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Are Dakota Digital RTX gauges with the OBD BIM easy to wire on an LS swap?

Here is what the documentation says. Each point links to its source; details depend on your exact computer, harness and transmission.

  • Gen IV 58x (19201327 kit): The 19201327 kit provides a GMLAN link carrying engine operating parameters for potential add-on modules. (Chevrolet Performance)
  • LS swap: Dakota Digital's BIM-01-2 OBD-II/CAN interface lets compatible gauges read data without extra analog sensors for water temperature, tach, or oil pressure. (LSX Magazine)
  • LS swap: The BIM-fed gauges can display engine temperatures, speed, boost, and oil pressure. (LSX Magazine)
  • LS swap: Additional available parameters include intake air temperature, transmission temperature, gear position, and boost pressure. (LSX Magazine)
  • LS swap: BIM-fed gauges must be configured in the gauge setup to receive speed, RPM, coolant temperature, and transmission gear position from the module. (LSX Magazine)
  • LS swap: Dakota Digital recommends running a new ground wire back to the fuel tank and grounding it to the sending unit to reduce fuel-pump interference. (LSX Magazine)

Confirm against the instructions for your exact parts before wiring. More: Tach and speedometer signals in our tuning guide.

Confidence: medium — sources disagree or are limited; check the sources below.

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