1953-1962 Corvette LS Gauge Components

LS in a 1953-1962 Corvette with a traditional tach or oil pressure gauge? The tach adapter turns the distributorless LS ignition into a signal those older style tachs and shift lights can read, and the adapter fitting lets the LS take a traditional pressure gauge sensor.

Distributorless ignition to traditional tach
Sold without the BRP LS harness
Threads in a traditional gauge sensor

The C1 conversion kit, mounts, manifolds and radiators are on the 1953-1962 Corvette LS page. Gauge parts for other chassis are under LS swap gauge components.

1953-1962 Corvette LS gauge parts

Tach signal for a C1

Tach Adapter

Oil pressure sensor fitting

Oil Pressure Adapter Fitting

The two C1 gauge parts explained

Tach Adapter: lets an LS with no distributor control a traditional tachometer, factory or aftermarket, or a shift light.
Oil Pressure Adapter Fitting: the piece that lets a traditional pressure gauge sensor work with the LS.

C1 Corvette gauge notes

Wiring from the adapter to the tach is on you; BRP offers this version without its LS harness.
Neither part is made only for the C1. They are the same LS gauge parts BRP lists for many chassis.
There is no BRP install guide for the 1953-1962 Corvette yet, so tach compatibility with a specific C1 gauge cluster is not confirmed.

Part details come from the BRP product listings. A C1 install guide is not posted yet.

1953-1962 Corvette LS gauge FAQ

How do I run a tachometer in a C1 Corvette with an LS?

Add the Tach Adapter. It is a tach signal adapter for distributorless ignition, so a traditional tach or a shift light can follow the LS.

Does the tach adapter for the 1953-1962 Corvette page include wiring?

No. It is the version offered without the BRP LS harness, meant for custom applications.

Can I use a traditional oil pressure gauge sensor on the LS in my C1?

Yes, with the Oil Pressure Adapter Fitting, which allows a traditional pressure gauge sensor on the LS engine.