Condition:New Brand:Dakota Digital Warranty:Yes Manufacturer Part Number:VHX-69P-FIR Country of Manufacture:United States Interchange Part Number:VHX Analog / Digital Instrumentation Part Brand:DAKOTA DIGITAL Other Part Number:Dash Carrier Speedometer Tachometer Gauge Cluster

1969 Pontiac Firebird VHX Instruments

from Dakota Digital

VHX-69P-FIR

The 1969 Firebird is the perfect vehicle for modification and bringing its features to today’s standards. These VHX Systems fit directly into the stock Firebird gauge carrier and include new clear lenses, the stock instrument lenses will no longer be used (bezel not included).

The ally to the '69 Camaro in the Pony car wars, the 1969 Firebird brought good looks and Pontiac power to the game. Set up yours with this direct-fit instrument system while retaining your original instrument 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!

Fits into stock bezel, bezel is NOT included.

VHX System Includes:

Analog Gauges

Speedometer - 0-140 MPH (optional metric version 0-225 kmh)
Tachometer - 0-8000 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 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 (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.

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.

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.

VHX-69P-FIR with SILVER ALLOY style and BLUE display (bezel is NOT included, fits into stock bezel):

VHX-69P-FIR with SILVER ALLOY style and RED display (bezel is NOT included, fits into stock bezel):

VHX-69P-FIR with CARBON FIBER style and BLUE display (bezel is not included):

BLUE display at night:

VHX-69P-FIR with CARBON FIBER style and RED display (bezel is NOT included):

At Night:

VHX-69P-FIR with BLACK ALLOY style and BLUE display (bezel is NOT included):

Indicators:

At Night:

VHX-69P-FIR with BLACK ALLOY style and RED display (bezel is NOT included):

Indicators:

At Night:

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