How do I add a tach to a 200tdi?

[evilfij]

Cheaper and easier the better. TYIA.

 

[mgreenspan]

‘W’ output terminal off the alternator and a power wire is all you should need. VDO vision gauge is probably the best bet. Maybe $100? I don’t know how to do anything in the cluster as far as adding the gauge in, but I’m pretty sure it’s basic plug and play with fiddly tiny nuts to hold the gauge in place. Don’t know if that requires separate parts. I hate wiring stuff. Enjoy the theory of it. Hate the actual wiring. Lol

 

[erover82]

YAE100800 if you want original.

 

[aeo]

Do they need to be calibrated after install?

 

[1of40]

Curious why one is needed? Maybe I drive the wrong way or under the wrong impression, but the way I drive a diesel is a lot different than a V8. I don't rev anywhere near the redline, and it's very obvious when I need another gear.

 

[Z.G]

Cheapest and easiest, just glue this to your dash. Shift when red

 

[evilfij]

I’d like to know how fast the engine is spinning. I generally floor it until it feels like it’s not getting anymore power and then shift. Keep in mind my 110 is heavy. She has the camel trophy cage, dual shocks front and rear, PTO winch on a very heavy bumper, and hundreds of lbs of sound deadening and diamond plate. Funny enough, this and the stock 200tdi with stock exhaust makes her quiet, much quieter than my NAS90 with no interior and a borla.

 

[aeo]

Cheapest and easiest, just glue this to your dash. Shift when red
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Is there a RN part number for this? I am thinking I can hack a hole in my dash to give it that custom look.

 

[Z.G]

Is there a RN part number for this? I am thinking I can hack a hole in my dash to give it that custom look.

 

[erover82]

Obviously fake. RN doesn't sell anything that affordable.

 

[evilfij]

In all seriousness, the genuine 200Tdi tach is like $500 and I rather not spend that so if anyone has an easy solution or write up I would appreciate it.

 

[erover82]

It's possible to find genuine for about $300 shipped. You can go the VDO route as mentioned above. I prefer the AutoMeter Z-line since they're cheap, made in USA, and similar to the factory gauges such as being incandescent backlit. https://www.autometer.com/2-tach-5-000-rpm-in-dash-z-series.html

You'll need to swap or modify your alternator if it lacks the tach signal terminal.

 

[WreckITFrank]

Ron. I have matching water, fuel, and oil for you....

 

[evilfij]

Redline is 4200rpm on a 200Tdi though, no?

 

[WreckITFrank]

I don't know, but you lose too much sweep on a 6k regardless. Would make it even more worthless IMO

Get madman, call it a day.

 

[Mirrajumper]

Install a boost guage and shift at 12 psi

 

[MountainD]

Redline is 4200rpm on a 200Tdi though, no?

I’m not sure, but what I do know is I was never close to 4000rpm. The 200tdi rarely went above 3000 before it felt uncomfortably high.

 

[evilfij]

In miles per hour (or km per hour) what is 4200rpm redline in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th for a stock 200tdi LT77 7.50x16 tires?

 

[erover82]

In miles per hour (or km per hour) what is 4200rpm redline in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th for a stock 200tdi LT77 7.50x16 tires?

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[evilfij]

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