Dakota Digital VHX-57C-S-R 1957 Chevy Car VHX Instruments, Silver

Arguably the pinnacle of 1950’s design, the 1957 Chevy dash is a favorite among builders. VHX-57C triples the amount of information available without modification. Stock indicators can be retained, or connected to VHX control box for full integration. Fits original gauge housing and can be used with factory or reproduction trim rings, sold separately.

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!

• Silver face
• Red display
• Bezel not included, shown for visual/presentation purposes
• System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel

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.

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.

 

Analog Gauges

Speedometer

• 0 -160 MPH

Tachometer

• 0- 8,000 RPM

Oil Pressure

• 0- 80 psi

Water Temperature

• 100- 260ºF

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 (0- 100 kmh)
• 1/4 time
• 1/4 mile end speed (trap speed)
• High-speed recall
• High RPM recall

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-2000 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.
  • If additional indicators are desired within the new instrument system, consider repurposing any unused indicators to suit your application.

Calibration and Use

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

Wiring and Setup Manual

Quick Start Manual

Mounting Manual