Red Spring with Silver & Purple stripe

[ItsAllCreated]

I thought I had a Red spring with a Silver stripe ...pulled it off today and its a Red with Silver stripe AND a Purple stripe too ???

Any body know what rate that is?

[asnowmobiler]

I have a couple at home,I'll look to see if I have that one.

[ItsAllCreated]

I msg VFJ, but I know he's OOO

I went ahead and installed the Maroon ...and I THIIIIINK the RPM rev a little higher ...but I'm not sure. If it does, then its just a touch higher.

Either way I'm still looking to rev higher. Maybe 500-700 higher?
...I need to get a Tach on this thing!

speaking of Tach's ... which is a good Tach-only gauge? I don't want a speedO at all. The Auto Meter Pro Cycle Guages are pimp daddy, but $250+

[asnowmobiler]

I know you said tach only,but I have(and like)this one with a coolant sensor,EGT and Tach all in one.
YouTube- AMR 730 Tach
Digatron DT-30K Series:

• Engine RPM (Tachometer) and up to two temperatures. Maximum readings of all functions. Minimum readings of RPM. Timing with an infrared or magnetic sensor. Large, bright, easy-to-read displays. Times displayed to the 100th of a second. USA "Patriotic" cover. Automatic power on and off feature.Backlight for night viewing. (3) Highly visible red L.E.D. warning lights Free P.C. Downloadable software. Features: Custom instrument configuration, charts, and log book. USB and serial computer input. Quality lightweight high impact aluminum casing. Lifetime Warranty.
• Quickest and most reliable sensors on the market.

[ItsAllCreated]

From VFJ:

"That's my #1 spring. Very similar to epi maroon. My spring is an actual 10/170. Epi is rated at 10/170 also but actually measures out at 8/164. So it will have a hair less rpm than the red one. I'd doubt you'd notice any difference."

Oh greaaaaaaaaaat

[RobCatV]

Quote: Originally Posted by ItsAllCreated

The Auto Meter Pro Cycle Guages are pimp daddy, but $250+

Any automotive tach with a 4 cylinder setting should work. See this thread for info - Confirmation of Tach wiring

[ItsAllCreated]

Quote: Originally Posted by RobCatV

Quote: Originally Posted by ItsAllCreated

The Auto Meter Pro Cycle Guages are pimp daddy, but $250+

Any automotive tach with a 4 cylinder setting should work. See this thread for info - Confirmation of Tach wiring

RobCat you just made my day

...Lookie what I'z gots installed


Hellz yeah!
I had this thing laying around collecting dust. I think it was only 20-25 bucks too (one of them cheapO Auto Zone tachs). Too bad it only goes to 8k, (it goes past 8k; just isnt numbered), but it'll do the trick for now.

That helps ALOT! ...without it I'm changing springs blind (its like trying to tune A/F ratios without a meter. <Worthless).

The clutch set-up currently holds around 7500RPM when @ WOT. I've got the old-style Fundy Race cams ...you guys think thats a good RPM for these cams? ...or do they like it a little higher?

[RobCatV]

If you are worried about damaging the tach, put in a switch to cut it off when you are planning WOT.

[ItsAllCreated]

Quote: Originally Posted by RobCatV

If you are worried about damaging the tach, put in a switch to cut it off when you are planning WOT.

why would I need that (because it may push the needle too far)?
It's a cheapie ...i'm not too worried about damaging it.

[VFORCEJOHN]

I have stiffer spring than that . 2-3-4-7 are all stiffer. The #2 220lb spring will take you to about 7800-7900 shiftout. The Fundy 775 can will run just fine at that rpm. #3 250lb maybe a little too stiff unless you have ported heads.