Upgrade Your Chevy G-Body with Dakota Digital VHX Instruments

If you're looking to give your Chevrolet G-Body a serious facelift, the Dakota Digital VHX instrument system is a game changer. This isn't just about looks—it's about functionality and accuracy, too. Designed to fit right into your stock instrument housing, it packs six analog gauges and two digital displays into a Monte Carlo-style cluster. Perfect for your El Camino, Malibu, or Monte Carlo, this upgrade is straightforward and satisfying.

One of the first things you'll notice is the full backlighting—those needles pop, and the gauge faces are easy to read, day or night. The two LCD message centers are super clear, giving you all the info you need at a glance. But what really sets the VHX Series apart are the nitty-gritty details: micro-controlled precision stepper motors and solid-state sensors ensure you get accurate readings every time. Plus, you can customize the display feedback to suit your style. And let’s not forget the lifetime warranty—Dakota Digital stands behind their stuff, and that’s a big deal in this game.

This full 6-gauge system fits 1978-83 Chevy El Camino and Malibu models with the OEM long sweep speedometer. It’s also compatible with the 1978-83 GMC Caballero. Just so you know, the bezel isn’t included, but it uses your existing OEM or reproduction-style bezel, so no need to worry about that.

Specifications

• Speedometer: 0 - 160 MPH (or optional metric version up to 255 km/h)
• Tachometer: 0 - 8,000 RPM
• Oil Pressure: 0 - 80 psi
• Water Temperature: 100 - 260°F (or optional metric version 40 - 120°C)
• Fuel Level: E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F
• Voltmeter: 9 - 17 VDC

Standard Displays

• Odometer: One-time user settable, Million Mile
• Dual (A/B) Trip Meter: 0 - 9,999.9
• Clock: 12-hour format

Performance Meters

• 0-60 MPH Timer
• 1/4 Mile Time
• 1/4 Mile End Speed (trap speed)
• High Speed Recall
• High RPM Recall

Lighting

The backlit technology is a standout feature, making it easy to read the gauges quickly, even in low light. Each number, tick mark, and indicator is illuminated by a series of LEDs, so you can focus on what matters most when you're on the road.

Indicators

• Turn Signals (Left/Right)
• High Beam
• Check Engine
• Parking Brake
• Cruise Control (On/Engaged when equipped)
• Gear Position (Optional GSS-3000 sensor required)
• 4x4 (When equipped)
• Wait to Start (When equipped)

Style

With a sleek black alloy background and an OEM sweep speedometer, this setup not only performs well but looks sharp too.

Fitment

• Chevrolet Malibu: 1978-1983

Notes

• Bezel not included; shown for visual purposes.
• System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel.
• VHX-78C-MC won’t fit rectangular OEM long sweep-style speedometer clusters; order VHX-78C-MAL instead.
• Expected Time of Arrival: 12-16 weeks.