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En-Gauge-ing: Must-Have Gauges for Your Race Car or Hot Rod

Having the capability of monitoring what’s going on inside a hot rod or race car is pretty important. Gauges are critical—that’s no secret, but when you start digging you’ll soon discover there are all sorts of gauges available. There are really big differences between various gauges too, and what works for a pro might not

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How to Install a Tachometer

With some exceptions, namely older diesels and Corvettes, most tachometers use electrical pulses from the ignition system to indicate an engine’s rpm. Though this method delivers an accurate reading, installing a new tach can be confusing because of the different ignition systems used by the OEMs and the aftermarket. Tachometer installation can be as simple

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Video: Closer Look at Auto Meter’s Diesel Tach Adapter and Dash Link System

Chuckles Garage in Santa Rosa, CA built its 1,200-horsepower, Cummins-powered 1949 Ford F-100 pickup for multiple purposes. The truck, aptly named “Old Smokey,” is designed for land speed racing, road racing, and drifting. It’s also the perfect platform for the team at Auto Meter to show off some of its latest products, including the Tach Adapter and

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SEMA Show ‘n’ Tell: Auto Meter Introduces DashControl

LAS VEGAS, NV. — Auto Meter unveiled DashControl at the 2015 SEMA show—a device that organizes your vehicle’s factory display to provide performance information without modifying your dash panel. DashControl is a USB gauge controller device that plugs directly into your vehicle’s OBDII port. It takes information already being monitored by the vehicle’s computer and

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Mailbag: Troubleshooting Fuel Level Gauge Problems

You’ve got questions. We’ve got the answers—the Summit Racing tech department tackles your automotive-related conundrums. This week, we’re helping to diagnose some fuel level and oil pressure gauge troubles. W.K. Lucama, NC Q: I own a 1950 Ford F-1 pickup with Flathead V8 engine. I have changed the truck over to a 12-volt electrical system, and put a

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Parts Bin: New COPO Camaro Gauges, Spray Guns & More

From time to time, OnAllCylinders will provide a peek at some of the newest products and deals that can help get your next project on track for less. Check out these brand new items: Auto Meter Officially Licensed COPO Camaro Instruments Auto Meter is proud to be the official licensed supplier for the performance gauge

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Reggie Triggs’ 1968 Mustang GT

Editor’s note: This story appeared previously at SummitRacing.com. It’s not hard to pigeonhole an early Mustang guy. Restorers keep their Ford Mustangs just like the factory made them—hose clamps, chalk marks and all. Rodders don’t give a hoot about how the factory did things. They build their Mustangs how they want them, chalk marks be

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