1978 - 88 Chevy Monte Carlo, 1978- 87 Chevy El Camino/GMC Caballero and 1978 - 83 Chevy Malibu VHX Instruments

 

1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988

from Dakota Digital

VHX-78C-MC


Finally, a good-looking solution for Chevy G-Bodies! A simple installation into the stock instrument housing, Dakota Digital squeezes six analog gauge readouts plus two digital LCD message centers into Monte Carlo-style clusters. Upgrade your El Camino, Malibu, or Monte Carlo's individual-gauge cluster! Will not fit sweep-style speedometer dashes.

Fully lit needles, backlit faces, and three 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!

*The VHX-78C-MC fits into a stock dash bezel (not included).

Dakota Digital VHX Instrument Installation for:

• 78-88 Monte Carlo
• 78-87 Chevy El Camino / GMC Caballero  (with round gauges / does not fit clusters with sweep-style speedometer)
• 78-83 Chevy Malibu  (with round gauges / does not fit clusters with sweep-style speedometer)

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.

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 / KM/H)
Tachometer (0-9,990 RPM)
Oil Pressure (0-100 psi displayed in 1 psi increments)
Water Temperature (100-300ºF / 40-150ºC displayed in 1ºF/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.

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.

More info about this system and pics are available below. This listing is for ONE VHX gauge system with your choice of style and backlighting color. Please let us know your options when you make your purchase.

Metric system (KM/H and degrees Celsius) is available as a custom option (no additional cost) but may take 4-8 weeks to build.

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VHX-78C-MC with SILVER ALLOY style and BLUE display (bezel is not included):

VHX-78C-MC with SILVER ALLOY style and RED display (bezel is not included):

Kit:

VHX-78C-MC with SILVER ALLOY style and WHITE display (bezel is not included):

VHX-78C-MC with CARBON FIBER style and BLUE display (bezel is not included):

Shown mounted (housing not included):

Blue At Night:

VHX-78C-MC with CARBON FIBER style and RED display (bezel is not included):

Red At Night:

VHX-78C-MC with BLACK ALLOY style and BLUE display (bezel is not included):

VHX-78C-MC with BLACK ALLOY style and RED display (bezel is not included):

VHX-78C-MC with BLACK ALLOY style and WHITE display (bezel is not included):

At Night:

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