How To Install a Tacho Gauge

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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
  • 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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КОМЕНТАРІ • 578

  • @isaacthompson2260
    @isaacthompson2260 4 роки тому +62

    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 роки тому

      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 роки тому

      @Payton Jeremias Instablaster =)

  • @brunoignaciogi
    @brunoignaciogi 9 років тому +223

    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 років тому +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 років тому +2

      Same hahaha!

    • @alexdavincci2274
      @alexdavincci2274 9 років тому +2

      Lol same here

    • @Chaneke469
      @Chaneke469 9 років тому +1

      So true lmao

    • @LGQvideos
      @LGQvideos 9 років тому +27

      i dont even have a license

    • @jonny1721
      @jonny1721 9 років тому +3

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

  • @ETDonRS
    @ETDonRS 10 років тому +148

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

    • @jamesmuffins3330
      @jamesmuffins3330 7 років тому +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 років тому +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 роки тому +3

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

    • @quirble
      @quirble 4 роки тому +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

  • @SawyerKnight
    @SawyerKnight 10 років тому +15

    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

  • @KulinaryKutZ
    @KulinaryKutZ 14 років тому +9

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

  • @6Z1LLA9
    @6Z1LLA9 24 дні тому +1

    15 years later mighty car mods coming in clutch😂

  • @bizzybcarm.d.7828
    @bizzybcarm.d.7828 3 роки тому +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!

  • @Microwilli0
    @Microwilli0 10 років тому +12

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

  • @GrandMoffSilvey
    @GrandMoffSilvey 8 років тому +41

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

    • @jimmydawg
      @jimmydawg 8 років тому +1

      lol true haha

    • @RoriGames
      @RoriGames 6 років тому +2

      Reminds me of gran tourismo on ps2

  • @mightycarmods
    @mightycarmods  15 років тому +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.

  • @AdmissionGaming
    @AdmissionGaming 9 років тому +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 років тому +1

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

    • @AdmissionGaming
      @AdmissionGaming 7 років тому

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

    • @shaharyarrehan2054
      @shaharyarrehan2054 7 років тому +1

      RICE RICE

    • @alicebate6384
      @alicebate6384 6 років тому

      Shaharyar Rehan BABY

  • @madictaz
    @madictaz 13 років тому +3

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

  • @deliveryguyrx
    @deliveryguyrx 13 років тому +2

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

  • @joeman543
    @joeman543 10 років тому +123

    But how do I install a Taco Gauge?!?

    • @mousetrap1373
      @mousetrap1373 9 років тому +43

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

    • @newfoundrooski
      @newfoundrooski 7 років тому +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 років тому +2

      joeman543 Buy a midget Mexican

    • @vaughngrubesic4932
      @vaughngrubesic4932 7 років тому

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

  • @idontlikecops1
    @idontlikecops1 12 років тому +5

    Good day mate-
    Hey man-
    How we doing?-
    Im alright-
    Mad-
    LMAOOO i love Moog!

  • @Kinuhbud
    @Kinuhbud 11 років тому +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.

  • @TheRetroSqueeze
    @TheRetroSqueeze 13 років тому +1

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

  • @bakerjodanlee
    @bakerjodanlee 4 роки тому +1

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

  • @muaminhugsy4964
    @muaminhugsy4964 6 років тому +2

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

  • @danielkeener5140
    @danielkeener5140 8 років тому +8

    good old mcm.

  • @xtriggerx7862
    @xtriggerx7862 5 років тому

    Miss these episodes

  • @ThatOddGarage
    @ThatOddGarage 8 років тому +36

    back when Marty had hair

  • @JParkes43
    @JParkes43 11 років тому +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

  • @AustinHerrig
    @AustinHerrig 6 років тому

    Old MCM videos make me smile

  • @kaxlaa
    @kaxlaa 15 років тому +2

    finally a new video!!!!
    excited as

  • @kennywebb7559
    @kennywebb7559 Рік тому

    What a blast from the past love you guys!!

  • @KaroMcDawgOfficial
    @KaroMcDawgOfficial 9 років тому +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 років тому

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

  • @mackaatya7959
    @mackaatya7959 3 роки тому

    Mighty mods come along way

  • @Habeev07
    @Habeev07 3 роки тому

    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!!

  • @user-ys4op3ux1p
    @user-ys4op3ux1p 11 років тому

    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.

  • @LeonAnilom
    @LeonAnilom 9 років тому +2

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

  • @mesco8200
    @mesco8200 2 роки тому

    Watching again after 12 years 👍🏻

  • @leftylethborg
    @leftylethborg 10 років тому +4

    they have their uses especially for race application

    • @danielvargason7006
      @danielvargason7006 5 років тому

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

  • @EricChee
    @EricChee 6 років тому +1

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

  • @FiveStarFilmz
    @FiveStarFilmz 11 років тому

    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!

  • @sinoperture
    @sinoperture 12 років тому

    Damn - I was about to sell the AUDI for the Hyundai+Tacho combo. It's good that everything on the internet is real and trustworthy and there for the greater benefit of society. I almost made a huge mistake!

  • @BadAndUgly
    @BadAndUgly 12 років тому

    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.

  • @furmaster212
    @furmaster212 14 років тому

    oh lol i laughd my ass off at "if youre cars not quick like ours the tack lets you know exactly how fast youre not going" XD

  • @jabargalaroza7979
    @jabargalaroza7979 8 років тому +2

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

  • @llbodll
    @llbodll 11 років тому

    "and ah it's illegal and we'll probably get our window smashed" hahahahaahahaha yesss

  • @de93hernandez
    @de93hernandez 11 років тому

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

  • @y0CRBN
    @y0CRBN 11 років тому

    "..and its illegal and will probably get our window smashed" ahahhaahhaahha omg

  • @therealracer135
    @therealracer135 14 років тому

    @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.

  • @TheSurfboarder
    @TheSurfboarder 11 років тому +2

    the flames on it give you a extra 30kw!!!

  • @QuashiesGarage
    @QuashiesGarage 8 місяців тому

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

  • @natman48
    @natman48 15 років тому

    i'm thinking that too, as soon as i saw the "ford" on the steering wheel that jumped to mind

  • @forkboy182
    @forkboy182 11 років тому

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

  • @iamadness69
    @iamadness69 11 років тому

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

  • @mightycarmods
    @mightycarmods  14 років тому

    @KScharba Sure is - before it was famous!

  • @MrTrangen1
    @MrTrangen1 8 років тому +2

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

    • @danielvargason7006
      @danielvargason7006 5 років тому

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

  • @AKhellbindeR
    @AKhellbindeR 11 років тому +1

    I totally read that in Martys voice. Maaaad

  • @NotAnyOldUsername
    @NotAnyOldUsername 15 років тому +1

    Great work, as usual.

  • @Zezims
    @Zezims 6 років тому

    holy crap this is throwback

  • @KyujiRico
    @KyujiRico 11 років тому

    @FiveStarFilmz you can always install an shift light. Saves you all the trouble. ;)

  • @julioochoa4759
    @julioochoa4759 5 років тому

    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.

  • @sakkiejack
    @sakkiejack 14 років тому +1

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

  • @JohnPageContraband
    @JohnPageContraband 12 років тому

    some crown vics up untill a few years ago didnt have em..also a ton of cars from the 80s n 90s didnt have em unless they were somewhat sporty cars

  • @No1Dorita
    @No1Dorita 12 років тому

    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 ?

  • @krazy8tattoos
    @krazy8tattoos 14 років тому

    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

  • @uhsdef78
    @uhsdef78 13 років тому

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

  • @itscody317
    @itscody317 14 років тому

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

  • @Catboy.
    @Catboy. 6 років тому +5

    My car is 50 years old, how do I do that install

    • @bentafee1192
      @bentafee1192 4 роки тому

      Signal wire to the - on the ignition coil

  • @fragmaka
    @fragmaka 11 років тому

    all u have to do for the tacho signal is look in the fusebox and look for the guage/guages fuse pull the fuse out. push the wire in and replace the fuse

  • @punkjake
    @punkjake 13 років тому

    @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.

  • @Mark2790
    @Mark2790 11 років тому

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

  • @willboehland1515
    @willboehland1515 10 років тому +2

    OH TACOS?! I LOVE TACOS!

  • @jordanp6420
    @jordanp6420 7 років тому

    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?

  • @TravisQuiller
    @TravisQuiller 11 років тому

    The yellow things are heat shrink. It just covers the wire so the bear wire won't short out on anything. The tool he has is a wire stripper.

  • @Tiggga_ty
    @Tiggga_ty 12 років тому

    The ending is epic

  • @jarrus464
    @jarrus464 14 років тому

    I think you guys should do some mods on turbo diesels as well, but then again though I guess that they aren't popular in AUS

  • @Captainkingcaca192
    @Captainkingcaca192 12 років тому

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

  • @clinthjydeparec
    @clinthjydeparec 9 років тому +1

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

  • @JackLe1127
    @JackLe1127 10 років тому

    At first I thought: why did you guy flip the video? And then I'm like: oh wait this is the UK. lolol

  • @MagnumOpos
    @MagnumOpos 11 років тому

    Amen to this. It's sad as an American, I can't buy a decent Ford or GM product at a affordable price. Hell, I went with Honda because they're cheaper, hold their value, and I get peppy power at a low cost. Plus I can get parts for my '05 from a wrecked '03 civic. American car markers should take note.

  • @JMartinhomestead
    @JMartinhomestead 13 років тому

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

  • @TeKaslovakia
    @TeKaslovakia 15 років тому +2

    love to race
    race to love
    that probably took you hours to think of, yet it still sucks

  • @squirlybmx
    @squirlybmx 11 років тому

    It's a device that measures the size of your taco so you know how fast you can safely eat it. If you eat it too fast the taco will possibly break and explode.

  • @rasvial
    @rasvial 9 років тому

    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

  • @jamesmaunder2344
    @jamesmaunder2344 2 роки тому

    Only the best Parklea Markets quality.

  • @xym54
    @xym54 14 років тому

    well done boys

  • @reedstemen
    @reedstemen 12 років тому

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

  • @MrCroft911
    @MrCroft911 12 років тому

    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

  • @FiveStarFilmz
    @FiveStarFilmz 11 років тому

    I can shift nicely until my sound system is on higher volume. The sub runs louder than the engine if you hear music with a lot of beats, thats why i would prefer external rpm gauges. Its just a personal preference, no need to get offensive here

  • @xBloodfatherx
    @xBloodfatherx 12 років тому

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

  • @KaroMcDawgOfficial
    @KaroMcDawgOfficial 9 років тому +3

    Is it legal to have my Tacho on my dash? like where some people put boost gauges?

    • @GTA4119
      @GTA4119 9 років тому

      ***** Aslong as it doesnt block the view

  • @TPSkinny
    @TPSkinny 13 років тому

    I used to have a Mazda Protege (BG Chassis), the LZR's cousin

  • @s10madness23
    @s10madness23 6 років тому

    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

  • @masterkronixster
    @masterkronixster 14 років тому

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

  • @TheRealLazerBlazer22
    @TheRealLazerBlazer22 9 років тому +24

    "A Tacho will not make your Hyundai Cool" ... So True. XD.

    • @ggallin6068
      @ggallin6068 7 років тому +1

      TheRealLazerBlazer22 i didn't think of speed when I got my coupe, I just love the way it looks, and its reliable

    • @mikehall3976
      @mikehall3976 3 роки тому

      Will it make my Dodge Caravan cool?

  • @alldaybored1
    @alldaybored1 11 років тому

    it might help if you left some more info like make and model .... but red to green black to yellow blue to grey cut the red wire boom.....

  • @LostInMadness220
    @LostInMadness220 15 років тому

    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?

  • @desertfox2020
    @desertfox2020 12 років тому

    I don't think they get those in Australia... and why does a car made after 07 not have a tach?

  • @therealracer135
    @therealracer135 14 років тому

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

  • @WheelsNReels
    @WheelsNReels 12 років тому

    Aesthetic, better viewpoint (preference) or in my case, your stock tacho doesn't work. It may be more accurate if it's anything like an aftermarket boost gauge.

  • @MyJDMIntegra4
    @MyJDMIntegra4 13 років тому

    Hahaha my favorite part was "Cop Magnet" haha...like i'm not a magnet already...

  • @tmk5522
    @tmk5522 12 років тому

    and Rake loves it.

  • @myculabig
    @myculabig 14 років тому +2

    lol at the last keep in mind XD

  • @eternity61001
    @eternity61001 12 років тому

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

  • @marnick2010
    @marnick2010 11 років тому

    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