Dakota Digital RTX Series! - EASIEST and FASTEST way to MODERNIZE your Classics Gauge's

FULL Install and setup of the latest RTX series gauges and OBDII BIM Module from Dakota Digital in our '79 Mustang Coupe #projectegobruise. These gauges are a game changer! Using the BIM-01-2 Module to pull data direct from the OBDII port on the Ford Control Pack a perfect combo for modern engine swapped foxbodies and keep the engine bay clean.
This video is a full overview, install, and setup with the bluetooth enabled Dakota Digital App.

[@i-still-cruz2430]

I sub to several Fox/Mustang channels but your build is my all time favorite. Everything you have done or plan is well thought out. And the fact you are doing it at home in your garage reminds us we can do it also. Thanks for great content and never disappointing 👍

[@HOUSEOFDULA]

Man I really really appreciate comments like this...keeps me motivated. And yes! whats the fun in letting big shops build your car for you. It all can absolutely be done at home, just takes a little creativity.

[@Gear1993Head]

Just wanna say. I look forward to each of your videos. I've been watching almost every fox channel their is for years and years including yourself. And you are one of the only ones left who hasn't sold out to sponsors guiding your opinions or making mindless, babbling content every other day just for views. One of the last relatable channels for the normal average guy if you ask me and I hope you keep it up!

[@HOUSEOFDULA]

Man i can’t say how i appreciate hearing that. Sorry I just now noticed this comment… A lot of folks compare me to those guys…truth is, I’m still a tiny nobody in the KZbin world, and still do it for fun and for the small group of people who seem to deeply appreciate this content. But its folks and comments like this, every now and then, that keep me doing it. I’m certainly not sponsored and not getting paychecks from KZbin .. but in all honesty, I’ve had a part here or there given to me out discounted, because I was usually going to pay full price for the part anyway. I’m grateful for that, but you end up making the content feel like a sales pitch our commercial “usually” some companies have been great. But there are “partnered videos” for a single product, and definitely not a sponsorship. Without sponsorships you have more freedom imo. Anyway, appreciate this! Cheers

[@Riffs_Garage]

Mike, that gauge setup is legit!!

[@HOUSEOFDULA]

Thank you! I think so as well

[@lamarw9901]

Cool stuff, always encouraging to accomplish things in the shop. Thank you for the longer videos, I want the tips on how to and how not to do things. We all have those, I wouldn't do it that way again things. Everyone I know that has run the OBD2 interface style Dakota Digital clusters on various platforms has loved them. Looking good.

[@maxsteve998]

U make it look so easy. Awesome job

[@dugganracecraft]

I LOVE these. I wish they would come out with one for a Mustang II, it would make my life so much easier 😂

[@4eyefoxbodyfanclub625]

Those gages are amazing, good job Dula! 🤠👍

[@HOUSEOFDULA]

Thanks!

[@david37203]

This car looks really good. Good job

[@ahwasilewski]

I have the white VHX gauges in my ‘88. I love them, but these make me a little jealous. These are really cool.

[@strangedemon]

Good choice I love my rtx. Fantastic dash with great options.

[@gerryj8839]

Badass! Set the odometer to the actual miles of the VIN number and write a small note on the underside of the hood of the engine miles@ mileage of the swap. That way it won't trigger a mileage BS trigger on carfax.

[@HOUSEOFDULA]

Yeah thats the plan, plus no telling how many miles are on that ecoBoost motor either, was told it was 30-40k

[@MrTopherTX]

Look into the Newrad Solutions Digital EZ harness when you do Dakota Digital Gauges on the 86.

[@MrLocomechanic]

So awesome bro love it!

[@umakemerandy3669]

Man that is fantastic, i want!

[@CCWFOX]

Oh man i just got my yesterday I'm going to try to knock it out tomorrow.

[@antiricergt]

My half sister works for them. I was going to get one since they work with the Terminator X. She said they were a thing I could buy that made them work together or something like that. I’ve never ordered it I’ve been busy and money has been elsewhere

[@HOUSEOFDULA]

Yes they do. Same type concept I used for the ODB2 interface. This is the BIM-01-02-HLLY module. Feeds right to the gauges. Im telling ya, Dakota Digital has it all covered. www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=1105/category_id=-1/mode=prod/prd1105.htm

[@rexracer537]

Great Video 👍thanks for the upload. Couple Q's If ur running the BIM module to the ODB do you still need a speedo cable? Also which readings/indicators DO NOT go through the ODB/BIM and have to be ran separately Thanks again👍

[@HOUSEOFDULA]

Good question. I'll answer this on what I believe, but you might want to call Dakota Digital to confirm. This depends on your ECU. If your ECU has a VSS (speed sensor) then the BIM will pick it up the PID and allow that as an option for the speedo input. My ECU is a ford control pack, so just enough to run the run, but nothing else, no trans control, or speed control. Most ECUs, factory will know its speed from the VSS and send that signal to the Speedo. This is true for all the readings that go through or cant go through the ODB/BIM. If the engine's computer reads it it, the BIM will read it, like Oil press, engine temp, tach, Air temp, boost etc... Things that typically don't go through an ECU...Fuel level, typically separate from the ECU and goes through its own harness, indicator lights like turn signals, bright's indicator..things like that. One thing I love is the Check Engine Light, when thrown on the ECU will throw it up on the dash like a modern car. There really is nothing of this caliber like this on the market that can so quickly and easily convert your classic to a modern instrument cluster.

[@rexracer537]

@@HOUSEOFDULA thanks

[@ziggy760]

So with the BIM module you plug into obdii and it inputs direct data from ecu into DD gauges? No wiring aside from that being the module and obdii

[@HOUSEOFDULA]

That's correct. Zero gauge wiring except for "typically" fuel and speedo. For me I just had to tap speedo into existing T5's VSS sensor, and will calibrate it when its running, OR you can also use DD's GPS speedo module, and not wire the speedo either. And the fuel gauge is independent, but works with virtually any sending unit. "MAYBE" if some ECUs are aware of the gas gauge level, the BIM will pick it up. But typically its not. Its really genius, a game changer IMO because I dont need to run wires to the engine compartment for tach, temp, air temp, oil pressure, voltage etc...And because this is a boosted motor and ford uses a map sensor, the ECU has this info...I can tell the BIM module to use this, and now I have a boost gauge on my dash.

[@ziggy760]

@@HOUSEOFDULA gotcha. Thank you sir. I’ve got an 03 grand Marquis/crown Vic chassis swap project on an F100 so I was looking into this module to make life easier as I kept all the modern wiring

[@HOUSEOFDULA]

@@ziggy760 Sweet!! I just picked me up a '67 bumpside. Love it and, and crown vic swap is the way to go. It's perfect for this setup. A little $$$ but all in all so worth it.

[@ReviewedYourVideo]

Do you have that stock 2.3 intake that was on the car 2.3 lima? Thanks.

[@HOUSEOFDULA]

I do not sir. I sold the whole motor to a foxbody buddy.

[@ReviewedYourVideo]

@@HOUSEOFDULA darn. My 79 turbo notch is either going back to turbo or going N/A. I have considered EcoBoost.