Modern Gauges for an OLD Truck

I install a new set of Dakota Digital HDX gauges on my 1993 Silverado. Be sure to see what Dakota Digital has for your build!
Parts List:
HDX Gauges - www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...
Gear Shift Sending Unit - www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...
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Mirror Image Auto Body - mirrorimageautobody.net/
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Belltech Suspension - www.belltech.com/
Dakota Digital Gauges - www.dakotadigital.com/
AZA Auto Wheel - azaautowheel.com/
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[@Blitz0065]

Definitely like the DD gauges over the stock.

[@motortopiaondemand]

Same here!

[@jeffripper7234]

Bud enjoying videos , glad to meet ya at show this pass weekend 👍👍👍

[@motortopiaondemand]

Great meeting you too! I’m sure we’ll see each other again very soon

[@rubenr7650]

I'll rather keep the original gauges on my obs but the Dakota digital still looks clean

[@motortopiaondemand]

I think I’m going to hang mine up for decoration. I like the look but they were too far gone to reuse.

[@rubenr7650]

@@motortopiaondemand that would be a good decoration piece somewhere

[@GNaron]

I went with the NEW VINTAGE USA instrument panel/gauge cluster in my 1993 Chevy C1500 OBS. I like the NEW VINTAGE gear selector indicator better.

[@motortopiaondemand]

What’s different about gear selector on the new vintage setup?

[@GNaron]

@@motortopiaondemand New vintage uses the factory selector. You remove it from factory panel and install on the new vintage pamel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4OxZYGMZ9ysgKs

[@osielmunoz8534]

Are they an easy install or do you have to wire them like these too?

[@GNaron]

@@osielmunoz8534 I have a couple vids on my chanel installing NEW VINTAGE USA instrument panel

[@da300mann2]

I just bought an 89 GMC dually, and I'm going to update everything as well. Where did you find all the plastic trim pieces??

[@cvpiDOTnet]

Great video. I have a Dakota Digital VHX in my 85 C20 LS swapped truck and will be putting one in my 91 S10 LS swapped here soon. I love their clusters for the same reason of the remote control box and the simple plug in of the cluster to the box. Plus Dakota has a great warranty and tech support. Wiring it is really simple and they have many options to make everything work. I would not go with any other cluster, Dakota Digital has the best one out there in my opinion. In addition to the Dakota I have the RetroSound Motor 4 in my 85 Chevy C20 and a Motor 2 New York in my 91 Chevy S10 and as you said you can match the colors. My C20 is red and my S10 will be white. My Motor 4 was a tight fit in the S10, but I was able to mount it without having to remotely wire it like you did. With a good amp and speakers, the RetroSound radios sound great.

[@motortopiaondemand]

This is great to hear! Dakota Digital gauges and RetroSound radios are such a great combo.

[@michaelleger7183]

How are the gauges holding up? Reliable?

[@flare2013]

At 3:00 is it possible to find that cubby hole in the dash? I can't find it anywhere.

[@T0tenkampf]

Have you noticed any design changed in the new dash that will keep it from self destructing like oem? I wont even mess with the square dashes typically, the mounting is weak it seems.

[@motortopiaondemand]

The LMC Truck dash looks like a factory replacement. The metal frame is sturdy and I think the OEM dashes failed because of the material used. The LMC Truck dash seems like it will be more durable.

[@fishpony1211]

Haha i just installed these gauges yesterday but they sent me a faulty module. Cant wait till tomorrow when the module gets in so i can see them finally work. P.s. im almost 110% sure u have that many cts because one is for the computer, one is for the gauge & the last one is what turns on that little fan behind your grill like when you are towing things. Dont quote me on that but im pretty sure.

[@motortopiaondemand]

Awesome man! I hope you get them up and running. It's fun customizing them to match your interior. Also, good point on the number of temp sensors. I didn't think about that. I think I'm going to swap the clutch fan out for a dual electric fan setup and use a probe temp relay setup. That should help with regulating temp. These big blocks get hot quick!

[@jesusavila6363]

where’d you get the wiring diagram?

[@shawnlattimer8924]

3 temp sensors on the big block is correct. Drivers side head is the gauge. Passenger head is the aux cooling fan. The one on the manifold talks to the computer. I like those gauges but as long as my originals keep working on my trucks I'm gonna keep my money in my wallet.

[@motortopiaondemand]

Thanks for clarifying. I was confused because my aux fan was on a switch and I didn’t think they would need 2 others. This is my first big block TBI truck so I’m learning a lot!

[@shawnlattimer8924]

@@motortopiaondemand no problem. If you are keeping the TBI, the wiring for the sensor in the manifold is required to be hooked to a sensor. Once the system goes into closed loop that sensor is a requirement. Any time I have a problem with how a TBI runs I change that sensor first--and it’s usually it.

[@motortopiaondemand]

Thanks for the tip! Do you happen to know which sensor would be for the computer? I'll make sure that sensor is still connected.

[@shawnlattimer8924]

@@motortopiaondemand the one on the manifold that is kinda below the coolant return hose is the one for the computer. From the video I think that’s where you put the one for the new gauges.

[@motortopiaondemand]

@@shawnlattimer8924 awesome thank you. I’ll be sure to hook that one back up!

[@juniorstuntbike6657]

Hola soy colombiano , le sirve a una k1500 1991 , qué precio tiene ?

[@Jbone2737]

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