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Dakota Digital MFD3-81C-MC-Z Metric Custom Build System for Chevrolet | GMC 1978-1987
$840.75
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Now compatible with more model years!!

Dakota Digital Series III instrument systems offer the latest technologies and features for your custom vehicle. High brightness vacuum fluorescent displays provide a lifetime of trouble free use while offering increased accuracy and features!

Full 6 Gauge Instrument System fits into OEM bezel NOW 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.

*Bezel not included, shown for visual/presentation purposes.
System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel.

**Will not fit rectangular sweep-style speedometer cluster.**


Specifications:
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- 300F (optional metric version 0- 150C)
  • 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/km/h) on the opposite scale of the main speedometer.
Built-in Indicators
  • Indicators
    • Turn Signals (Left/ Right)
    • High Beam
    • Check Engine
    • Parking Brake
    • Cruise Control (On/ On & Engaged when a vehicle is equipped)
    • Gear Position (Optional GSS-3000 sensor required)
    • 4 x 4 (When a vehicle is equipped)
    • Wait to Start (When a vehicle is equipped)
  • **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.
Included Sensors
  • Water Temperature
    • 1/8" NPT, the 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 Ford and/ or GM style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness. The sensor requires approximately 5" clearance 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 Dimensions
    • 5.5" x 3.5"x 1"
Calibration
  • Push button
    • Dakota Digital instruments are programmed and operated by the push of a button. Simply mount the included push buttons supplied with your gauges in a convenient and easily accessible location. These buttons are used to calibrate your speedometer and 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.


Fitment:
  • Chevrolet El Camino 1978-1987
  • Chevrolet Malibu 1978-1983
  • Chevrolet Monte Carlo 1978-1988
  • GMC Caballero 1978-1987

Other Part Numbers:
Dakota Digital #DAK-MFD381CMCZ

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Vehicle
1978-1987
Chevrolet El Camino
1978-1983
Chevrolet Malibu
1978-1987
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
1978-1987
GMC Caballero
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