I realize the tach was an added feature and it wasn't part of the SS guage package, so how many LS6 built cars, did NOT come with a tach? I am not looking for the 5500rpm vs 6500rpm issue. I am just curious with those of you that have a documented LS6, do any of you NOT have a tach?

It always makes me question people when they say they have a LS6, but it doesn't have a tach. Technically it is possible but I can't imagine that somebody would get a LS6 and not the tach.

Our '69 L78 Chevelle came without tach and gauges. Fortunately it came with the parts that count, M21, 4.10 gears, F40 suspension, and disc brakes. Actually, cars without gauges were quite common. Most young guys were pushing it just to get the big engines, leaving not much money for extras.

That stands to reason. I hadn't thought about that. So far though the LS6 responders are in the "tach" phase.

My LS6 El Camino had bucket seats, numerous other options, and guages. My LS6 Chevelle was basically stripped (except for cowl hood), even including std rear ratio, bench seat and NO guages.

I was told that one of the main reasons for not ordering the guages was that,
many people didn't trust the factory ones and would put their own set of aftermarket guages in that were more reliable.


Brian :)

The LS6 motor with the tach option was a 6500 rpm tach so why would you want to go with a 5500 rpm tach?

Just wondering why you would prefer the 5500 rpm tach.

When I ordered my LS5 in Feb 70, No gauges Why? What kind of an oil pressure gauge did you get with the gauge pkg. Oil pressure is not important to the marketing people. Bob

I am not sure if my Elcamino would fall into the catagory of being documented. I do have a copy of the origianl MSO that was obtained with the MVA title search which states Taxable horsepower and according to that it is at the least an LS5. I also got the factory block with it, CRR stamp and VIN stamp are correct as far as I can tell. If that is enough then add me to the No Tach list.

No Tach (http://community.webshots.com/photo/548299260/2924509750033127687GERyWf)

When I ordered my LS5 in Feb 70, No gauges Why? What kind of an oil pressure gauge did you get with the gauge pkg. Oil pressure is not important to the marketing people. Bob

It has a oil warning light in the center of the tach.

My 70 EL-CAMINO LS-6 has no Tach or Gauges.
Mike

The LS6 motor with the tach option was a 6500 rpm tach so why would you want to go with a 5500 rpm tach?

Just wondering why you would prefer the 5500 rpm tach.

I was afraid people would take thre 5500 rpm tach question off on a tagent about how no LS6 cars came with a 5500 rpm tach.

As far as factory records go,this is all they know today.
1970 Super Sport Chevelles-Elcos-Monte Carlos built with RPO U-14 Gauges which includes the Tachometer w/ verying redlines..37,378 units.
This is shared among:
51,437 L-34 engined vehicles.
4475 LS-6 engined vehicles.
4298 LS-5 engined vehicles.
2144 L-78 engined vehicles.
Includes Non SS Chevelle-Elco-Monte Carlos ordered with optional Rally dash too.

I know of 4 LS6's in my area, and none of them had a tach. It would be more interesting to see how many LS6's had cloth interior instead of the vinyl...

It would be more interesting to see how many LS6's had cloth interior instead of the vinyl...

Going off memory I believe I have at least three in the Registry. I have many without tachs.
Rick

My 70 LS6 has no tach,70 LS5 has a tach,70 L34 auto no tach,70 L34 4 speed has a tach.Its all in what you ordered.

I owned a documented Baltimore produced LS6 coupe with cloth bench seat, no gauges and malibu door panels. Car sat for many years and was completely original when I purchased the car. Car was sold new in Chicago Ill on Cisero Street.

my Baltimore built LS6 has the factory tach