Mine did the exact same thing! It reads half of the actual RPM. If the tach moves, then everything should be wired correctly. The tune needs to be changed to a V8 signal instead of a 4 cylinder signal. Your tuner should be able to fix that easily. Of course, you can try the resistor and see if it helps before trying the tune, but I think the resistor trick was for when the gauge didn't work. Regardless it's easy enough to give it a shot first especially if you have to mail your PCM in to be tuned.