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**78 Big10 454** · 08-23-2008, 12:37 AM

Has anyone ever installed a Dakota Digital dash instrument unit? I was thinking of upgrading the dash in my 78 P/U. I'm interested on how complicated the installation is. Many thanks!

dubdeuce80 · 08-23-2008, 10:51 AM

depends on your skill level, there are about 20 wires that need to be spliced into the "brain"

87Lowrider · 08-23-2008, 01:22 PM

You won't need to use all 20 or so wires...

You'll need:

Left / Right turn
Water Temp
Oil Pressure
Fuel
Power
Ground
Speedo
RPM
.. a few others.

I just installed one last week on my '87.

Pretty simple

Kenny

OJOE · 08-23-2008, 04:24 PM

talk to captkaos he has the best price

**78 Big10 454** · 08-23-2008, 08:51 PM

That set-up looks great in your pickup, 87Lowrider. Many thanks to you all for your expertise and timely advice.

87Lowrider · 08-23-2008, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 78 Big10 454

That set-up looks great in your pickup, 87Lowrider. Many thanks to you all for your expertise and timely advice.

No sweat! Good luck

**Captkaos** · 08-25-2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OJOE

talk to captkaos he has the best price

Thank you sir!

08-23-2008, 12:37 AM	#1
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Dakota Digital Instrumentation. Has anyone ever installed a Dakota Digital dash instrument unit? I was thinking of upgrading the dash in my 78 P/U. I'm interested on how complicated the installation is. Many thanks!

08-23-2008, 10:51 AM	#2
dubdeuce80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 213	Re: Dakota Digital Instrumentation. depends on your skill level, there are about 20 wires that need to be spliced into the "brain"

08-23-2008, 01:22 PM	#3
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: Dakota Digital Instrumentation. You won't need to use all 20 or so wires... You'll need: Left / Right turn Water Temp Oil Pressure Fuel Power Ground Speedo RPM .. a few others. I just installed one last week on my '87. Pretty simple Kenny __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

08-23-2008, 04:24 PM	#4
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: Dakota Digital Instrumentation. talk to captkaos he has the best price __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK Last edited by OJOE; 08-23-2008 at 04:26 PM.

08-23-2008, 08:51 PM	#5
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: Dakota Digital Instrumentation. That set-up looks great in your pickup, 87Lowrider. Many thanks to you all for your expertise and timely advice.



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