How do you keep the stock cluster and tach working behind an LS/4L60E without cutting the factory harness?
Here is what the documentation says. Each point links to its source; details depend on your exact computer, harness and transmission.
- LS Control System kit: The Chevrolet Performance LS Control System includes a tachometer signal in the bulkhead connector. (Chevrolet Performance)
- LS Control System kit: The white bulkhead wire is the tachometer signal with a 2 pulse-per-revolution output. (Chevrolet Performance)
- LS Control System kit: The tach signal is a low-voltage square wave, and some tachometers or transmission controllers may need a pull-up resistor to read it. (Chevrolet Performance)
- Gen IV 58x (19201327 kit): The 19201327 kit's white wire is the tachometer signal with a 2 pulse/rev output. (Chevrolet Performance)
- The SGI-8 is a signal interface unit for converting tachometer signals. (Dakota Digital)
- The SGI-8 can recalibrate an ignition system tachometer signal. (Dakota Digital)
- The SGI-8's signal input accepts the ignition system tach signal from the negative side of the coil or a tach output. (Dakota Digital)
- The SGI-8's OUT3 output equals OUT1 divided by 2. (Dakota Digital)
- The SGI-100BT is designed to recalibrate a speedometer and/or tachometer signal. (Dakota Digital)
Confirm against the instructions for your exact parts before wiring. More: Tach and speedometer signals in our tuning guide.
Confidence: medium — sources disagree or are limited; check the sources below.
Community discussion
- 67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=693872
- www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2416035-LS-swap-E38-gauge-cl
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Sources
- Upgrading to Gen III LS-Series PCM: Signal Output Guide — LS Engine DIY
- LS Engine Control System Instructions — Chevrolet Performance
- GMPP 19201327 Installation Instructions — Chevrolet Performance
- The Right Way to Wire Up Gauges for Your Classic Chevy — MotorTrend
- PSI Performance Engine Parts Installation Troubleshooting — Performance Systems Integration
- PSI Installation Guide HAR-1099 (Gen IV LSA 58X) — Performance Systems Integration
- Stocker Series E38 LS2/LS3/Vortec 58X Engine Harness — Current Performance Wiring
- SGI-8 Signal Interface Unit Manual — Dakota Digital
- SGI-100BT Universal Speedometer/Tachometer Signal Interface Manual — Dakota Digital
- Auto Meter 9117 Tach Adapter Installation Instructions — Auto Meter
- LS Series Engine Control System Guide — Chevrolet Performance (via Scribd)
- https://es.slideshare.net/slideshow/har-1019-vortec-swap-wiring-harness-instructions-efi-conversion-fro/47382494 — PSI Conversion
- https://speartech.com/v/vspfiles/instructions/58xman.pdf — Speartech