1978-1987 El Camino Dakota Digital VHX Instrument System, Black Alloy Faces, Red Numbers VHX-78C-MC-K-R

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 in the USA, the VHX Series has completely revolutionized the instrumentation industry!
Features:
Analog Gauges:

• Speedometer : 0-140 MPH
• Tachometer: 0-8000 RPM
• Oil Pressure: 0-80 psi
• Water Temperature: 100-260 Fahrenheit
• 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 to 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, 1/4 Mile Time, 1/4 Mile End Speed (trap speed), High Speed Recall, High RPM Recall
• Gauges: Speedometer (0-255 MPH), Tachometer (0-9,900 RPM), Oil Pressure (0-100 psi displayed in 1 psi increments), Water Temperature (100-300 degrees Fahrenheit displayed in 1 degree 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
• High Beam
• Check Engine
• Parking Brake
• Cruise Control
• Gear Position (optional GSS-2000 sensor required)
• 4x4 (when vehicle is equipped)
• Wait to Start (when vehicle is equipped)

Included Sensors:

• Water Temperature: 1/8 in. NPT, ground isolated sensor with a 10ft harness
• Oil Pressure: 1/8 in. NPT solid state sensor with a 10ft harness
• Cable Driven Speed Sensor/Generator: Replaces GM style speedometer cables with a 10ft harness
• Bushings: Each kit comes with 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch and 1/2 inch 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 fuel level gauge. Once properly configured, these same buttons are used to access the wealth of information located in the Digital Message Centers

Manufacturer Part Number : VHX-78C-MC-K-R

Part Notes:

Full 6 gauge instrument system installs into OEM or reproduction bezel, not included. Will not fit rectangular sweep-style speedometer cluster, must have round speedometer and gauges package.