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Summary: 06 Dodge EGT
Solution:
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Under full load, most Cummins engines produce exhaust temperatures in
the cylinder about 1300 degF or so, on the engine dynamometer. In the
Dodge Ram application, it is not likely the engine could be ran at 'full
load' operation in the chassis but if it could (or if overfueled), the
exhaust EGT ahead of the turbocharger should not exceed the 1100 to
1300 degF range. The exact temperature will vary on different applications
with different pyrometers and the location of the temperature probe.
The pyrometer measures exhaust temperature and the probe is usually
mounted about 2 to 6 inches from the turbo outlet (after the turbo) and in
that area the exhaust temperature under 'full load' conditions should
be in the 700 to 1000 degF range. The pyrometer probe could be installed
ahead of the turbo for maximum exhaust temperature out of the cylinders
(1100 to 1300 degF), however, if the probe ever fails, it goes directly
into the turbocharger and will likely cause a catastrophic failure of
the turbocharger, plus additional engine damage.
Operation and maintenance will determine which expected engine life.
Adding too much "heat" without letting the engine breathe or reject it at
lower RPM is called "lugging. " Engines with standard ratings and
operated in "severe duty" applications cannot expect to achieve more than
60% of the durability life-to-overhaul of engines that are run at more
modest output levels.
For the best fuel mileage, reliability and durability, Cummins engines
should be operated between peak torque and rated speed. Do not lug the
engine when running in that RPM range. What is "lugging"? Lugging the
engine is when, at cruising speed, the engine is accelerated and it will
not increase the vehicle speed. Also, lugging is operating the engine,
under full load, below peak torque rpm.
Cummins does not provide gauges for the Dodge application, however,
Turbo Diesel Register in Georgia does supply gauges for the Dodge. TDR is
an independently owned business and not affiliated with Cummins, Inc.
Turbo Diesel Register has a quarterly magazine and specializes in all
kinds of information about Dodge Turbo Diesel Ram trucks. It is a
separate organization and not part of Cummins, Inc.
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Summary: 06 Dodge EGT
Solution:
Thanks for your Email message.
Under full load, most Cummins engines produce exhaust temperatures in
the cylinder about 1300 degF or so, on the engine dynamometer. In the
Dodge Ram application, it is not likely the engine could be ran at 'full
load' operation in the chassis but if it could (or if overfueled), the
exhaust EGT ahead of the turbocharger should not exceed the 1100 to
1300 degF range. The exact temperature will vary on different applications
with different pyrometers and the location of the temperature probe.
The pyrometer measures exhaust temperature and the probe is usually
mounted about 2 to 6 inches from the turbo outlet (after the turbo) and in
that area the exhaust temperature under 'full load' conditions should
be in the 700 to 1000 degF range. The pyrometer probe could be installed
ahead of the turbo for maximum exhaust temperature out of the cylinders
(1100 to 1300 degF), however, if the probe ever fails, it goes directly
into the turbocharger and will likely cause a catastrophic failure of
the turbocharger, plus additional engine damage.
Operation and maintenance will determine which expected engine life.
Adding too much "heat" without letting the engine breathe or reject it at
lower RPM is called "lugging. " Engines with standard ratings and
operated in "severe duty" applications cannot expect to achieve more than
60% of the durability life-to-overhaul of engines that are run at more
modest output levels.
For the best fuel mileage, reliability and durability, Cummins engines
should be operated between peak torque and rated speed. Do not lug the
engine when running in that RPM range. What is "lugging"? Lugging the
engine is when, at cruising speed, the engine is accelerated and it will
not increase the vehicle speed. Also, lugging is operating the engine,
under full load, below peak torque rpm.
Cummins does not provide gauges for the Dodge application, however,
Turbo Diesel Register in Georgia does supply gauges for the Dodge. TDR is
an independently owned business and not affiliated with Cummins, Inc.
Turbo Diesel Register has a quarterly magazine and specializes in all
kinds of information about Dodge Turbo Diesel Ram trucks. It is a
separate organization and not part of Cummins, Inc.
