Tach with a V6
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Tach with a V6
My dad is good with electronics and he is going to try to make a tach to go in the cd storage above my aftermarket cd player. Does any who's truck came with a V6 have a tach? If so where's it red line? I know the V8's dont have a red line(at least my dads doesn't and others i have seen). Any info would be helpful. Thanks
Chuck
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1999 XL, 2WD, standard cab, short bed, sport package, nascar package, bright red, V-6, 5 speed, Rockford Fosgate CD player, Pioneer 6x8.
Chuck
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1999 XL, 2WD, standard cab, short bed, sport package, nascar package, bright red, V-6, 5 speed, Rockford Fosgate CD player, Pioneer 6x8.
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This has been covered before but I forgot where.
If you dig enough (search function) you should be able to find it.
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99 XLT 5.4L Regular Cab 4x2 120" Wheelbase 4 wheel disc brakes/ABS 5 star larait style wheels Toreador Red/Silver 3.55 gears 255/70/16 OWL Delta toolbox, Ventshades, Bugflector, Bullrings, Donnelly compass mirror, 2" Rear drop.
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted flush in the door panels (excellent sound)powered by a Sherwood 35x2 RMS amp
Jensen 50x2 RMS for the 2 Audiobahn AWC10 subs
regcab54@sc.rr.com
If you dig enough (search function) you should be able to find it.
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99 XLT 5.4L Regular Cab 4x2 120" Wheelbase 4 wheel disc brakes/ABS 5 star larait style wheels Toreador Red/Silver 3.55 gears 255/70/16 OWL Delta toolbox, Ventshades, Bugflector, Bullrings, Donnelly compass mirror, 2" Rear drop.
Eclipse 5340 cd player
Memphis ARCS50 component speakers w/tweeters mounted flush in the door panels (excellent sound)powered by a Sherwood 35x2 RMS amp
Jensen 50x2 RMS for the 2 Audiobahn AWC10 subs
regcab54@sc.rr.com
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I have a 4.2/auto trans and a tach - I am pretty sure that there is not an indicated redline on the gauge (which is kind of strange...) Just check your owner' manual specifications for the motor - it should list where the max HP is made, that is where the redline should be IMHO.
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cooltrucks: The peak horsepower comes at 4,750 rpm with the V6. That indicates to me that the redline I should be 5,000 rpm.
If someone with an XLT is feeling brave, how about planting your foot on the gas pedal until the electronic rev-limiter cuts in and posting the result. Not me!
I've never seen any official information about redline, and I don't recall seeing the information on this site, anywhere. I started a thread a while ago called "tacky tack" for this very reason - why no redline from the factory?
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Black 2000 SC XLT short-box. 4.2 V-6, 5-speed, 3.55 Limited Slip. Side steps, CD, remote entry, FORD box liner. Add-ons: Older Windstar driver's side wiper blade (with the air scoop, because I don't slow down when it rains), back-up beeper, "f150online.com" sticker and snazzy Tweetie Bird floor mats.
My third F-series: '73 F-100, '98 F-150 and '00 F-150. Great trucks!
If someone with an XLT is feeling brave, how about planting your foot on the gas pedal until the electronic rev-limiter cuts in and posting the result. Not me!
I've never seen any official information about redline, and I don't recall seeing the information on this site, anywhere. I started a thread a while ago called "tacky tack" for this very reason - why no redline from the factory?
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Black 2000 SC XLT short-box. 4.2 V-6, 5-speed, 3.55 Limited Slip. Side steps, CD, remote entry, FORD box liner. Add-ons: Older Windstar driver's side wiper blade (with the air scoop, because I don't slow down when it rains), back-up beeper, "f150online.com" sticker and snazzy Tweetie Bird floor mats.
My third F-series: '73 F-100, '98 F-150 and '00 F-150. Great trucks!