Autometer Designer Black 3-3/8in Electrical 8k RPM In-Dash Tachometer

Product 1490 DESCRIPTION:
Since 1957, AutoMeter has set the standard in performance, accuracy and durability with their legendary Tachometers. The absolute pinnacle of engineering and technology, it’s no wonder AutoMeter can lay claim to more motorsports victories than every other gauge manufacturer combined. The patented air core meter movement, wound in house to exacting standards, can move the needle from 0 – Maximum RPM in 333 milliseconds. An ultra-bright LED shift light guarantees you hit your shifts perfectly, every time. An inaugural inductee to the Hot Rod Speed Parts Hall of Fame, no other tachometer on the market has had anything approaching its impact on professional racing. Built for a lifetime of service under the harshest conditions, this is the no compromise tach for no compromise builds. When you’re ready for the best, there isn’t another choice.
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Traditional incandescent lighting illuminates around the perimeter of the dial
Compatible with most 4, 6, and 8 cylinder engines (2 - 4 pulse per revolution ignition signals) with points, electronic, and most 12V high-performance racing ignitions.
12 and 16 volt compatible, well-suited with nearly every street car or race car electrical system
Gauge kit includes bulb and socket assembly, red and green bulb covers, mounting hardware, and detailed instructions for installation
AutoMeter's race proven air-core electric tachometers provide quick and accurate readings with a needle so responsive it can go from 0 - full scale in 333 milliseconds
Domed Lens
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Bracket Included
California Residents: Prop 65 WARNING
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Demonsteve
· 2 years ago
Why doesn't autometer make a tach like the atm1490 that will hook up to a internal coil magneto?
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Thomas From AutoMeter · 2 years ago
To run on an internal magneto a tachometer requires special circuitry and a very rugged design to withstand the type of RF/electrical noise that a puts out. We do actually offer several magneto compatible tachometers in our Stack Professional Series like the ST200C-010. There is also a 8K, but we don't have a picture of this model currently online (ST200C-08)
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Carnutt
· 2 years ago
Will this work with the tach feed wire that is on the Holley Terminator X system without any adapter?
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Alex at AutoMeter · 2 years ago
This tach should work with the tach output wire from a Holley Terminator X without any extra adapters.
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captain wow
· 2 years ago
Does this come with wiring? if not can i purchase the wiring? its for a standard 1971 buck skylark
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Alex at AutoMeter · 2 years ago
This gauge does not come with a wiring harness. There are spade connectors on the back to make the wiring easy. The only harness we offer for this gauge is included in our universal wiring harness (p/n 2198) that includes wiring for an entire kit of gauges.
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Layznc
· 3 years ago
How do I buy online with out creating an account. Can I call on the phone and make a purchase.
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Thomas From AutoMeter · 3 years ago
Yes, if you would like to contact customer service and make a purchase, that is an option.
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Jim88
· 3 years ago
Tachometer not working
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Matt from AutoMeter · 3 years ago
Please reach out to our Tech Support Team via email @ service@autometer.com or phone at 866-248-6357
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BeesZ
· 3 years ago
I purchased a 1490 and under your features it states includes bulb and socket, etc. but when I received the unit it appears the bulb is within the housing and not accessible. Is it possible to change out the incandescent bulb to LED?
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Matt from AutoMeter · 3 years ago
The 1490 does have an accessible and replaceable bulb that is compatible with our standard T3 LED bulbs (3284-3288). It may be under a removable black cap/plug on the back of the tachometer.
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have none
· 3 years ago
can this item be used in my 1975 MGB roadster?
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Sarah from AutoMeter · 3 years ago
Yes these will work with the roadster but you would have to provide an electric tach signal to the gauge.
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MikeG
· 5 years ago
Can this gauge NOT be installed in a gauge cup? I know the title days "in-dash" just checking.
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Steve from AutoMeter · 5 years ago
This can be installed in any of our gauge pods that use a 3-3/8" mounting hole. You can use P/N: 5204 or anything similar to that.
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Frank49
· 5 years ago
I am looking at the Designer Black Tach #1490...Can I get it with your Domed window?
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Steve from AutoMeter · 5 years ago
Thank you for your question. This comes with a domed lens as well as all of our gauges in the Designer Black series.
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mick
· 6 years ago
i have this tach in a late model australian car EFI 6cyl individual coil over plug and can not seem to get an accurate tach signal, there is no tach output from the ecu so i have tried numerous ways to get a tach signal from injector pulse and coil wiring
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Zach from AutoMeter · 6 years ago
Thank you for your question. You will need our #9117 Tach Adapter to make the tach work on your application.
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