timing light
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Instructor
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From: Des moines Iowa
timing light
Whats a good timing light to get? Is a Actron any good? I was looking at #cp7529. I need a light that has advance but also I need to see my rpms. Is it best to buy a light that can do both or do I have other options.
Melting Slicks
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From: Katy (Houston) TX
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You do have other options. If you have a digital ignition or CD ignition box like MSD then you can use the tach output to drive a small tachometer strapped to your timing light. I just went to AutoZone and bought the cheapest tach they had and it also happened to be a little tiny thing and used a little duct tape to strap it to the top of my gun. Sorry I don't have any pictures.
Race Director
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From: Tampa, Florida
I have the digital Actron light with RPM and it works very well.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Eastern US XX
Yes, you can bounce through the various "screens" with a thumb press as you are working. I have had the Equus model that Scott recommended for a couple of years now and I agree, it is the sweetest timing light I have ever used!
