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Old 03-31-2016, 07:49 PM
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want to install an rpm shift light on my 2006 GT, any clue where I find the wire for the tach pick up?
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Old 03-31-2016, 11:26 PM
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there is no tach pickup, most shift lights have to be set to 1cyl mode and be tapped into the ground side of one of the coil packs
msd pic shown, may vary
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Old 04-01-2016, 01:55 AM
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I hooked mine up to one of the injector wires I believe.
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Old 04-01-2016, 07:54 PM
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thanks guys, great help
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Old 04-01-2016, 09:31 PM
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What shift light are you going with?
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Old 04-04-2016, 01:43 AM
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FYI, if I remember correctly, an MSD Shift light needs a Tach adapter
but the Raptor Shift Light doesn't. .....i.e. Autometer Tach adaptor # 9117
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Old 04-08-2016, 03:13 PM
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how and where do I mount the shift light? thinking lower corner of windshield pillar close to dash? does any one know if there is an air bag in that cover on an 06 gt?
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Old 04-09-2016, 09:40 AM
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If you are going to race, sit down in your seat and put your helmet on to make sure you can see it when you are at the track.
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Old 04-09-2016, 11:25 AM
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doesnt the backlighting of the tach act as a shift light?
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Old 04-09-2016, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by jz78817
doesnt the backlighting of the tach act as a shift light?
factory dash tach, I don't think it does
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