tachometers

[TOI]

im looking into installing a tach into my 86' 4runner and was wondering if i should find a SR5 cluster and swap it in or just throw a gauge in there? considering i have no experience with toyotas i turn to ya'll before digging a hole.

-Ian

 

[Grim Reaper]

I want to say on Pirate 4x4 in their FAQ sticky's at the top of the page there is some info on what to do to put the SR5 cluster in.

I want to say that all you need to do is change the senders for oil pressure and engine temp and it is plug and play.

 

[TOI]

I want to say on Pirate 4x4 in their FAQ sticky's at the top of the page there is some info on what to do to put the SR5 cluster in.

I want to say that all you need to do is change the senders for oil pressure and engine temp and it is plug and play.

oh yea i forogt about PBB toyota bible thanks!

 

[corax]

I'd go with the SR5 cluster if you can find one - now and then they'll pop up on ebay for a reasonable price, keep an eye on the classifieds in the various Toyota forums as well. I got my last one 3 years ago for $70 and thought that was a good price.

All you need to swap is the oil pressure sending unit - the original is just on/off for the idiot light, the SR5 sending unit is for the gauge. Also, 6 cyl or 4 cyl doesn't make a difference, as long as you're not afraid to take it apart a bit there is an adjsutment you can make for it to work with either.

 

[red87]

You also need to run one wire from your coil to the back of the tach for it to work