Note: Because of the chip shortage, many Dakota Digital Gauges have been taking up to 20 weeks to ship once ordered. Yours will ship as soon as we receive them.
1973- 87 Chevy/GMC Pickup VHX Instruments
From Dakota Digital
Fully lit needles, backlit faces, and two highly visible LCD message centers are a few of the things that you can see which set the VHX Series apart from yesterday’s traditional approach to instrumentation. A few of the features which you don’t normally see are the micro-controlled precision stepper motors, solid state sensors for unparalleled accuracy, and user-customizable display feedback, all supported by an unrivaled limited lifetime warranty which has become the standard for Dakota Digital instrumentation systems . Completely engineered and manufactured at our facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the VHX Series has completely revolutionized the instrumentation industry!
*The VHX-73C-PU fits into a stock dash bezel, not included
Specifications:
Analog Gauges
Speedometer
·0 -160 MPH (optional metric version 0- 255 km/h)
Tachometer
·0- 8,000 RPM
Oil Pressure
·0- 80 psi
Water Temperature
·100- 260ºF (optional metric version 40- 120ºC)
Fuel Level
·E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F
Voltmeter
·9- 17 VDC
Lighting
·Back lit technology is popular with performance instrumentation due to precise lighting allowing you see what is truly important when you really need it at a quick glance. Each number, tick mark, annunciator, needle, indicator and digital message center is lit by a series of LEDs behind the gauge face.
Digital Message Centers
Standard Displays
·Odometer (One time user settable, Million Mile)
·Dual (A/B) Trip Meter (0- 9,999.9)
·Clock (12 hour)
Performance Meters
·0- 60 MPH Timer (0- 100 kmh)
·1/4 mile time
·1/4 mile end speed (trap speed)
·High speed recall
·High RPM recall
Gauges
·Speedometer (0- 255 MPH/kmh)
·Tachometer (0- 9,990 RPM)
·Oil Pressure (0-100 psi displayed in 1 psi increments)
·Water Temperature (100- 300ºF/ 40- 150ºC displayed in 1 ºF/ºC increments)
·Voltmeter (9- 17 VDC)
·Fuel Level (0-99% full)
Lighting
·Auto-contrasting LCD display for optimal view in the brightest of sunlight.
·LED backlit at night to match/ complete the look at night.
Built-in Indicators
Indicators
·Turn Signals (Left/ Right)
·High Beam
·Check Engine
·Parking Brake
·Cruise Control (On/ On & Engaged when vehicle is equipped)
·Gear Position (Optional GSS-2000 sensor required)
·4 x 4 (When vehicle is equipped)
·Wait to Start (When vehicle is equipped)
Included Sensors
Water Temperature
·1/8″ NPT, ground isolated sensor with a 10 ft harness.
Oil Pressure
·1/8″ NPT solid state sensor with a 10 ft harness.
Cable Driven Speed Sensor/ Generator
·Replaces GM style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness.
(Tremec and Ford style adaptors available on request.)
Bushings
·Each kit comes with 1/8″ to 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″ NPT bushings along with bushings for 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 threads.
Calibration
Pushbutton
·Dakota Digital instruments are programmed and operated by the push of a button. Simply mount the included pushbuttons supplied with your gauges in a convenient and easily accessible location. These buttons are used to calibrate your speedometer, set the cylinder count and the fuel level gauge. Once properly configured these same buttons are used to access the wealth of information located in the Digital Message Centers.
Note: Dakota Digital Gauges will normally ship within about one week of ordering. If there are any significant delays, we’ll contact you and let you know the expected ship date and give you a chance to change or cancel your order.
Additional information
Color Options
Black Alloy with Blue Lighting, Black Alloy with White Lighting, Black Alloy with Red Lighting, Silver Alloy with White Lighting, Silver Alloy with Blue Lighting, Silver Alloy with Red Lighting, Carbon Fiber with Blue Lighting, Carbon Fiber with Red Lighting
