Dakota Digital RTX-57C-X 1957 Chevy Car RTX Instruments

Looks like a stock cluster with just three gauges, but in fact, there are six readings! The tach, oil pressure, and voltage are made up of hidden LED bars, only visible when the key is on. A large TFT message center is front and center while the rest of the system looks straight out of 1957. Fits into your original cast housing; chrome rings available separately, as is the matching RLC-57C clock.

The RTX series is the latest from Dakota Digital, focused on retaining that stock look without sacrificing the late-model features you love. Every effort has been put forth to incorporate OEM design elements regarding the layout, face styling, and indicators. A casual glance may dismiss these as original equipment, but once you hit the switch and the LED backlighting comes on in your favorite color scheme, all doubts will be removed.

Starting from scratch, CNC machined housings are filled with electronics designed and built in-house, helping Dakota Digital once again raise the bar for aftermarket instrumentation. The high-definition TFT message centers can be fully configured to display just about any piece of information needed. As you’ve come to expect from Dakota Digital, the RTX series utilizes a central control box to make installation and setup as easy as possible.

*Gauge Pod and Chrome inserts not included, shown for visual/ presentation purposes.

System use OEM or reproduction style gauge pod and chrome inserts.

Features

Lighting Technology

Colors

• Over 30 user-selectable color options allow you to independently change the needle color, sweep color and digital TFT display color.

Brightness

• Both daytime and nighttime brightness can be easily controlled through the HDX setup menu, allowing you to choose your preferred lighting intensity level, toggled by the activation of the headlight switch. If on-the-fly rotary type control is desired, the DIM-1 is a common accessory to add this functionality.

Themes

• With 12 factory preset color themes, you can quickly create a beautiful looking system. Or, for the ultimate in customization, choose all of the color zones yourself.

Technology

• Full LED backlighting provides a strikingly visual gauge package, with sharp contrast for ease of viewing both night and day. Full RBG backlighting allows you to create the specific color you want, with a unique daytime and nighttime theme if desired. Whether your goal is an OE look or something truly bold, the HDX Series lets you make that choice.

Included Sensors

Water Temperature

• 1/8" NPT, ground isolated sensor with a 10 ft harness.

Oil Pressure

• 1/8" NPT solid state sensor with a 10 ft harness.

Cable Driven Speed Sensor/Generator

• Replaces GM style speedometer cables with a 10 ft harness. Sensor requires approximately 5" clearance extending between the cable drive output and any obstruction.

Bushings

• Each kit comes with 1/8" to 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" NPT bushings along with bushings for 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 threads.

Analog Gauges

Speedometer

• 0 -120 MPH

Water Temperature

• 100- 260ºF

Fuel Level

• E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F

Digital Bar Graph Gauges

Tachometer

• 0- 8,000 RPM

Oil Pressure

• 0- 80 psi

Voltmeter

• 9- 17 VDC

Digital Message Centers

Standard Displays

• Odometer (One-time user settable, Million Mile)
• Dual (A/B) Trip Meter (0- 9,999.9)
• Clock (12 hour)
• Estimated Range/ Miles to Empty

Performance Meters

• 0- 60 MPH Timer (0- 100 kmh)
• 1/4 and 1/8 mile time
• 1/4 and 1/8 mile end speed (trap speed)
• High-speed recall
• High RPM recall

Built-in Indicators

Indicators

• Turn Signals (Left/ Right)
• High Beam
• Check Engine
• Parking Brake
• Cruise Control (On/On & Engaged when vehicle is equipped)
• Gear Position (Optional GSS-2000 sensor required)
• 4 x 4 (When vehicle is equipped)
• Wait to Start (When vehicle is equipped)
• Two Auxiliary input indicators with user-programmable labels
• Each analog gauge sweep contains a red LED indicator for quick notice of a warning condition (except speedometer)
• **Not all OEM indicator lamp functions will be replaced.
  • If additional indicators are desired within the new instrument system, consider repurposing any unused indicators to suit your application.

Wiring and Setup Manual

Quick Start Manual

Mounting Manual