cavalier tach install?? - #1 Car Club In Kitchener - Waterloo - Cambridge

**fiero2m4** · 05-06-2007, 03:19 PM

hey i just bought a proform monster tach and i want to put it in my 96 cavalier. i got a 2.2L 5 spd, will the tach hook directly up or do i need to purchase a tach adaptor kit?

**mazdaspeedpower** · 05-06-2007, 06:59 PM

Um, well it shouldn't need an adapter I don't think cause I know all Cav's had the same hook-up. IE. the Z24 had a stock tach, minbe didn't. But if I wanted the dash with a tach all I had to do was plug one in to the wire for it. Get what I mean? I dunno if I'm right on if an aftermarket one will plug right in, but the hook-up is there so try it before you waste money on something you wont need.

**Riddle_Rob** · 05-06-2007, 07:00 PM

Just have to find the signal from the endine for the tach. 95% of time located behind the cluster. Mine was located in engine bay.

**MX3Autozam** · 05-08-2007, 04:04 PM

why you want a monster tach? so you can blow it up?..are you seriously gunna mod that car after how freakin slow it is.

**Opel_Driver** · 05-08-2007, 06:25 PM

LOL.....

you need to connect it to ignition (switched 12V), ground, parking lights (so it lights up with your other gauges) and the VSS wire (vehicle speed sensor)

heres what the12volt.com says for wiring:

Switched 12V+....Pink.................Ignition Switch Harness
Ground...............Use Chassis
Parking Lights.....Brown (+).........Driver's Kick Panel Main Harness
VSS Wire...........Green/White......Behind Passenger's PARK Light Black 32Pin Position 8

**Duro5341** · 05-08-2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Opel_Driver

LOL.....

you need to connect it to ignition (switched 12V), ground, parking lights (so it lights up with your other gauges) and the VSS wire (vehicle speed sensor)

heres what the12volt.com says for wiring:

Switched 12V+....Pink.................Ignition Switch Harness
Ground...............Use Chassis
Parking Lights.....Brown (+).........Driver's Kick Panel Main Harness
VSS Wire...........Green/White......Behind Passenger's PARK Light Black 32Pin Position 8

Why the hell would he hook it up to the VSS?.....what does that have to do with RPM

There will be a white wire coming off the ignition modual, undernieth the coils.....hook it to that, thats the stock Tach wire. Or pull a dash wiring diagram, and find out what wire it is on the connector (99% sure it's white). Or easier way.....pay $75 for a Z24 cluster, and plug N play

Duro

**Opel_Driver** · 05-09-2007, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Duro5341

Why the hell would he hook it up to the VSS?.....what does that have to do with RPM

There will be a white wire coming off the ignition modual, undernieth the coils.....hook it to that, thats the stock Tach wire. Or pull a dash wiring diagram, and find out what wire it is on the connector (99% sure it's white). Or easier way.....pay $75 for a Z24 cluster, and plug N play

Duro

wow did i ever have a dumb there, my apologies. been playing with engine wiring too much tonight, haha.

**mx6onpsi** · 05-09-2007, 02:24 AM

you put your hood directly on.

**mazdaspeedpower** · 05-09-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Duro5341

Why the hell would he hook it up to the VSS?.....what does that have to do with RPM

There will be a white wire coming off the ignition modual, undernieth the coils.....hook it to that, thats the stock Tach wire. Or pull a dash wiring diagram, and find out what wire it is on the connector (99% sure it's white). Or easier way.....pay $75 for a Z24 cluster, and plug N play

Duro

Yup. Thats the wire I was talking about, I'm pretty sure it's white also. And I would recomend the stock z24 cluster, cause drivin around with a big monster tach in a cavalier seems kinda dumb to me, especially since cavalier door locks can be opened with other cavaliers keys, and sometimes even random keys. Mines opened for like 4 other guys car keys who own cavaliers...security at GM quality.

**mx6onpsi** · 05-09-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mazdaspeedpower

Yup. Thats the wire I was talking about, I'm pretty sure it's white also. And I would recomend the stock z24 cluster, cause drivin around with a big monster tach in a cavalier seems kinda dumb to me, especially since cavalier door locks can be opened with other cavaliers keys, and sometimes even random keys. Mines opened for like 4 other guys car keys who own cavaliers...security at GM quality.

that is the worst reasoning i have ever heard to not get a tach.

the fact that is a slow ass jbody is the only reason.

**_HeC_** · 05-09-2007, 06:58 PM

who cares if its a j-body?? maybe he doesnt have a stock tach? my 5spd jeep doesnt have one and it pisses me off and was thinking about installing a small 1 or get 2 sensors and a differerent gauge cluster from a different jeep so i could have a tach

i dont understand why some 5spd cars dont have a tach lol

**J-CRUSHER** · 05-26-2007, 07:49 PM

YOUR JUST JELOUS CAUSE U DONT HAVE ONE

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Originally Posted by mx6onpsi

that is the worst reasoning i have ever heard to not get a tach.

the fact that is a slow ass jbody is the only reason.

**BlueFamilia** · 05-27-2007, 12:54 PM

^ No one in history has ever been jealous over a J-Body.

**Duro5341** · 05-27-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jowo72

^ No one in history has ever been jealous over a J-Body.

I dunno there Joey, I have had 4 people offer me there cars, or cash to drive mine home

Duro

**BlueFamilia** · 05-27-2007, 07:44 PM

Yours is no longer a J-Body, its just a fucking monster.

**J-CRUSHER** · 05-28-2007, 08:32 AM

Yeah but you really want my truck

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Originally Posted by Duro5341

I dunno there Joey, I have had 4 people offer me there cars, or cash to drive mine home

Duro

**BlueFamilia** · 05-28-2007, 12:03 PM

I would take Your truck over ANY car on this site.

**fiero2m4** · 05-28-2007, 03:25 PM

lol this is my bros thread he hasnt looked at this in such a long time..

**fiero2m4** · 05-28-2007, 03:31 PM

lol this is my bros thread he hasnt looked at this in such a long time..

05-06-2007, 03:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
fiero2m4 VM Member Posts: 134 Location: 6A FIrst St. Elmira Join Date: Jun 2005 Ride: 86 fiero Fav Mod: suspension Class: Street	cavalier tach install?? hey i just bought a proform monster tach and i want to put it in my 96 cavalier. i got a 2.2L 5 spd, will the tach hook directly up or do i need to purchase a tach adaptor kit? ------------------ FieRo Racer \"old school low down ride\"

05-06-2007, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
mazdaspeedpower Trippin' Balls Due To Mazda's Speed Posts: 1,085 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Aug 2005 Ride: 2003.5 Mazdaspeed Protege Fav Mod: Spec Stage 3 Clutch Class: Street	Um, well it shouldn't need an adapter I don't think cause I know all Cav's had the same hook-up. IE. the Z24 had a stock tach, minbe didn't. But if I wanted the dash with a tach all I had to do was plug one in to the wire for it. Get what I mean? I dunno if I'm right on if an aftermarket one will plug right in, but the hook-up is there so try it before you waste money on something you wont need. ------------------ 2003.5 Titanium Grey Mazdaspeed Protege-2.0L 5spd Turbo 1996 Cavalier-2.2L 3psd(AT)

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Riddle_Rob VM Member Posts: 1,776 Location: Kitchener, Ontario Join Date: Oct 2004 Ride: 96 Ford Ranger XL Fav Mod: Stereo Class: Mini Truck	Just have to find the signal from the endine for the tach. 95% of time located behind the cluster. Mine was located in engine bay. ------------------ '96 Ford Ranger XL 4-BANGER 5-SPEED BABY '93 Dodge Colt - Winter Beater

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Opel_Driver VM Member Posts: 2,751 Location: London & K/W Join Date: Apr 2005 Ride: '95 Civic Sedan Fav Mod: enjoying the stockness. Class: Street	LOL..... you need to connect it to ignition (switched 12V), ground, parking lights (so it lights up with your other gauges) and the VSS wire (vehicle speed sensor) heres what the12volt.com says for wiring: Switched 12V+....Pink.................Ignition Switch Harness Ground...............Use Chassis Parking Lights.....Brown (+).........Driver's Kick Panel Main Harness VSS Wire...........Green/White......Behind Passenger's PARK Light Black 32Pin Position 8 ------------------ Brendan: Bunch of 240s Some Opels And a Honda

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mx6onpsi VM Member Posts: 674 Join Date: Jan 2007 Ride: 1990 MX-6 GT Fav Mod: 3" side exit Class: Street	you put your hood directly on. ------------------ When you get a new car, and you feelin' like a star, whatcha gonna do? Ghostride the whip!

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MX3Autozam VM Member Posts: 3,013 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Join Date: May 2004 Ride: 93 MX3 Precidia Fav Mod: KLZE,Greddy Exhaust Class: Strip	why you want a monster tach? so you can blow it up?..are you seriously gunna mod that car after how freakin slow it is.

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_HeC_ VM Member Posts: 1,385 Location: London Join Date: Sep 2004 Ride: 1990 Cavalier Z24 Fav Mod: Class:	who cares if its a j-body?? maybe he doesnt have a stock tach? my 5spd jeep doesnt have one and it pisses me off and was thinking about installing a small 1 or get 2 sensors and a differerent gauge cluster from a different jeep so i could have a tach i dont understand why some 5spd cars dont have a tach lol ------------------ FDP 62MM TB, FFP Performance Chip, FFP Underdrive Pully, WAI, Hi Flow Cat, 2.5\" Catback, Functional Ram Air Hood, Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch

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BlueFamilia VM Member Posts: 3,214 Location: Kitchener. Join Date: Mar 2004 Ride: 2003 Protege5 Fav Mod: Mazda hood deflector. Class: Street	^ No one in history has ever been jealous over a J-Body. ------------------ Joey 2000 Fuji heavy industries Impreza 2.5RS Coupe. 2003 Mazda protege 5. RIP April 9/08.

05-27-2007, 07:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
BlueFamilia VM Member Posts: 3,214 Location: Kitchener. Join Date: Mar 2004 Ride: 2003 Protege5 Fav Mod: Mazda hood deflector. Class: Street	Yours is no longer a J-Body, its just a fucking monster. ------------------ Joey 2000 Fuji heavy industries Impreza 2.5RS Coupe. 2003 Mazda protege 5. RIP April 9/08.

05-28-2007, 12:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
BlueFamilia VM Member Posts: 3,214 Location: Kitchener. Join Date: Mar 2004 Ride: 2003 Protege5 Fav Mod: Mazda hood deflector. Class: Street	I would take Your truck over ANY car on this site. ------------------ Joey 2000 Fuji heavy industries Impreza 2.5RS Coupe. 2003 Mazda protege 5. RIP April 9/08.

05-28-2007, 03:25 PM	#18 (permalink)
fiero2m4 VM Member Posts: 134 Location: 6A FIrst St. Elmira Join Date: Jun 2005 Ride: 86 fiero Fav Mod: suspension Class: Street	lol this is my bros thread he hasnt looked at this in such a long time.. ------------------ FieRo Racer \"old school low down ride\"

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fiero2m4 VM Member Posts: 134 Location: 6A FIrst St. Elmira Join Date: Jun 2005 Ride: 86 fiero Fav Mod: suspension Class: Street	lol this is my bros thread he hasnt looked at this in such a long time.. ------------------ FieRo Racer \"old school low down ride\"

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