1953-54 Chevy Car VHX Instruments:VHX-53C-X-X

This all-new instrument system fits directly into a stock or reproduction gauge bezel of a 1953- 54 Chevy car. Due to the unique dash arrangement in this car, steel within the stock dash will need to be trimmed to allow for a larger instrument cluster.

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.

GAUGES

SPEEDOMETER: ·
  • 0 -160 MPH (or metric version 0- 255 kmh)

TACHOMETER: ·
  • 0- 8,000 RPM

OIL PRESSURE:·
  • 0- 80 psi

WATER TEMP: ·
  • 100- 260ºF (or 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.

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 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.

BUILT-IN INDICATORS

• TURN SIGNALS (L/R)
• HIGH BEAM
• CHECK ENGINE
• PARKING BRAKE
• CRUISE CONTROL
• GEAR POSITION*
• 4 X 4 INDICATOR
• WAIT TO START

INCLUDED SENSORS & HARDWARE

COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
WATER TEMP 1/8" NPT, ground isolated sensor with a 10 ft harness.
OIL PRESSURE 1/8" NPT solid state sensor with a 10 ft harness.
SPEED SENSOR 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 5.5" x 3.5" x 1"

CALIBRATION

Dakota Digital instruments are programmed by pushbutton. Use the included buttons to calibrate your speedometer, set cylinder count, and fuel level. Access all secondary data via the Digital Message Centers.

SKU DKD-VHX-53C-X-X
Barcode # #N/A
Brand Dakota Digital
Shipping Weight 3.1818kg
Shipping Width 0.356m
Shipping Height 0.152m
Shipping Length 0.610m
Shipping Cubic 0.033008320m3

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