vac-n-tach... diy custom pod suggestions?

[Daox]

I did a similar thing like TomO on my Tercel. You can check it out here.

[dcb]

those pvc jobbies are pretty cool

with the right application of heat you can bend the pvc as well:
Bending PVC pipe. How to Bend PVC Pipe

[TomO]

Originally Posted by Dust

I:m looking for way to get it mounted. PVC to plastic, plastic in DIN. I guess I should look for a 2.5 by 2.5 spot to put the gauge, or just buy a pod for $10. What kind of glue did you use for the PVC to ABS mount?

I used PVC cleaner on the ABS and The PVC, let it dry overnight and then glued the PVC to the ABS via Gorilla Super Glue. I attached the ABS/PVC assembly to the DIN opening via 3M double sided foam tape, some of the stringest, cleanest removing double tap there is.

[TomO]

Originally Posted by Daox

I did a similar thing like TomO on my Tercel. You can check it out here.

That was very similar to what I wanted to do with my gauges in the first place. But owning a civic hatch in MN is a dangerous thing when you live in certain places, especially if you have gauges in plain view for thieves to see.

[TELVM]

Originally Posted by Daox

I did a similar thing like TomO on my Tercel. You can check it out here.

That's a very cool DIY idea .

[metroracer715]

hi i have a 96 metro and in have a turbo with 4 pounds of boost with a vac meter, but i just cant figure out how to hook up the tach if you cuase email me pics or send me directions that would be well appreciated, thks, i will send pics

[modmonster]

Originally Posted by lyd

3 1/2" tach. (yes, it is too big, but I didn't want to bother with modding the 2" for 3 cyl.)

why do you have to mod a rev counter to work for different number of cylinders? surely all revs are created equally?

i have a 3 cylinder too

[Daox]

Tachometers measure when each spark plug fires, you have to divide this by number of cylinders to get the correct rpm.

[BrianAbington]

these look pretty cool.