Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) EGT Post Turbo

[cpeters]

I am fixing to go on my 1st long trip towing a 16ft enclosed trailer o Colorado. I have an isspro digital pyro mounted post turbo, not the best thing I know, but thats where it is. What are the highest temps I should allow. Highest so far in the wimpy TX hill country was 750 deg. Thanks.

 

[wyosteve]

I try to keep mine below 950 for sustained periods.

 

[rfcom]

Pulling the TT up the mountains, mine has never gone over 900. Engine is completely stock.



Jim

 

[Oil Burner]

figure on adding 300 degrees, so like wyosteve said, below 950 (actual 1250) should be ok.

-Jason

 

[cpeters]

Thanks.

 

[Cooker]

figure on adding 300 degrees, below 950 (actual 1250) should be ok.

I have read this several times here on the TDR. This is not true. I have a pyro probe mounted before and after the turbo. Under certain situations (with a heavy right foot ) I have seen there be as much as a 500-600 degree difference. Under normal driving 300 degrees is probably pretty close, but while towing or racing from a stop light 300 degrees can be way off.



To be safe, I would say if you have your foot in it figure 500 degrees difference. If you are cruising down the interstate 300 is probably good enough.