Description
Description
The Dakota Digital RTX-65C-IMP-X is a direct-fit RTX Instrument System engineered for the 1965 Chevy Impala, Caprice, Bel Air and Biscayne. Designed to retain the stock gauge appearance, the system faithfully incorporates OEM-style layout, face styling and indicators, so a casual glance may mistake it for original equipment. Once powered on, full LED backlighting in your chosen color scheme reveals the advanced late-model technology built into every unit.
Each system features CNC-machined housings filled with electronics designed and built in-house by Dakota Digital. A high-definition TFT message center can be configured to display a wide range of vehicle information, and a central control box simplifies both installation and setup.
Key Features
- Analog speedometer (0-120 MPH), tachometer (0-8,000 RPM), oil pressure (0-80 psi), water temperature (100-260°F), fuel level (E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F), and voltmeter (9-17 VDC)
- Digital message center with odometer, dual (A/B) trip meter, 12-hour 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 programmable auxiliary indicators
- Each analog gauge sweep includes a red LED warning indicator (except speedometer)
- Over 30 user-selectable colors for needle, sweep and digital TFT display, with 12 factory preset color themes or full custom color zone selection
- Adjustable daytime and nighttime brightness, toggled by the headlight switch; DIM-1 accessory available for on-the-fly rotary control
- Full RGB LED backlighting for strong contrast and visibility day or night
- Pushbutton control via included two-sided rocker switch for setup and driving-mode functions, with button-press feedback through the TFT display or included buzzer
- Configurable through a free mobile app for Android and Apple devices, enabling menu navigation and real-time gauge readouts
- Simple calibration through the pushbutton switch or Bluetooth app, typically requiring only a short test drive to set speedometer and fuel level
Specifications
- Part Number: RTX-65C-IMP-X
- Speedometer: 0-120 MPH
- Tachometer: 0-8,000 RPM
- Oil Pressure: 0-80 psi
- Water Temperature: 100-260°F
- Fuel Level: E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F
- Voltmeter: 9-17 VDC
- Control Box Dimensions: 5.5" x 3.5" x 1"
Included Sensors
- Water temperature sensor: 1/8" NPT, ground isolated, with 10 ft harness
- Oil pressure sensor: 1/8" NPT solid state, with 10 ft harness
- Cable driven speed sensor/generator replacing GM style speedometer cables, with 10 ft harness (requires approximately 5" clearance between cable drive output and any obstruction; Part # 130011 sold separately for relocation when additional clearance is needed)
- Bushing kit: 1/8" to 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" NPT, plus 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 thread bushings
Notes
- Bezel not included; system uses an OEM or reproduction style bezel
- Not all OEM indicator lamp functions will be replaced; unused indicators may be repurposed as desired
