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I'm in the dark ages with my timing light. I would like to get a new one with the tach built in. What are you guys using? What is the most bang for the buck? Are there any other useful features to look for?

Thanks

Any light with a dial or digital display to allow you to set the advance will be fine. I use a Snap-On light. A little pricey as are all Snap-On tools , but it's a real good light.

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Any light with a tach will show the rpm fairly accurately. The guns with the advance knob require the motor to run at a steady speed for accuracy, and some of the dials aren't calibrated all that well.

Your best bet is if you buy a cost-cutter light, to calibrate it yourself. Do so with a motor that has a timing tape on the damper, and run it up to 2500 steady.

At zero on the dial, it will be showing "direct" strobe (unaltered). Make a note of the reading at zero on the dial of where it is on the timing tape. Then at 5 on the dial, it should show exactly 5 less on the tape. At 10 on the dial, it should show exactly 10 less on the tape. Do this for every 5 degree increment on your gun and write the corrections on the side with a paint marker.

I`ve had all of them and the best, as far as I am concerned :D , is the Snap On Tools MT2261 It`s a digital unit and is the most accurate light on the market.

Kurt