Dakota Digital VHX-81D-PU-S-R 81-93 Dodge Truck VHX Instruments

Upgrade your 1981-93 Full Size Truck or Ramcharger with this direct-fit instrument system! Six analog readouts bolt within the three OEM gauge opening, featuring a pair of LCD message centers, LED Lighting and nearly unlimited expansion ability. This system reuses your existing front bezel for a seamless upgrade. Compatible with stock drivetrains or an updated conversion, the speedometer can be used in mechanical applications or with a pre-existing VSS. 

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 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.

• Back lit technology
• Programmed and operated by the push of a button
• Sold as a Kit

Speedometer

0 -160 MPH (optional metric version 0- 255 kmh)

Tachometer

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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"

 

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.