Dakota Digital VHX-70P-FIR-K-W 1970-81 Firebird VHX Instruments

Quickly gaining ground on its Chevrolet counterpart, the second-gen Firebird has had a cult-following since The Bandit slid across every movie screen in America. We’re here to help you outrun Buford T. Justice with our direct-fit, bolt-in instrument system for the five-gauge cluster. If you have a three-gauge dash and prefer to not drill extra holes, don’t install the Oil and Temp gauges; the information will still be available through the LCD message centers!

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!

• Black face
• White display
• Uses factory bezel

Features

Lighting Technology

Brightness

• Both daytime and nighttime brightness can be easily controlled through the HDX setup menu, allowing you to choose your preferred lighting intensity level, toggled by the activation of the headlight switch. If on-the-fly rotary type control is desired, the DIM-1 is a common accessory to add this functionality.

Technology

• Full LED backlighting provides a strikingly visual gauge package, with sharp contrast for ease of viewing both night and day. Full RBG backlighting allows you to create the specific color you want, with a unique daytime and nighttime theme if desired. Whether your goal is an OE look or something truly bold, the HDX Series lets you make that choice.

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

Digital Message Centers

Standard Displays

• Odometer (One-time user settable, Million Mile)
• Dual (A/B) Trip Meter (0- 9,999.9)
• Clock (12 hour)
• Estimated Range/Miles to Empty

Performance Meters

• 0- 60 MPH Timer (0- 100 kmh)
• 1/4 and 1/8 mile time
• 1/4 and 1/8 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)
• Two Auxiliary input indicators with user-programmable labels
• Each analog gauge sweep contains a red LED indicator for quick notice of a warning condition (except speedometer)
• **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.

Wiring and Setup Manual

Quick Start Manual

Mounting Manual