Custom Mounted Instruments - Uses OEM Gauge Housing

From Dakota Digital

		CUSTOM INSTRUMENTATION
		Couldn't find the right fit in a stock system? Or maybe you have an idea for a custom system. Our craftsmen can build you a Dakota Digital system using the gauge housing from your car or truck.

	STEP 1: What's your idea?
	CUSTOM FIT Get the perfect fit for your build.
	CUSTOM COLORS Customize the colors of your system to match the interior of your build. You can even send us a sample of a color you want matched. Additional charges apply for custom coloring; see below.
	CUSTOM GRAPHICS Make your instrumentation stand out from the crowd with custom graphics. Additional charges apply; see below.

STEP 2: Which Series?

HDX

If you like an analog face and needles but want to pair it with a color screen and customizeable backlighting, the HDX series is a perfect fit for you.

VHX

If you prefer a system that combines an analog face and needles with LCD readouts, then you'll want a VHX system.

VFD

If you prefer a sleek, dark face that's lit with digital readings, the VFD has you covered.

VIEW FEATURES COMPARISON
See pricing and more details below.

STEP 3: Prepare your housing.

If we are building a custom instrument system into your existing gauge housing, please prepare it to a finished state before sending the bezel and housing to us.

1. Stock housing must be in a useable state. If the housing is severely damaged we will not be able secure your custom instrumentation into it.

2. Stock housing must be in a finished state (painted, chromed, and/or polished). We do not provide these services.

3. To ensure that all dimensions are known and correct, include the OEM gauges and front clear lens(es). All unused parts will be returned to you upon completion.

4. Send parts to us with proper packing. Dakota Digital is not liable for damage due to improper shipping.

ORDERING
HDX DETAILS
VHX DETAILS
VFD DETAILS

ORDERING

PLACE YOUR ORDER

Select an option below to begin placing an order or to contact our Custom Shop. If you want more detail about an individual series, select the corresponding tab.

Current Custom Shop lead times are estimated at 4 months.

HDX DETAILS

Pricing

Product	Description	Price

HDX Custom Gauges	Six gauge custom analog instrument system, built into OEM bezel at factory.	Starting at $2,400.00

HDX Custom Clock	Matching HDX Clock to match your Custom HHX gauges, built into OEM bezel at factory (cannot be used as a standalone clock).	$500.00

Upgrades

Product	Description	Price

OEM Styling	Looking for an OEM looking gauge, custom background upgrade.	Starting at $300 for design work.

Hourly Rate	Hourly rate for additional design changes.	$85.00

Gauge Features

Analog Gauges

Speedometer

·0 -160 MPH (optional metric version 0- 260 kmh)

·Split scale provides resolution of a 120MPH speedometer, with a top end range of 160MPH.

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

Clock

·12 Hr Analog Clock Movement

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 mile 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-3000 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.

Lighting Technology

Colors

·Over 30 user-selectable color options allow you to independently change the needle color, sweep color and digital TFT display color.

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.

Themes

·With 12 factory preset color themes, you can quickly create a beautiful looking system. Or, for the ultimate in customization, choose all of the color zones yourself.

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. 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.

Calibration and Use

Pushbutton Control

·All HDX Series Instrument Systems include LED-lit onboard capacitive touch pushbuttons through the gauge face. These pushbuttons provide quick and consistent access to all functions, either in driving mode or while in the setup menu. Button-press feedback is available through the TFT Message Center, or through the included buzzer. Additionally, remote mounted switches can be wired into the HDX system if this proves more accessible based upon seating position. The HDX Series can also be completely configured through the Bluetooth app, suitable to Android and Apple devices. Using your existing tablet or smart phone, download the free app, sync your device to the HDX system, and enjoy quick and convenient menu navigation and real time gauge readouts for diagnostic use or a secondary display.

Calibration

·All calibration settings are handled through onboard capacitive touch switches or the remote Bluetooth app. While many calibration settings exist, the speedometer and fuel level are completed in most cases (unless GPS-50-2 is used, negating the need to calibrate the speedometer) through a few taps of the pushbuttons and a short test drive of the vehicle.

VHX DETAILS

Pricing

Product	Description	Price

VHX Custom Gauges	Six gauge custom analog instrument system, built into OEM bezel at factory.	Starting at $2,100.00

VHX Custom Clock	Matching VHX Clock to match your Custom VHX gauges, built into OEM bezel at factory. (cannot be used as a standalone clock)	$400.00

Upgrades

Product	Description	Price

OEM Styling	Looking for an OEM looking gauge, custom background upgrade	Starting at $300 for design work

Hourly Rate	Hourly rate for additional design changes	$85.00

Gauge Features

Analog Gauges

Speedometer

·0 -120, 0- 140 or 0- 160 MPH (metric or km/H versions are available )

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.

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 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

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)

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.
(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.

Calibration

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.

VFD DETAILS

Pricing

Item #	Description	Price

VFD3-ORIG-6	Six Gauge custom full-digital instrument system, built into OEM bezel at factory.	$1,300.00

VFD Clock	Matching VFD Clock to match your VFD gauges, built into OEM bezel at factory.	$225.00

Gauge Features

Digital Gauges

Speedometer

0 -255 MPH (optional metric version 0- 255 km/h)

Tachometer

0- 17,500 RPM

Oil Pressure

0- 99 psi

Water Temperature

0- 300ºF (optional metric version 0- 150ºC)

Fuel Level

0- 99%

Voltmeter

8- 17 VDC

Standard Colors

Blue or Teal

Digital Message Centers

Standard Displays

Odometer (One time user settable, Million Mile)

Dual (A/B) Trip Meter (0- 9,999.9)

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) opposite scale of main speedometer.

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-3000 sensor required)

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 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.
(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.

Calibration

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.