Dakota Digital 1973-1987 Chevrolet / GMC Pickup VHX Gauge Kit VHX-73C-PU

Dakota Digital 1973-87 Chevy GMC Pickup Truck Analog Gauges Kit VHX-73C-PU-K-W

1973-87 Chevy / GMC Pickup Truck VHX Instruments

The 'square body' GM pickups have enjoyed a boom in popularity recently, and VHX-73C-PU is the perfect finishing touch for many of these builds. Easily installed using an original dash bezel (not included) while providing up-to-date information with world-class technology, the system allows use of OEM gear indicator and turn signal locations.

*Bezel shown in any pics is NOT included, shown for visual/presentation purposes.
System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel.

Fully lit needles, backlit faces, and 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 their facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the VHX Series has completely revolutionized the instrumentation industry!

VHX System Includes:

Analog Gauges

• Speedometer - 0-160 MPH
• Tachometer - 0-8000 RPM
• Oil Pressure - 0-80 psi
• Water Temperature - 100-260°F
• 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 Center

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
• 1/4 mile time
• 1/4 mile end speed / trap speed
• High speed recall
• High RPM recall

Gauges:

• Speedometer - 0-255 MPH
• Tachometer - 0-9,990 RPM
• Oil Pressure - 0-100 psi displayed in 1 psi increments
• Water Temperature - 100-300°F displayed in 1°F 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

• 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, sold separately
• 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 Drive Speed Sensor/Generator - Replaces GM style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness. Tremec and Ford style adapters available upon 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.

Brand: Dakota Digital
Part Number: VHX-73C-PU-K-W

Note: Image is for reference only, actual product may vary slightly.