Description
Description
The Dakota Digital RTX-65C-CAD-X Instrument System brings late-model electronics to your 1965-66 Cadillac while preserving the factory appearance of the original dash. The system delivers a full 6-gauge analog display along with a matching clock in the stock location, all housed in CNC-machined housings designed and built in-house by Dakota Digital. The system uses an OEM or reproduction style bezel.
Every detail of the RTX series has been engineered to replicate OEM design elements in layout, face styling and indicators, so the gauges look factory-correct until the LED backlighting is activated. High-definition TFT message centers can be configured to display a wide range of vehicle information, and a central control box simplifies installation and setup.
Full LED backlighting provides sharp, vivid contrast for excellent visibility day or night, with over 30 user-selectable color options for needle, sweep and digital display colors, plus 12 factory preset color themes for quick customization.
Key Features
- Analog speedometer, oil pressure, water temperature, fuel level and voltmeter gauges plus a 12-hour analog clock
- Digital bar graph tachometer (0-8,000 RPM)
- High-definition TFT digital message centers with odometer, dual trip meters, clock and estimated range/miles to empty
- Built-in performance meters including 0-60 MPH timer, 1/4 and 1/8 mile time and trap speed, high speed recall and high RPM recall
- Built-in indicators for turn signals, high beam, check engine, parking brake, cruise control, gear position (optional GSS-3000 sensor required), 4x4, wait to start, and two user-programmable auxiliary inputs
- Each analog gauge sweep includes a red LED indicator for warning conditions (except speedometer)
- Over 30 user-selectable color options for needle, sweep and digital display colors
- 12 factory preset color themes, or fully custom color zone selection
- Full RGB LED backlighting with independent daytime and nighttime themes
- Pushbutton control via included two-sided rocker switch, with button-press feedback through the TFT message center or included buzzer
- Full system configuration available through a free mobile app for Android and Apple devices, with real-time gauge readouts
Specifications
- Part Number: RTX-65C-CAD-X
- Speedometer: 0-120 MPH
- Oil Pressure: 0-80 psi
- Water Temperature: 100-260°F
- Fuel Level: E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F
- Voltmeter: 9-17 VDC
- Clock: 12 Hour Analog Clock Movement
- Tachometer: 0-8,000 RPM
- Control Box Dimensions: 5.5" x 3.5" x 1"
Included Sensors
- Water Temperature: 1/8" NPT ground isolated sensor with 10 ft harness
- Oil Pressure: 1/8" NPT solid state sensor with 10 ft harness
- Cable Driven Speed Sensor/Generator: replaces GM style speedometer cables, includes 10 ft harness; requires approximately 5" clearance between the cable drive output and any obstruction (Part # 130011, sold separately, allows relocation of the pulse generator when additional clearance is required)
- Bushings: 1/8" to 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" NPT bushings, plus bushings for 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 threads
Kit Includes
- RTX instrument cluster with OEM or reproduction style bezel compatibility
- Central control box
- Two-sided pushbutton rocker switch
- Water temperature and oil pressure sensors with harnesses
- Cable driven speed sensor/generator with harness
- Assorted NPT and metric bushings
Notes
- Not all OEM indicator lamp functions will be replaced; unused indicators may be repurposed to suit the application
- On-the-fly rotary dimmer control can be added using the optional DIM-1 accessory
- GPS-50-2 may be used to eliminate the need for speedometer calibration
