a little light and it is more than bright enough.

http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/...3883770581.jpg

[This message has been edited by 350CamaroRS (edited July 19, 2001).]