Product Description:
Styled after the original equipment found in 1970-78 Camaros, this kit fits a stock or reproduction instrument bezel. Side by side with the stock cluster, you’ll be hard pressed to tell them apart, until the key is turned that is. A pair of TFT displays can be configured however you choose, and late model drivetrain integration is straightforward. 1970-72-style bezel available separately; kit also fits 1979-81 bezels but does not fit Firebird.
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.
*Bezel not included, shown for visual/presentation purposes.
System uses OEM or reproduction style bezel.
Hawks Motorsports offers our clients this 1970-1978 Camaro Dakota Digital RTX Instrument System - RTX-70C-CAM-X for upgrading the instrument cluster in second generation Camaro models with a modern electronic gauge system that keeps a close original-style appearance.
The RTX series is designed for owners who want modern gauge accuracy, configurable displays, LED lighting, and late-model drivetrain compatibility without making the dash look like it was borrowed from a spacecraft parts bin. This system is styled after the original equipment found in 1970-1978 Camaros and fits a stock or reproduction instrument bezel.
The RTX system uses analog-style gauge displays with hidden modern features, including twin TFT message centers, selectable display information, LED backlighting, built-in indicators, and a central control box for simplified wiring and setup. It is a strong upgrade for restored drivers, pro-touring cars, restomod builds, LS swaps, EFI conversions, and custom interiors where factory appearance and modern function both matter.
Features:
- Fits 1970-1978 Chevrolet Camaro applications
- Dakota Digital RTX instrument system
- Part number RTX-70C-CAM-X
- OE-inspired gauge layout and face styling
- Designed to use a stock or reproduction Camaro instrument bezel
- Twin high-definition TFT message centers
- Analog-style speedometer and tachometer appearance
- Modern electronic readings for speed, RPM, oil pressure, water temperature, fuel level, and voltage
- Full LED backlighting
- User-selectable lighting colors
- Over 30 user-selectable color options
- 12 factory preset color themes
- Daytime and nighttime brightness control through setup menu
- Central control box for wiring and calibration
- Bluetooth app setup capability for compatible Apple and Android devices
- Built-in indicators for common vehicle functions
- Good upgrade for restoration, restomod, pro-touring, LS swap, EFI conversion, and custom dash builds
- Styled to retain a factory-looking second generation Camaro dash appearance
Gauge Readings:
- Speedometer: 0-150 MPH
- Tachometer: 0-8,000 RPM
- Oil pressure: 0-80 PSI
- Water temperature: 100-260 degrees Fahrenheit
- Fuel level: E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F
- Voltmeter: 9-17 VDC
Digital Message Center Functions:
- Odometer
- Dual trip meters
- Clock
- Estimated range / miles to empty
- 0-60 MPH timer
- 1/8 mile time
- 1/4 mile time
- 1/8 mile trap speed
- 1/4 mile trap speed
- High speed recall
- High RPM recall
- Additional readouts may vary based on vehicle wiring, sensors, and optional modules
Built-In Indicators:
- Left turn signal
- Right turn signal
- High beam
- Check engine
- Parking brake
- Cruise control when vehicle is equipped
- Gear position display with optional gear position sensor
- Two auxiliary user-programmable indicators
- Warning LED within each analog gauge sweep except speedometer
- Additional indicator function may vary by vehicle wiring and setup
Includes:
- Dakota Digital RTX instrument system
- Central control box
- Water temperature sensor with harness
- Oil pressure sensor with harness
- Cable-driven speed sensor / generator with harness
- Wiring and sender components
- Setup and calibration information
- Instrument system only unless otherwise specified
Not Included:
- Stock instrument bezel
- Reproduction instrument bezel
- 1970-1972-style gauge carrier / bezel
- Optional gear position sensor
- Optional dimming knob
- Optional fuel level sender
- Optional GPS speed sender
- Optional expansion modules
- Installation labor, dash repair, wiring repair, tuning, or calibration service
Fitment:
- 1970 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1971 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1972 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1973 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1974 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1975 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1976 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1977 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1978 Chevrolet Camaro
- 1970-1978 Chevrolet Camaro Base
- 1970-1978 Chevrolet Camaro Rally Sport / RS where applicable
- 1973-1978 Chevrolet Camaro LT where applicable
- 1970-1972 Chevrolet Camaro SS
- 1970-1974 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
- 1977-1978 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Fitment Note:
- This instrument system is listed for 1970-1978 Camaro applications.
- The system uses an OEM or reproduction-style Camaro instrument bezel.
- Bezel is not included and is shown for visual reference only when pictured.
- A 1970-1972-style bezel is available separately when needed.
- This kit can also fit 1979-1981 Camaro bezels, but the primary product application is 1970-1978 Camaro.
- This system does not fit Firebird.
- Verify dash bezel style, wiring condition, fuel sender resistance, speed signal source, engine setup, transmission setup, indicator wiring, and optional module requirements before ordering.
- Some functions may require additional modules or sensors.
- Professional installation is recommended for modified wiring, LS swaps, EFI conversions, aftermarket transmissions, or custom dash wiring.
| Analog Gauges |
| Speedometer |
| ·0 -150 MPH (optional metric version 0- 240 kmh) |
| Tachometer |
| ·0- 8,000 RPM |
| Oil Pressure |
| ·0- 80 psi |
| Water Temperature |
| ·100- 260ºF (optional metric version 40- 120ºC) |
| Fuel Level |
| ·E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F |
| 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-3000 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.
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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 RTX 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 RTX Series lets you make that choice. |
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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. Part # 130011 (sold separately) allows for relocation of the pulse generator when additional clearance is required. (Tremec and Ford style adaptors available on request.) |
| 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. |
| Control Box Dimensions |
| 5.5" x 3.5"x 1" |
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Calibration and Use |
| Pushbutton Control |
| ·Dakota Digital instrument systems are programmed and operated by the push of a button. A two-sided rocker switch is included with each package; mount this switch in an easily accessible location when in the driving position. The rocker switch provide quick and consistent access to all functions, either in driving mode or while in the setup menu. Button-press feedback is available through the TFT Message Center, or through the included buzzer. Once configured, this same switch is used to access the wealth of information located in the digital message centers. |
| Mobile App |
| ·RTX instrument systems can also be completely configured through the available mobile app, suitable to Android and Apple devices. Using your existing tablet or smart phone, download the free app, sync your device to the RTX system, and enjoy quick and convenient menu navigation and real time gauge readouts for diagnostic use or a secondary display. |
| Calibration |
| ·All calibration settings are handled through the included pushbutton switch or the remote Bluetooth app. While many calibration settings exist, the speedometer and fuel level are completed in most cases (unless GPS-50-2 is used, negating the need to calibrate the speedometer) through a few taps of the pushbuttons and a short test drive of the vehicle. |
