Dakota Digital VHX-73C-PU-S-B 73-87 Chevy Truck VHX Instruments

The ‘square body’ GM pickups are spreading like wildfire, and VHX-73C-PU is the perfect finishing touch for many of these builds. These kits are a snap to install with your original or reproduction dash bezel (not included) and provide up-to-date information with world-class technology while retaining subtle touches such as stock-location turn signals (now LED-lit) and provisions to retain the stock gear position indicator. 1973-87 pickups and SUVs through 1991.

Fully lit needles, backlit faces, and two 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 our facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the VHX Series has completely revolutionized the instrumentation industry!

• Bezel not included, shown for visual/presentation purposes
• System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel
• Silver Face
• Blue Display

Features

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 mile time
• 1/4 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.

Wiring and Setup Manual

Quick Start Manual

Mounting Manual