DSE RS Electric Headlight Door Kit (1968 Chevrolet Camaro) - 122004
Replace the troublesome factory vacuum-operated RS headlight door system in your 1968 Camaro with the Detroit Speed 122004 RS Electric Headlight Door Kit. Designed specifically for the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro, this system replaces the stock vacuum actuators with electronically controlled actuators for smoother, more reliable hideaway headlight door operation. It also eliminates the complicated and bulky vacuum accessories associated with the original system, making it an especially worthwhile upgrade for performance builds with large camshafts and reduced engine vacuum.
Detroit Speed engineered the 122004 as a complete, application-specific electronic system using current-sensing technology that requires no adjustment. The kit includes two electric actuator assemblies, an electronic control module, wiring harness, mounting brackets and the required installation hardware. It can be used to upgrade an original RS-equipped Camaro or make a non-RS 1968 Camaro hideaway headlight conversion easier, giving builders a modern solution while retaining one of the most recognizable styling features of the first-generation Camaro.
Specifications
- Part Number: 122004
- Manufacturer: Detroit Speed
- Product Type: RS Electric Headlight Door Kit
- Application: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
- Designed For: RS Hideaway Headlight Door System
- Actuation Type: Electronic
- Control Technology: Current Sensing
- Electric Actuators: Two Included
- Electronic Control Module: Included
- Wiring Harness: Included
- Mounting Brackets: Included
- Installation Hardware: Included
- Installation Instructions: Included
- Emission Code: 4
Features
- Designed specifically for the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
- Replaces the original vacuum-actuated RS headlight door system with electronic actuators
- Provides smoother and more reliable hideaway headlight door operation
- Eliminates the complicated, bulky and failure-prone vacuum accessories used by the factory system
- Ideal for performance engines with large camshafts that produce reduced engine vacuum
- Current-sensing technology provides operation without requiring system adjustment
- Includes two electric actuators for headlight door operation
- Includes electronic control module and wiring harness
- Includes mounting brackets and required installation hardware
- Designed for an easier installation with minimal modification to the vehicle
- Can simplify converting a non-RS 1968 Camaro to RS-style hideaway headlights
- Retains the signature hideaway headlight function while replacing the original vacuum actuation system
Fitment
- 1968 Chevrolet Camaro RS
- 1968 Chevrolet Camaro being converted to an RS-style hideaway headlight system
Fitment Notes
Detroit Speed specifies part number 122004 for the 1968 Chevrolet Camaro only. This kit will not fit a 1967 Chevrolet Camaro. The 1969 Camaro uses Detroit Speed part number 122003.
FAQs
What does the DSE 122004 RS Headlight Door Kit replace?
The Detroit Speed 122004 replaces the stock vacuum actuators used to operate the RS hideaway headlight doors on a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. The electronic system allows the bulky and failure-prone factory vacuum accessories to be eliminated.
Is the DSE 122004 useful on a Camaro with a large camshaft?
Yes. Detroit Speed specifically notes that vehicles with large camshafts and low vacuum signals benefit from the electronically controlled system because headlight door operation no longer depends on engine vacuum.
Can DSE 122004 be used for a non-RS Camaro conversion?
Yes. Detroit Speed states that the kit makes converting a non-RS 1968 Camaro to hideaway headlights easier. The 122004 provides the electronic headlight door actuation system, so any other components required to complete an RS-style conversion must be accounted for separately.
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Upgrade your 1968 Camaro with smooth, reliable electronic hideaway headlight door operation using the Detroit Speed 122004 RS Electric Headlight Door Kit from Beefcake Racing. If you have questions about fitment, an RS conversion or other Detroit Speed components for your Camaro build, email sales@beefcakeracing.com or call 1-855-827-7223 for assistance.
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