Dakota Digital HDX-78C-MC-K 78-88 G-Body HDX Instruments, Black

Dakota Digital HDX-78C-MC-K 78-88 G-Body HDX Instruments, Black

Sku # 365HDX78CMCK

Mfr. Part # HDX-78C-MC-K

1978-88 Chevrolet G Body cars with the six-round gauge clusters can also enjoy the perks of HDX! Not for the sweep-style cluster, this bolt-in package affords six analog readings, stock-location turn signals and a pair of TFT message centers. Use your stock housing, blackout plate and front bezel for a painless upgrade! Choose from Black or Silver Alloy face styling.

Available with your choice of black or silver alloy gauge-face styling, each HDX system allows the user to select independent illumination colors for the gauge readings and needles, as well as the message centers. Calibration and personal settings are manipulated with the built-in, capacitive-touch buttons, or the available Bluetooth app for Apple and Android devices. Each needle hub is black nickel plated spun-aluminum to match the buttons. All HDX instrument systems feature dead-faced indicators (turn signals, high beam, check engine, cruise control, parking brake, plus two user-definable), and a red, settable warning light for each gauge. With our central control box, installation is greatly simplified with vehicle-harness sourced signals and supplied, solid state sending units connecting cleanly to their respective terminal.

• Bezel not included, shown for visual/presentation purposes
• System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel
• Will not fit rectangular sweep-style speedometer cluster
• Black alloy gauge-face
• 1978-88 Chevy Monte Carlo
• 1978-87 Chevy El Camino
• 1978-83 Chevy Malibu

Features

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.

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.

This Part Fits

Analog Gauges

Speedometer

• 0 -160 MPH
• 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

Fuel Level

• E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F

Voltmeter

• 9- 17 VDC

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 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-2000 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.

Calibration and Use

Pushbutton Control

• Dakota Digital instrument systems are programmed and operated by the push of a button. A two-sided rocker switch is included with each package; mount this switch in an easily accessible location when in the driving position. The rocker switch provides 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. Once configured, this same switch is used to access the wealth of information located in the digital message centers.

Calibration

• All calibration settings are handled through the included pushbutton switch 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.

Includes Wire Harness

Yes

Includes Mounting Bracket(s)

No

Mount Type

Uses Factory Hangers

Number of Gauge Housings

1

Gauge Set Design

Dash Cluster

Oil Pressure Gauge Included

Yes

Water Temperature Gauge Included

Yes

Fuel Level Gauge Included

Yes

Fuel Pressure Gauge Included

No

Water Pressure Gauge Included

No

Oil Temperature Gauge Included

No

Ammeter Gauge Included

No

Turn Signals Included

Yes

Boost/Pyrometer Gauge Included

No

Exhaust Pressure Gauge Included

No

Odometer Gauge Included

Yes

Oil Pressure Sender Included

Yes

Speed Sender Included

Yes

Notes

Will not fit rectangular sweep-style speedometer cluster, Not all OEM indicator lamp functions will be replaced

Needle Color

User-Selectable

Light Color

30+ User-Selectable Options

Included Adapter/Fitting

Adapter bushings from 1/4″ to 3/8″ and 1/2″ NPT, 12mm and 16mm x 1.30

Sending Unit

Includes Water Temperature Sender, Oil Pressure Sender, Speed Sender, and Control Box