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Autometer Designer Black 5in 8k RPM Tachometer Gauge

SKU: ATM1499

Gauges

AM Designer Black Gauges...

Autometer Designer Black 5in 8k RPM Tachometer Gauge

SKU: ATM1499

Gauges

AM Designer Black Gauges...

A$417.43
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Description

Tachometer - Designer Black - 8000 RPM - Electric - Analog - 5 in Diameter - Dash Mount - Black Face - Each

GA 5" TACH 8K RPM DB

Since 1957, AutoMeter has set the standard in performance, accuracy and durability with their legendary Tachometers. The absolute pinnacle of engineering and technology, it’s no wonder AutoMeter can lay claim to more motorsports victories than every other gauge manufacturer combined. The patented air core meter movement, wound in house to exacting standards, can move the needle from 0 - 10,000 rpm in 333 milliseconds. An inaugural inductee to the Hot Rod Speed Parts Hall of Fame, no other tachometer on the market has had anything approaching its impact on professional racing. Built for a lifetime of service under the harshest conditions, this is the no compromise tach for no compromise builds. When you’re ready for the best, there isn’t another choice.

Part Type

Tachometer Gauge

Data: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-11-09 10:42:55

Features

  • 12 and 16 volt compatible, well-suited with nearly every street car or race car electrical system
  • AutoMeter’s race proven air-core electric tachometers provide quick and accurate readings with a needle so responsive it can go from 0 - full scale in 333 milliseconds
  • Compatible with most 4, 6, and 8 cylinder engines (2 - 4 pulse per revolution ignition signals) with points, electronic, and most 12V high-performance racing ignitions.
  • Gauge kit includes bulb and socket assembly, red and green bulb covers, mounting hardware, and detailed instructions for installation
  • Highly polished chrome bezel
  • Traditional incandescent lighting illuminates around the perimeter of the dial

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1. Installation Instructions

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Data: v2 - Desc: v4.2 - Upd: 2026-11-07 16:43:57

Reference Information

Reference Data (Provide these details to our support team)
Brand Name/s Autometer, Autometer Products
StreetFX SKU atm1499
SFX Item ID 4080016
Accounting SKU atm-1499
Manufacturer SKU 1499
Manufacturer UPC 46074014994
Alternative References 1499, ATM-1499, AUT1499

Tachometer, Designer Black, 0-8,000 rpm, 5 in. Face, In-Dash, Analog, Electrical, Each

These Designer Black series tachometers from AutoMeter take rodders back to the original look of a high performance tachometer. The classic black dial face with bold numbering, clear domed lens, and chrome bezel makes these tachometers the choice of top show-car builders. Personalize them yourself by choosing the included red or green bulb covers for wild nighttime driving.

Product Attributes
BrandAutoMeter
Manufacturer's Part Number1499
Part TypeGauges
Product LineAutoMeter Designer Black Tachometers
UPC046074014994
Gauge TypeTachometer
OEM ReplacementNo
Gauge StyleAnalog
Sending UnitElectrical
Gauge Diameter (in.)5 in.
Gauge Diameter (mm)127mm
Gauge Range0-8,000 rpm
Gauge ShapeRound
SweepFull sweep
Gauge Face ColorBlack
Gauge Number ColorWhite
Pointer ColorRed
Bezel ColorChrome
IlluminatedYes
Memory RecallNo
PlaybackNo
Liquid-FilledNo
Shift Light IncludedNo
TripometerNo
Sending Unit IncludedNo
RemanufacturedNo
QuantitySold individually.

Manufacturer Attributes
Title 5 in. IN-DASH TACHOMETER, 0-8,000 RPM, DESIGNER BLACK
Manufacturer Designation GAUGE, TACHOMETER, 5", 8K RPM, IN-DASH, DESIGNER BLACK
Product Class Tachometer Gauge
Construction/Type Traditional incandescent lighting illuminates around the perimeter of the dial
Product Outline Traditional incandescent lighting illuminates around the perimeter of the dial
Compatible with most 4, 6, and 8 cylinder engines (2 - 4 pulse per revolution ignition signals) with points, electronic, and most 12V high-performance racing ignitions.
12 and 16 volt compatible, well-suited with nearly every street car or race car electrical system
Gauge kit includes bulb and socket assembly, red and green bulb covers, mounting hardware, and detailed instructions for installation
Autometers Race Proven Air-Core Electric Tachometers Provide Quick And Accurate Readings With A Needle So Responsive It Can Go From 0 - Full Scale In 333 Milliseconds
Vehicle Brief 5" TACH, 8K RPM, IN- DSH, DESIGNER BLK
Market Description Since 1957, Autometer Has Set The Standard In Performance, Accuracy And Durability With Their Legendary Tachometers. The Absolute Pinnacle Of Engineering And Technology, Its No Wonder Autometer Can Lay Claim To More Motorsports Victories Than Every Other Gauge Manufacturer Combined. The Patented Air Core Meter Movement, Wound In House To Exacting Standards, Can Move The Needle From 0 - 10,000 Rpm In 333 Milliseconds. An Inaugural Inductee To The Hot Rod Speed Parts Hall Of Fame, No Other Tachometer On The Market Has Had Anything Approaching Its Impact On Professional Racing. Built For A Lifetime Of Service Under The Harshest Conditions, This Is The No Compromise Tach For No Compromise Builds. When You" Re Ready For The Best, There Isnt Another Choice.

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