Intellitronix Digital "Create-A-Dash" System

I wanted gauges that most people did not have but also looked very good. These come in blue, green, and red as well as white. I chose white so that I could do some trick things with the color later. These were not as expensive as others AND I could put them in any configuration that I wanted to. It took me about a day to go and buy all the wiring , terminal strips, and hardware) and install the gauges. Nothing went wrong during the installation of the create a dash system.

[@jamesgizasson]

This is an absolute killer look! I already had to build my own dash... Now it's time for gauges!! :3

[@youngdeezy510]

Eugene you are the man for the the way you out it all together major props for that. Very clean install. This would be a sick upgrade for my SS monte.

[@MrDizzy76]

Awsome ! I have been inspired to repeat your success in at least two of my vehicles (one being a motorcycle). I am at least 6 months away from being able to start my first project , but I will post up load a video when the project is complete .

[@m88231]

I look forward to your project. I'll keep an eye out for it!

[@genericdude6551]

Nice job. I was wondering if the kit has provisions that will change the LEDs to yellow and red for warnings for the tach, battery voltage, oil pressure, and water temperature.

[@jenderarevalo]

Looks nice i like that white color too easy to see

[@theone4140]

Dude I'm so glad you made this video. I've been wanting to do something like this for some time and your video helped me make my decision. I'll be installing these on my Jeep soon

[@excodenim]

you are the MAN !!! nice work mate !

[@m88231]

I appreciate that

[@scottbrown6289]

Good job! Looks great! Ty for making a video on this. Helped me decide on what to get

[@m88231]

Yep-Yep!!! the best thing is, it will work for ANY application because you can change the configuration. With the blacked out window, you don't see any of the circuit boards. You are also not stuck with the round bezels like other units.

[@Intellitronix]

Hello Eugene, I do the marketing at Intellitronix. We noticed your video pertaining our Create A Dash. We thought it was well done and informative. Is it possible for us to use it on our website? Credit would be given and it would be very appreciated from us. Thanks, Intellitronix

[@JamesThomas-tu1ny]

Blast from the past "radio shack" I feel old

[@dennismattson8383]

What's with the fuel gauge that's running amok from 33 to 62 back and forth? Love these digital gauges, but need to figure out what to do with my other dash lights.. Traction control, Cruise, Airbag, Low Coolant, E-brake, ABS, Seatbelt, Security, Low Fuel, Check Engine, etc.. in a '96 Regal

[@m88231]

I tried some different shades but they did not come out the way I wanted them, so they are white again. The gauges come in White, Red, Green and Blue. I think you can get them in combinations of colors as well but this may be through ebay only. You can call the company and find out what they offer.

[@Survivor87]

+Eugene Mitchell I did what you did and got the white gauges, I used the color film from a place on ebay, various colors..and they look great. I think it was about $2.00 a sheet, and they are about 8x11.

[@MegaTapdog]

i know this is bit old but i wanted to thank you for sharing. i'm looking for solutions for my older cj5 and will look into this. cheers.

[@HEADACHEPUGH]

Great video man. I'm seriously considering this kit for my 88 Monte Carlo SS. Your wiring setup looks so clean. What would you charge to set me one up like that?

[@m88231]

Email me @ ewmitchell67 at gmail dot com

[@MrTestertester]

Eugene Mitchell I am sending you an email now.

[@m88231]

I responded

[@poppetswarrior3185]

3 years later and Intellitronix has as many rebuilt systems as new on Ebay. I'm thinking they have issues, still getting the bugs and kinks out, OR, playing the odds on a few units being returned. Personally, I don't care for any of the digital systems. My hurdle and question is: My 1978 El Camino Conquista has a "Sweep" style speedometer. Every unit Digital advertises has the disclaimer, "Will not work with a sweep style speedometer." I understand the why: A sweep is slanted slightly back at the top. However, is there not a way to Dremmel or cut the back of the "Sweep" bezel to make the gauge system level?

[@m88231]

The sweep style gauge cluster just doesn't have enough room. What I did was changed out the cluster in mine and then I put the digital gauges in. I also use the GPS Speedo adapter to eliminate any incompatibility with the gears in the transmission and the size of the wheels.

[@m88231]

I did try a couple of colors but they were not the right shade. I'm still looking for different shades that will work. I found 2 of the 3 but still need the correct yellow. But hey... the search is all the fun, right!

[@m88231]

I am currently having issues with some of the LED segments going out and getting replacements. The company is willing to get me the replacements, it is just taking a long time to get them. The LED's are not burning out but they are not lighting up. If you disconnect the gauge for a while and plug it back in, they come back on for a while then go out again. I have had this issue on only 2 gauges but this has been since day 1. One of their techs told me that the issue is a resistor pack on the gauges. The gauges are still a good, accurate gauge, I just wish I did not have to deal with the LED segment issue.

[@m88231]

If I have to deal with this too much longer I will sell these and start to look at changing to an LCD display system of some type.

[@MisterAdam-jj5jv]

Final pro adult looks awesome….

[@MrDizzy76]

Your tutorial is amazing ! Are the gauges still working now ? I ask because I'm considering the Intellitronix brand for my project as well.

[@m88231]

Alphonzo Mcknight Sorry for the late reply. My car has been down for about 3 months now. I have swapped out the transmission for a 700r4 and switched over to Vortec heads and intake. I am rewiring the engine bay as well. I thought this was going to be a project that would take a few weeks but its turn into several months. I still have to put the dual exhaust on it and the Zexel torsion rear end (limited slip differential). But having said all of that... Intellitronix has revamped their software and supposedly taken care of the issues I was having. I hope to have the car back on the road within a month and give an update.

[@mndzmkl]

Increased fuel while driving? Jokes aside, thanks for the video. I'm interested in doing this to my 92 Comanche, as I'm bringing it into the 21st century.

[@insanebarz]

OMG that's bad ass, I need that for my Suburban

[@m88231]

It can be done. BUT... Be aware that newer vehicles have computers that may not like changes to their systems.

[@dave7426]

did you get the colors done yet? i am considering these gauges and liked your install but want different colors

[@Survivor87]

Thanks for posting this video. I have considered these for my 81 Camaro for a while. I am curious if you have tried anything with the colors yet? I would imagine some colored film/tape would be useful, I may order white as well if that works well. thanks

[@m88231]

Yes, I tried all of the colors but can't find colors that match in texture and opaqueness. I can find the Green and Yellow in see-through colors but the Red isn't. The last time I looked I was trying plastic folders (like for school).

[@Survivor87]

Eugene Mitchell I have since bought and built my gauges. I bought some color filters from this guy on ebay..I bought 2 sets.. pick whatever colors you like: www.ebay.com/itm/130549592874 I put them on like this: i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag5/Eighty1Camaro/gaugeslayers_zpsbde763dd.jpg And although a little hard to capture with my camera..this are quite Bold. I double layered the filters on some to make it richer: i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag5/Eighty1Camaro/StarShipCamaroLife_zps01bf3574.jpg

[@m88231]

Survivor87 Nice job. Once I find the right colors, I will be showing mine. Yours looks really good!

[@rodpanhard]

Nice work on dash, just wondering if the speedo digits and the sweep dial round the side go up and down smoothly under hard acceleration and deceleration or does it jump around a bit. I run the mechanical sender with mine but it's playing up so was going to switch to the GPS one. Cheers

[@m88231]

I have not noticed any jumping around on acceleration or deceleration... however, at times it does take a few seconds to connect with satellites. So for a mile or two you may get a reading of zero. As soon as it has enough information, the numbers climb to the correct speeds. I've noticed this on clear days as well as cloudy.

[@ramairgto72]

Hello, great video, can you tell me how things are going with them?

[@gunwelda_6699]

Hello from New Zealand Eugene. You have Me & My Kiwi Friends interested. Great information in your Vid as well as your comments. I have a guage set coming in from the States as we speak for my Berlinetta Camaro. Cheers & Thanks. Gabrielle.

[@m88231]

gunwelda _66 No problem. I have run into several issues but overall, I am satisfied with the gauges. I have also learned that Intellitronix has revamped their software so the issues that I was having should be a thing of the past. Good luck with the gauges!

[@gunwelda_6699]

Cheers Bro.

[@m88231]

I have spoken with Intellitronix again and they are supposed to be sending me out another set of gauges. They may be slow but they stand behind their product. I will admit that a part of the issues I had was operator error. The second or third gas gauge needs the dip switches set up for the manufacturer of your car. I forgot to do this for that set of gauges. Not I still had other issue but that particular problem was my fault. By the way... the price of the Create-A-Dash system has come WAY down on price. For the price I saw on eBay, I could see where it would be worth it. Maybe it will be good tis time.

[@obnessaintelot3845]

I have a 87 cutlass. If i were to pay you, would you be willing to create it?

[@m88231]

+Obnes Saintelot pm me [e-mail]

[@agentman1998]

I'll pay you to build one for my '99 Corolla, thats a really neat instrument cluster, My email is [e-mail]

[@richard2428]

How are they now I'm thinking of doing this to a 2000 GMC jimmy

[@m88231]

Intellitronix now has some 3D gauges. I may have to install some of those.

[@Anthony-bg2pe]

Eugene Mitchell do you like these after the few years? I’m highly considering these.

[@andrewp4722]

where can i get a dashboard that has the right cut outs and placements that fit a 1995 Honda accord ex 4 door sedan 4 cylinder vtech engine for the Create a Dash By Intellitronix Complete Digital gauge instrument Kit

[@m88231]

Andrew Perrige I have no clue... I don't have a Honda. Your best bet is to go to a junk yard and see what you can find.

[@ronnking2338]

Aren't you concerned with the fact the fuel sensor kept going up and down there is never consistent read between going and stopping

[@m88231]

it's fuel slosh. the float is sensative enough to pick it up. it doesn't bother me one bit.

[@FRDKNG]

This looks mad. I wish I can do that car. Only thing I dont like is that the RPMs reading only increments by 100 only. So that kind of sucks. But well done for converting your dash.

[@m88231]

+FRDKNG Thx. It's not hard. Just find the gauges you need (RPM reading) and take it 1 wire at a time. It will pretty much all fall into place.

[@FRDKNG]

Yeah I know. I just added speed alert device so had to find the VSS wire. But needing to find that out had to research the cluster wire loom to find the exact pinout. But yeah your right its not hard at all.

[@carvsh]

great job.

[@m88231]

I first saw these gauges on the GEARZ tv show

[@benvin10365]

Great video! I am considering using the Intellitronix Create-A-Dash for my DeLorean. Can the Intellitronix tachometer be modified to be accurate to the nearest tens?

[@m88231]

I don't think so but I never asked either. Give them a call. The tech department is usually pretty good about answering questions.

[@benvin10365]

Good to know that they have good tech support. Your install looks really good.

[@m88231]

I appreciate that. Thank you. Took a few days to finalize a design. I kept changing my mind. :-). I spent a full day wiring it and the harness in the car (I'm kinda picky). After that it only took me about 20 minutes to connect it.

[@smkngreene]

did u ever write up the schematics? I plan on this doin this to my Monte, but the wiring scares me a bit. don't need things catchin fire.

[@m88231]

There are too many options. I write out the schematics once I know what the gauges/options are going to be. For my personal dash, I had the schematics but I have changed things several times and still have 3 more changes/additions to go!

[@dkiv20]

Great video I am looking to do something with my 72 chevelle was the wiring hard at all

[@m88231]

It wasn't hard for me. I enjoy wiring though. If you take it 1 wire at a time you should do fine..

[@drptp5017]

not suitable. for ls swaps and older cars.. theres no control box if your not using stock wires for rpm,h20,speedo,etc

[@williamcruz364]

awesome

[@jenderarevalo]

Nice looks complicated show me how to do my truck boss??

[@pirrurrisdevecindad1923]

Estoy batallando para conectar y asistencia nunca contesta..estoy arrepentido de haberlo comprado ya que tengo que pagar 300 dólares para que lo conecté a parte de los 400 que pague por el producto de haberlo sabido mejor compraba otro carro

[@jasonyi7300]

how did you cut out the blackout plastic for the gauges

[@m88231]

I used a bandsaw but a jig saw or even a razor blade would work.

[@FRDKNG]

BTW were is the odometer reading? Isnt illegal that its missing?

[@m88231]

+FRDKNG OK... Yes it is illegal to NOT have an odometer. However... the set I have IS legal. The odometer reading is below the MPH reading. At time index 5:49, it clearly shows the odometer reading.

[@pmotorsports8276]

Are you serious. Are you the type of nieghbor that calls the cops if the nieghors "J"walk

[@ryanhayes2323]

Ik this is an old video but where did u get the kit from ?

[@m88231]

Ebay but you can contact them directly.

[@broderp]

What happens to the odometer? Doesn't this invalidate the vehicles mileage? Is this legal?

[@m88231]

broderp I am sure it is not illegal. Aftermarket gauges are sold all over the place. I saved my old gauges as proof of the original mileage though. Just in case someone want to know. I have replaced the engine, transmission and soon the rear end so most people don't care about the original miles. Even the insurance company doesn't care. they just want to know what the dash says.

[@jimmygrant3212]

You can get a sticker saying the new odometer was installed at X miles on the old odometer and the new odometer had X miles when installed. Or just keep the old gauge.

[@geant90]

Does the kit come with the signal indicators within the speedometer? I ask because the the website does not mention them or show them.

[@m88231]

Yes. Its a running set of LED's (above the '30').

[@m88231]

It shows in the video

[@geant90]

Eugene Mitchell Yes I noticed it in your video but not on the website. thanks as I wanted to make sure before making a purchase.

[@m88231]

Cool. I hope you enjoy them. I have. Have you decided on a color yet?

[@geant90]

Eugene Mitchell White because I want to revamp a classic car. I want a mature gentleman-like look (which the white text on black does just fine) but Its going to go under a lot of surgery! I'm thinking about unsoldering the signal indicators to make them larger and displace them. Do you think I should put a different color? They are just indicators for the warning lights I would still implement red. If the signal indicators are to small I might have to get an alternative indicator setup.

[@andrataylor9515]

An amazing fuel economy you've got there..

[@mariolevicy5467]

where did you get the plastic board from?

[@m88231]

mario levicy it comes with the gauges

[@mariolevicy5467]

+Eugene Mitchell oh ok tks

[@obnessaintelot3845]

I have a 87 cutlass. If i were to pay you, would you be willing to create it?

[@m88231]

pm me [e-mail]

[@lsiq99]

Can u do this for a civic si 07?

[@m88231]

I would need pics of the dash and measurements just to see if it would fit. Then you would have to choose a design and see if that would fit. Lots of choices to make before you start.

[@lsiq99]

@@m88231 where can i contact you? I got pics and im gonna make a custom design

[@m88231]

@@lsiq99 [e-mail]

[@Stazzych]

why is fuel gauge all over the place?

[@m88231]

I was driving. The fuel sloshes around and the gauge updates quickly.

[@ChasD]

Ageing fuel sender unit. They become more erratic as they age. The dash is merely displaying the signal sent to it from the sender unit in the tank.

[@xChewYSB]

How much for a 86 monte carlo ss ?

[@m88231]

+xChewYSB pm me [e-mail]

[@kevincraft1981]

+Eugene Mitchell Nice!!! How much for a 86 cutlass supreme?

[@m88231]

pm me [e-mail]

[@HEADACHEPUGH]

Great video man. I'm seriously considering this kit for my 88 Monte Carlo SS. Your wiring setup looks so clean. What would you charge to set me one up like that?