Dakota Digital Gauges ?

[L92 OLDS]

That's the version I intend to use, same layout as original, but backlit with white and red needles. Where did you put the switches for adjusting the settings?

I like the fact that most people don’t even notice they are aftermarket gauges. They look a lot like the factory rally pack. I put two momentary contacts (very small) in the insulation panel under the IP.

 

[L92 OLDS]

$800 dollars USD? Holy sh*t dude lol.

Yes, I agree that seems like a lot. But as noted the quality and reliability is there. Where else can you buy a modern gauge package that is designed specifically for your vehicle, looks factory stock and is plug and play? I much prefer this approach over trying to piece in individual gauges. I chose the blue backlighting since my car has a blue interior / exterior.

 

[mclellan83]

Yes, I agree that seems like a lot. But as noted the quality and reliability is there. Where else can you buy a modern gauge package that is designed specifically for your vehicle, looks factory stock and is plug and play? I much prefer this approach over trying to piece in individual gauges. I chose the blue backlighting since my car has a blue interior / exterior.

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I did the same but was hoping for the teal that the pics make it look like which it isn't, the one problem I have is that I have to set the speed multiple times. I did it the first time and then has asked again so I haven't done it again yet, but thinking that I have a accessory hooked when it should be constant for memory or something

But I very much enjoy the gauges themselves, I went overboard and bought every option they had so ended up not using some since I got the LS swap too since that was the original plan. But it is nice to have all my air ride listed in the gauges as well

 

[dgmeadows]

Yes, I agree that seems like a lot. But as noted the quality and reliability is there. Where else can you buy a modern gauge package that is designed specifically for your vehicle, looks factory stock and is plug and play? I much prefer this approach over trying to piece in individual gauges. I chose the blue backlighting since my car has a blue interior / exterior.

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Thanks for the replies and pics. The car I am working on is a diesel that will soon get a gas engine, so the tachometer and fuel gauge would need to be changed out. The 79 Cutlass I had 30 years ago had glitchy gauges - I actually put a crack in the instrument panel surround slapping on it to get the gauges to work (I can laugh about it now.) So, I figure if I am taking them out, might as well get a good reliable modern set, but I do prefer the traditional look. Dakota also has a cruise control unit that should plug right in with an LS ECM and the DD gauge set up. I was looking at Dakota and another vintage-look gauge set. While the other is a little cheaper, it is essentially a gauge and panel package, but does not have the connectivity and options of the Dakota set. Plus, I suspect Dakota is an easier install with the remote located wiring block, so you don't have to connect every gauge individually behind the dash.

 

[g0thiac]

I guess you haven't priced gauges lately. That's about normal for a factory fit unit. You can drop $600 on Autometers, then have to mount them.

I haven't no lol, for that price I would wire up my own LED's and screen, but not everyone can do that obviously.