The Dakota Digital GRFX Series Gauge Cluster for 1957 Chevrolet Cars brings a revolutionary leap in graphic display technology to the crown jewel of the Tri-Five era. Moving past the limitations of traditional needles, this full-color thin-film transistor (TFT) instrumentation system is engineered to fit directly into your original or reproduction cast housing, retaining your stock chrome bezels while transforming the interior of your classic finned cruiser.
Complete Layout Customization
The defining feature of the Grafix Series is its total lack of fixed physical restrictions. You can reshape the way data is presented to match your driving mood:
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Selectable Readout Formats: Each distinct gauge quadrant can be configured on the fly to render data as a simulated analog sweeping needle, a sharp digital numerical value, or a highly responsive bar graph.
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Dual Data Grouping: To maximize your monitoring capability, displays can show a single reading or be grouped in pairs, allowing you to track twice the amount of live powertrain data simultaneously.
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Smart Ambient Adaptation: An internal photosensor actively reads cabin lighting, automatically toggling the system into Auto High Contrast mode in blinding direct sunlight, and dimming down during Auto Night Mode cruising.
High-End Restomod Features
Dakota Digital has integrated several premium aftermarket features directly into this cluster to elevate your 1957 driving experience:
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Integrated Reverse Backup Video: In an industry first, the cluster utilizes its largest internal digital screen space to display live rear-view camera footage (cameras sold separately) directly in your primary line of sight when you shift into reverse.
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No-Touch GPS Speedo Calibration: Built-in GPS technology continuously acts as a known speed reference alongside a wired VSS source, providing automatic speedometer calibration that corrects itself regardless of changes to your rear tire size or differential gear ratio.
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Performance Logs & G-Meter: A graphical G-meter displays real-time gravity impact as you launch, brake, or carve corners, while built-in software logs your 0–60 MPH times, 1/4-mile parameters, and high-RPM recalls.
Comprehensive Display Capabilities
The system actively tracks six essential vehicle parameters across massive, highly visible ranges:
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Speedometer: Simulated needle up to 200 MPH / Digital readout up to 255 MPH
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Tachometer: Simulated needle and digital numbers up to 16,000 RPM
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Oil Pressure: Up to 150 psi standard (Up to 300 psi with optional specialized sensor)
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Water Temperature: Up to 260°F simulated / 300°F digital numerical
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Fuel Level: Standard E, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, F scale or precise 0–100% digital layout
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Voltmeter: Up to 18 VDC range
Simplified Installation & Bluetooth Tuning
To prevent a massive rats-nest of wiring from crowding the tight space behind your 1957 dashboard, all engine bay sensors route directly to a single, detached External Control Module (5.5" x 3.5" x 1"). A simple interconnect harness links the control box directly to the dash assembly.
Navigating the configuration menus and selecting from over 30 independent RGB color zones can be handled using the included billet aluminum rotary encoder knob or a hardwired rocker switch. For effortless setup, use the built-in Bluetooth connection to pair your Apple or Android device to the free Dakota Digital mobile app for full calibration, diagnostics, and layout tuning.
Premium Made-in-USA Hardware
The complete kit includes the GRFX display assembly, the central control box, a comprehensive sensor pack (1/8" NPT ground-isolated water temperature probe, solid-state oil pressure transducer, electronic speed generator, and multiple adaptation bushings), and a Limited Lifetime Warranty proudly engineered and produced in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
