Digital Gauge System VFD3 Series With Console Gauges Without Bezel 1971 - 1973 - Dakota Digital

Digital Gauges System, VFD3 Series, With Console Gauges, Vacuum Fluorescent Display, 1971-73 Mustang, Without Bezel

DOES NOT INCLUDE BEZEL. Use original or reproduction bezel like part # 644.

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!

This includes center gauges for the console gauge pod.

DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY BEZELS.

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SPECIFICATIONS:

• Speedometer (Digital Gauge): ·0 -255 MPH
• Tachometer (Digital Gauge): ·0- 17,500 RPM
• Oil Pressure (Digital Gauge): ·0- 99 psi
• Water Temperature (Digital Gauge): ·0- 300 F
• Fuel Level (Digital Gauge): ·0- 99%
• Voltmeter (Digital Gauge): ·8- 17 VDC
• Standard Colors (Digital Gauge): Blue or Teal
• Standard Displays (Digital Message Center): Odometer (One time user settable, Million Mile); Dual (A/B) Trip Meter (0- 9,999.9)
• Performance Meters (Digital Message Center): 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 (Digital Message Center): ·Speedometer (0- 255 MPH/kmh) opposite scale of main speedometer.
• Built-in 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); 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: Temp sender; Oil pressure; Speed sender
• 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 Ford and/ or 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.
• 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"
• 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.

FITMENT:

• 1971 - 1973 Mustang

IMPORTANT INSTALLATION NOTE: Please contact Dakota Digital directly for technical support

INSTRUCTION FILES:
Wiring & Setup Manual
Quick Start Manual

Which extras items that are not included with this kit does Dakota Digital recommend that you consider?

Because Dakota Digital includes the required sensors for the Oil Pressure, Water Temperature and Speedometer with all its RTX, HDX, VHX and VFD instrument systems, in many cases no additional parts will be required. However, you may wish to consider the following optional items:

GSS-3000 - Universal Gear Position Sensor:All Instrument packages contain a gear shift indicator display allowing the transmission gear position (Park, Reverse, etc.) to be shown within the message center. The GSS-3000 accommodates automatic transmissions with 2- 4 forward gears and enjoys a simple and straightforward installation.
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DIM-1 - Light Dimming KnobAlthough Dakota Digital instrument systems are programmable for both day and night intensity levels, the DIM-1 will allow rotary, or on-the-fly brightness adjustment added convenience.
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BIM-17-2 - Compass w/ Outside Temperature ModuleThe Dakota Digital BIM-17-2 makes it easy to add compass and outside air temperature information to your VFD/ VHX/HDX/ RTX instrument system. Readouts are visible in the instrument system's message centers; sending units and mounting hardware included.
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING TIME NOTE: If out of stock at our facilities, your Dakota Digital gauges may be made to order by Dakota Digital. Please allow additional shipping time. Below is an estimate depending on the series.
- VFD series: 4-6 weeks
- VHX, HDX, RTX: Up to 18-20 weeks
The above times are estimates, and if you are ordering an out of stock gauge set, we will do our best to contact you with a more precise lead time. In many cases it can ship sooner, but those are estimates provided directly by Dakota Digital.