RPM Switch "Weatherized" ***Pics***
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RPM Switch "Weatherized" ***Pics***
After a recent engine bay wash and hours of trouble shooting to figure out why in the world my Tach wasnt working any more, I found that a fair amount of water had gotten into my Summit RPM Switch. Once I took it apart I quickly realized the weak points of the enclosure design. There is no gasket for the lid and a gapping area where the wires come out. To save myself this problem in the future I decided to make a quick trip to Fry's Electronics and engineer a better enclosure. This is what I came up with.
The supplies...........
![](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/dubbya512/STP80243.jpg)
Finished...........
![](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/dubbya512/STP80244.jpg)
The supplies...........
![](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/dubbya512/STP80243.jpg)
Finished...........
![](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/dubbya512/STP80244.jpg)
![](http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b56/dubbya512/STP80245.jpg)
#11
i'm in the process of installing my 00vi,
1) do i need to buy a RPM switch?
2) and if i block off the EGR do i still need an 00 EGR tube guide
3) where would i get block off plates for my swirl valves
4) do i need a new PCV valve
1) do i need to buy a RPM switch?
2) and if i block off the EGR do i still need an 00 EGR tube guide
3) where would i get block off plates for my swirl valves
4) do i need a new PCV valve
#14
Originally Posted by killerVQ30DE
Only problem with that 'mod' - now the summit rpm switch is even BIGGER - surprised they used such a large enclosure in the first place.
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#17
Originally Posted by JSutter
its better than the guy who used a ziploc/rubber maid container and posted pix here. that was ghetto as hell.
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#20
Originally Posted by MDeezy
4100 hasnt been bad either... still yet to dyno.
#22
Originally Posted by aussie983
Why not use the rtv to form a gasket on the original lid of the switch? and squirt some where the wires come out too?
That would have been my solution. My RPM switch actually has an O ring type of gasket around its lid to seal it, the only area that could allow moisture in is where the wires come out of it. Silicone would solve that easily enough though.
#23
Originally Posted by Zack342
nice work but uner the radio/shifter trim makes for easy access
In theory you could just mount it any where but for me under the hood was the easiest and fastest solution. No need to run a lot of wire to it.
#24
Originally Posted by Flava_24/7
That would have been my solution. My RPM switch actually has an O ring type of gasket around its lid to seal it, the only area that could allow moisture in is where the wires come out of it. Silicone would solve that easily enough though.
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