Loaded68W34

Not my video, but the vista shows very well in it:

Toms cutlass

Congratulations on a beautiful custom Vista. Love the red interior and the Dakota gauges. Thanks for sharing it.

Loaded68W34

Thanks, the dakota gauges are pretty awesome because they have so much expandability. In addition to the gear position, speedo, tach, coolant temp, fuel, volts, and oil pressure I am also running gauges for the fuel pressure, power steering fluid temperature, trans fluid temperature, and tank pressure for the air ride all readable in the main display. Each of these has adjustable warnings as well so if any get to a level you don't like they will display on the LCD screen on the center display. The only thing that would be better is if they made the HDX or RTX systems for cutlass. Currently they only make the VHX system. Below is a pic of the RTX system for an early Nova. These have the look of an original gauge set, but with all of the modern features you could ever want. After I finished all of the body work on the car, I took it down to my brother for him to spray it for me. I got him one of these for his nova wagon as a thank you and although they are not cheap, they are incredible.

Toms cutlass

If I didn’t want to retain OE in my convertible with rallye gauge package, I’d install Dakota gauges. Really like all of their functionality. They do offer a digital gauge package other than the VHX for Cutlass:
https://www.dakotadigital.com/index....rod/prd625.htm

Loaded68W34

Yea, I was not counting the digital versions as I think they are a step backwards. High tech 1980's -1990's.

Toms cutlass

Agreed. I would only want analog gauges.

Loaded68W34

Loaded68W34

I finally got around to installing the new induction system on my vista.
Here is the old intake before I started tearing the car apart:



Getting the new parts organized:



I started by checking the fit of the new runners before removing the steam vent lines and valley cover:


Then I used some adapters to get it running with the existing wiring and new injectors;


Here it is all wrapped up, re-wired and running;

rfpowerdude

I finally came over and went through this awesome thread. I really love everything you've done. I especially love the interior work. Since I am doing the Dakota Digital dash too, I may have some questions for you very soon!
I am from Baltimore originally, are you in southern or southeastern PA? I get up there on occasion, it would be cool to see this car in person!

Loaded68W34

Thanks Joe,
I am near Lancaster, PA so kind of southeast-central. I'll be happy to answer any questions you have about the dash.