Dakota Digital Has Classic Mopar Owners Covered With VHX Gauge Sets

chargercudavhxIn the world of the automotive aftermarket, a vast majority of Mopar owners know that when it comes to direct-fit replacement parts, the pickings are slim. Whether it’s engine, suspension, or body – you have to know the right people in order to get the right parts for your early Dodge or Plymouth musclecar. And when it comes to instrumentation, the choices were limited as well: cut some holes in your dash, or spend thousands getting your factory gauges reconditioned.

But for those who like the aftermarket look and don’t care to cut holes in their dashes, Dakota Digital has got something that you’ll want to take a closer look at. Always expanding its VHX direct-fit instrument clusters, Dakota Digital has gauge sets for 1968-1970 B-body and 1970-1974 E-body Dodge and Plymouth vehicles.charger01

1968-1970 B-Body Mopars

The VHX Series of gauges combines the reliability of a digital input, and the aesthetics of the analog gauge for classic vehicles. With options for red, white, or blue LED back lighting, and either satin silver or black alloy gauge faces, you can get a look that’s different enough to be custom, yet still look right at home in your dash. The gauges can be read in any lighting condition, with clear markings and lighting.

charger05The twin LCD message centers will give you several options each, whether it’s speed, mileage, or even performance timing, as well as additional gauges that can be added using the Buss Interface Module (BIM) system with available senders. These will give you the option to display readings like temperature or pressure right on the message centers.

Applications for the VHX-68D include: 1968-70 Dodge Charger/Super Bee, 1969-70 Coronet, and 1970 Plymouth GTX/Road Runner. The cluster is a one-piece unit that attaches to your existing instrument panel faceplate, without interfering with the factory switches.

cuda011970-1974 E-Body Mopars

Hot off the press is the new VHX direct-fit instrument system for 1970-1974 Dodge Challenger and 1970-1974 Plymouth ‘Cuda with the Rallye gauge package. Like the B-body instrumentation, thesix-gauge VHX-70D fits the Rallye dash with no modifications necessary. The speedometer and tachometer also have the LCD message center that can display a multitude of information, including add-on gauges.

cuda03Available in silver alloy or black alloy, a choice of red, white, or blue LED back lighting is available. When you desire a custom look but can’t find anything but the factory gauges to fit your E-body dash, Dakota Digital has broken the cookie-cutter mold and provided Mopar owners with some very cool instrumentation.

The VHX Series uses solid state sensors and precision stepper motors to provide dead-on accuracy. The limited lifetime warranty and complete support from Dakota Digital will ensure that you’re in good hands when it comes it comes time for installation.

Whether you’ve upgraded to a modern powerplant, or stayed with the tried and true old school motivation, the VHX Series will work with any system. The factory harness can be modified to work with the VHX Series, or any aftermarket wiring system can be wired up to the control box for either gauge set. The simple, single CAT5 cable connection makes installation of the gauges straight forward, and the control box can be mounted anywhere accessible under the dash.

Visit the Dakota Digital website for more information about the VHX Series, as well as many other options for your custom ride, and Like them on Facebook to keep up with the latest news.

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Michael Harding

Michael is a Power Automedia contributor and automotive enthusiast who doesn’t discriminate. Although Mopar is in his blood, he loves any car that looks great and drives even faster.
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