Dakota Digital 1978 - 88 Chevy Monte Carlo, 1978- 87 Chevy El Camino/GMC Caballero and 1978 - 83 Chevy Malibu VHX Instruments
(will not fit rectangular sweep-style speedometer dashes) VHX-78C-MC-C-B with CARBON FIBER style and BLUE backlighting
Finally, a good-looking solution for Chevy G-Bodies! A simple installation into the stock instrument housing, Dakota Digital squeezes six analog gauge readouts plus two digital LCD message centers into Monte Carlo-style clusters. Upgrade your El Camino, Malibu, or Monte Carlo's individual-gauge cluster! Will not fit sweep-style speedometer dashes.
Full 6 Gauge Instrument System installs into OEM bezel (bezel is NOT included). Fits 1978-88 Chevy Monte Carlo/ 1978-87 Chevy El Camino and Malibu with the round speedometer and gauges. Also fits 1978- 87 GMC Caballero.
*The VHX-78C-MC fits into a stock or reproduction style dash bezel (bezel shown in any pic is NOT included, shown for demonstration purposes only).
**The VHX-78C-MC gauge system will NOT fit the rectangular sweep-style speedometer cluster.** If you have the rectangular sweep-style speedometer, please look up the VHX-78C-MAL instead!
This system fits the following vehicles:
- 1978-88 Chevy Monte Carlo
- 1978-87 Chevy El Camino / GMC Caballero (with round gauges / does not fit clusters with sweep-style speedometer)
- 1978-83 Chevy Malibu (with round gauges / does not fit clusters with sweep-style speedometer)
Fully lit needles, backlit faces, and three 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 response, 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!
Please scroll through the listing for moreinformation and pictures of this system.
MHX-78C-MC-C-B Metric system (KM/H and degrees Celsius)is available as a custom option for no additional cost, but may takeapproximately 8-16 weeks to build. Some systems may take a little longer due tothe pandemic and high demand affecting production.If you want to purchasethe metric system, please just include a note with your payment or send us amessage after you make your purchase.
VHX System Includes:
Analog Gauges
Speedometer - 0-140 MPH (optional metric version 0-225 kmh)
Tachometer - 0-8000 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 ispopular with performance instrumentation due to precise lighting allowingyou see what istrulyimportant 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 Center
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
1/4mile end speed (trap speed)
High speed recall
High RPM recall
Gauges:
Speedometer (0-255 MPH / KM/H)
Tachometer (0-9,990 RPM)
Oil Pressure (0-100 psi displayed in 1 psi increments)
Water Temperature (100-300ºF / 40-150ºC displayed in 1ºF/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
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, sold separately)
4 x 4 (When vehicle is equipped)
Wait to Start (When vehicle is equipped)
Included Sensors:
Water Temperature - 1/8" NPT, ground isolated sensor with a10 ftharness.
Oil Pressure - 1/8" NPT solid state sensor with a 10 ft harness.
Cable Drive 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" to1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" NPT bushingsalong with bushings for12mm and 16mmx 1.5 - Dakota Digitalinstrumentsare programmed and operated by the push of a button. Simply mount the included pushbuttonssupplied with yourgaugesina convenientand easily accessible location. These buttons are used to calibrate your speedometer, set the cylinder count andthefuel levelgauge. Once properly configuredthese same buttons are used to access the wealth of informationlocated in the Digital Message Centers.
More info about this system and pics are available below. This listing is for ONE VHX gauge system with your choice of style and backlighting color. Please let us know your options when you make your purchase.
VHX-78C-MC with CARBON FIBER style and BLUE display (bezel is not included):
Shown mounted (housing not included):
Blue At Night:
Back of Unit:
