Play back tach

Lyn Smith · 08-16-2023, 03:27 PM

What is the best playback tach to purchase. Trying to stay under $425. I see that most of them do not come with a shift light?

Jim Kaekel · 08-17-2023, 08:09 AM

To me, the best playback tach hands down is the 5" VDO Extreme. Really easy to record and playback, and it can even be re-calibrated. They were offered with either a black or white dial face. Unfortunately, it was discontinued years ago but you may be able to find one on Ebay or Racing Junk.

Cdncarnut · 08-17-2023, 09:46 AM

I use an Autometer Ultimate and am extremely happy with it.
It allows you to log the driveshaft speed and, if you buy the sensors, one pressure and O2.
I do not use the O2 feature as I have that on my MSD Grid, but I do log my oil pressure.

Unfortunately, it is a little more than your budget.

1320racer · 08-17-2023, 01:06 PM

I’ve got an Autometer Ultimate playback for sale. PM if interested.

Lyn Smith · 08-17-2023, 06:24 PM

Had a racer offer me a Autometer 6884 for about half what It cost new. Anyone use one of those?

Jeff Stout · 08-18-2023, 01:54 PM

I like the Autometer Playback. It always lets me see how late I was on the 1-2 shift

L Peterson6261 · 08-24-2023, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lyn Smith

What is the best playback tach to purchase. Trying to stay under $425. I see that most of them do not come with a shift light?

I've got an Autometer you can get for a super deal - works great but I have two and only need one. PM me the price will be really nice

08-16-2023, 03:27 PM	#1
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,195 Likes: 275 Liked 951 Times in 190 Posts	Play back tach What is the best playback tach to purchase. Trying to stay under $425. I see that most of them do not come with a shift light?

08-17-2023, 08:09 AM	#2
Jim Kaekel VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,226 Likes: 133 Liked 529 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Play back tach To me, the best playback tach hands down is the 5" VDO Extreme. Really easy to record and playback, and it can even be re-calibrated. They were offered with either a black or white dial face. Unfortunately, it was discontinued years ago but you may be able to find one on Ebay or Racing Junk. __________________ Jim Kaekel 3836 STK

08-17-2023, 09:46 AM	#3
Cdncarnut Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 213 Likes: 381 Liked 56 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Play back tach I use an Autometer Ultimate and am extremely happy with it. It allows you to log the driveshaft speed and, if you buy the sensors, one pressure and O2. I do not use the O2 feature as I have that on my MSD Grid, but I do log my oil pressure. Unfortunately, it is a little more than your budget. __________________ Thomas NHRA 1959 D/SA

08-17-2023, 01:06 PM	#4
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: Play back tach I’ve got an Autometer Ultimate playback for sale. PM if interested. Last edited by 1320racer; 08-17-2023 at 05:26 PM.

08-17-2023, 06:24 PM	#5
Lyn Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pontiac,il. Posts: 1,195 Likes: 275 Liked 951 Times in 190 Posts	Re: Play back tach Had a racer offer me a Autometer 6884 for about half what It cost new. Anyone use one of those?

08-18-2023, 01:54 PM	#6
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,486 Likes: 66 Liked 704 Times in 281 Posts	Re: Play back tach I like the Autometer Playback. It always lets me see how late I was on the 1-2 shift