Product Description:
The other half of GM’s arsenal 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. 140MPH speedometer with nested 8,000RPM tach are complimented by a quad gauge with the rest of the important information. Take your pick of Black or Silver Alloy face styling!
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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the VHX Series has completely revolutionized the instrumentation industry!
*Uses factory bezel.
·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- 9,900 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-3000 sensor required) |
·4 x 4 (When vehicle is equipped) |
·Wait to Start (When vehicle is equipped) |
**Not all OEM indicator lamp functions will be replaced.
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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. Sensor requires approximately 5" clearance extending between the cable drive output and any obstruction. Part # 130011 (sold separately) allows for relocation of the pulse generator when additional clearance is required. (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. |
Control Box Dimensions |
5.5" x 3.5"x 1" |
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. |