otisringle
1/2 ton status
are they good to have for a automatic or is it just a waste of money, considering they dont have one for stock 90 blazers, is it even needed?
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theperfectgarage
1/2 ton status
Of course you dont need it. I just like to know.
do you find yourself dropping it in 2nd.. then punching it in mud and hearing the motor scream??? if so id say yes...
I have one, but I also plan on swaping a 465 in.. you can see your rpms When I dropped it in 1st playing in the sand, rpms got up to about 4500 or more, and thats good to know
roadnotca
3/4 ton status
If you install one, it was needed.
I think every car should have one. Good thing to know. Even for an auto.
johnathan
1/2 ton status
I like to see where shes runnin,I consider it a neccesity.auto tranny by the way
ak bandit
1/2 ton status
I installed an AutoMeter tach on my steering column last night. I just wanted it for my awareness. I also have an auto tranny.
roadnotca
3/4 ton status
If you will be changing R&P and/or tires, a tach will eliminate any guessing.
Chrisblazzer89
1/2 ton status
Ak Bandit how hard was it to install and how much did i cost all together parts, shipping?
I think they are a necessity. I hate driving cars w/o them. But i really hate it when its not an auto.....yes, i can shift by the sound, but some cars are pretty quiet, and its way better to know exactly what your RPM's are if you happen to want to know.
Some will argue it's silly in an auto.. coughJekcough.... 
Tho not as imperative as for a manual, a tach for an auto gives you MUCH valuable info..
Tho not as imperative as for a manual, a tach for an auto gives you MUCH valuable info..
roadnotca
3/4 ton status
With a "select shift" auto, you'd better have a tach. You can over-rev, same as manual. 
Haha, or in my case, its saving my a$$ while my trans is messed up, and Will over rev.....no more 2nd gear. So in this case alone, its saving my butt.
BlaKK54Speed
1/2 ton status
i have a 465 and my blazer didnt have one in it!!!! really annoying. so i went down to autozone and bought a $55 sunpro. looks good and now i can see what the hell is giong on too!!! i think its a necessity on any vehicle reguardless of transmission type
