Description
Description
The Dakota Digital RTX-70C-MAL-X is a complete RTX Series instrument system engineered specifically for the 1970-72 Chevy Malibu, non-SS Chevelle, and El Camino. This system combines traditional analog gauge movements with digital bar graph readouts and a built-in message center, delivering a modern blend of classic style and advanced functionality for a direct fit into the factory dash location.
Each analog gauge features a bright LED sweep for quick recognition of warning conditions, while the digital message center provides access to a wide range of performance and diagnostic functions. With full RGB LED backlighting, users can select from over 30 color options or choose from 12 factory preset themes to personalize the look of their instrument cluster for both day and night driving.
The system is configured and operated through an included two-sided pushbutton rocker switch, or alternatively through the free Dakota Digital mobile app for Android and Apple devices, allowing convenient setup, calibration, and real-time diagnostic readouts.
Key Features
- Analog speedometer (0-120 MPH), tachometer (0-8,000 RPM), water temperature (100-260°F), and fuel level gauges (E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F)
- Digital bar graph gauges for oil pressure (0-80 psi) and voltmeter (9-17 VDC)
- Built-in digital message center with odometer, dual trip meters, 12-hour clock, and estimated range/miles to empty
- 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, 4x4, wait to start, and two programmable auxiliary inputs
- Red LED warning indicator built into each analog gauge sweep (except speedometer)
- Over 30 user-selectable colors for needle, sweep, and digital TFT display, plus 12 factory preset color themes
- Full LED/RGB backlighting with independently adjustable daytime and nighttime brightness, toggled by the headlight switch
- Calibration and setup via included pushbutton rocker switch or free mobile app with Bluetooth connectivity
Specifications
- Part Number: RTX-70C-MAL-X
- Fitment: 1970-72 Chevy Malibu, non-SS Chevelle, El Camino
- Speedometer Range: 0-120 MPH
- Tachometer Range: 0-8,000 RPM
- Water Temperature Range: 100-260°F
- Fuel Level: E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F
- Oil Pressure Range: 0-80 psi
- Voltmeter Range: 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 number 130011 available separately for pulse generator relocation when additional clearance is needed)
- Bushing kit including 1/8" to 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" NPT sizes, plus 12mm and 16mm x 1.5 thread bushings
Kit Includes
- RTX instrument cluster with analog gauges, digital bar graphs, and message center
- Two-sided pushbutton rocker switch
- Water temperature and oil pressure sensors with harnesses
- Cable-driven speed sensor/generator with harness
- Assorted mounting bushings
Notes
- Not all OEM indicator lamp functions will be replaced; unused indicators may be repurposed as needed
- Optional GSS-3000 sensor required for gear position indicator
- Optional DIM-1 accessory available for on-the-fly rotary brightness control
- Optional GPS-50-2 can be used to eliminate the need for speedometer calibration
