Got a big fin '57 Chevy? The revolutionary new GRFX dash from Dakota Digital will fit into your stock bezels and add a modern touch to the inside one of the most iconic cars ever produced. Top it off with a matching GLC Clock on the passenger side while you're at it. The Grafix Series allows the user to customize nearly every aspect of the instrument system. A variety of graphic themes can be selected, each element within can be further personalized with unique display colors and warning modes. Furthermore, each gauge location can be configured with an Analog, Digital, or Bar-graph style of readout. Each display can show readings singly, grouped in pairs for twice the visible data, or completely reconfigured to show a different readout entirely! New to the automotive aftermarket is the integration of a reverse backup video display, offering you visibility, safety and peace of mind while backing. Using the largest onboard display within the Grafix system, the video footage is displayed right within the instrument cluster! Dakota Digital offers a range of backup cameras, available separately, with full-length wire harness and universal mounting for simplified installation. Click Here to See More. Onboard GPS technology provides automatic speedometer calibration, no matter the tire size or gearing! A wired VSS source is used to provide an always-present and real-time speedometer input signal, utilizing the GPS information as a known speed reference, providing the user with no-touch calibration for the ultimate convenience! Built-in Bluetooth technology allows wireless access to the Dakota Digital App, available for download on your smartphone or tablet. The app can be used for simple configuration, calibration, system customization or even vehicle troubleshooting with real-time gauge and sensor data. USB access port provides field updates, allowing for future enhancements, new factory-released graphic theme imports and a variety of features yet to come. Integrated G-force meter provides a graphical display of the real-time gravity impact. Whether carving the corners, launching or braking with authority, this display will show you effects of your driving prowess. Like all Dakota Digital systems, an external control module is utilized, allowing the installer to better plan and control vehicle wiring, creating a tidy finished installation and reducing the amount of wiring routed to the gauge cluster itself. A complete sensor package enclosed, including a Water Temperature probe with a full-length harness and a variety of adaptor bushings. A solid-state Oil Pressure Transducer for paramount accuracy and a Speedometer Pulse Generator are included as well, each with respective full-length harnesses.Completely Engineered and Produced in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, all Dakota Digital instrument systems carry a Limited Lifetime Warranty.



Specifications:

• Gauge Ranges
  • Speedometer: Needle Range up to 200 MPH/ 320 kmh, Digital numeric range up to 255MPH/ 410km/h
  • Tachometer: Simulated Needle Range up to 16,000 RPM, Digital numeric range up to 16,000 RPM
  • Oil Pressure: Simulated Needle Range up to 150 psi, Digital numeric range up to 300 psi with optional 0-300 psi sensor (SEN-03-9)
  • Water Temperature: Simulated Needle Range up to 260 F/ 130 C), Digital numeric range up to 300 F/ 130 C)
  • Fuel Level: Simulated Needle Range can show E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F, Digital numeric range 0- 100%
  • Voltmeter: Simulated Needle Range up to 18 VDC, Digital numeric range 0- 18VDC
  • Clock: 12 Hr Analog/ Digital Clock Movement
• Digital Message Centers
  • Standard Displays: Odometer (One time user settable, Million Mile), Dual (A/B) Trip Meter (0- 9,999.9), Clock, Digital (12 hour), Estimated Range/ Miles to Empty, Hour meter
  • 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, G-Meter (GForce)
• Built-in 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 indicator light 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.
• Lighting Technology
  • Colors: Over 30 user-selectable color options allow you to independently change the needle color, sweep color and digital alphanumeric display color.
  • Internal Photo Sensor: Automatically adjusts gauge brightness based on ambient light. Manual control can be accomplished on-the-fly with the optional DIM-1 dimming knob. Auto High Contrast mode for high sunlight situations to insure the best visibility at all times. Auto Night Mode adjusts brightness for low light or night driving. Manual control when wired into headlight circuit dims gauges whenever the headlights are on. (optional)
  • Themes: With 4 factory preset gauge themes Standard, Performance, Modern and Era and 12 colors color schemes, you can quickly create a beautiful looking system. Or, for the ultimate in customization, choose all of the color zones yourself.
  • Technology: Full RBG backlighting allows you to create the specific color you want, with a unique daytime and nighttime theme if desired.
• 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"
• 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: GRFX 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 GRFX 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.

Fitment:

• Chevrolet Cars 1957