egt

[RJC]

I sure this has been discussed over and over but I have heard different max egt temps. My probe is installed in the downpipe and soon I am going to have one installed in the manifold also, but for now what is the max egt post-turbo ?

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01 Patriot Blue 5sp QC LWB K&N,PE 3 Level,Guages

 

[Gonzo 1066]

You probably dont want to exceed 1050 on a hard pull. For the short burst you could MAYBE go 1200. But that is pushing your luck. IMHO

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1995 2500 5 spd US Gear 2 speed,PackBrake, bombed,big turbo, injectors CUMMINS POWER!!. 2001 ETH 3500 PackBrake, gagues,otherwise stock. 1972 "1066" International Harvester 414 ci diesel pulling tractor, big pump,turbo and injectors. Alcohol injection,BINDER POWER!! .
GONZO

 

[icarus33]

With the pistons being made of aluminum, here's the melting point. Of course, this is a sustained physical temp.
http://www.kitco.com/chart. wtmelt.html

icarus



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'98. 5, 2500, 4x4, LB, QC, AUTO, 3. 54 rear, Snugtop, Rhinoliner, ISB, non Cummins enhanced ECM, DDIIIa injectors, Transgo Diesel shift kit, KJones TC, Autometer boost, transmission temp, digital pyro, Mag-Hytec diff/transmission cvrs. , Redline lubed.

 

[R.ebel]

Anybody know where I can get a hold of pistons made of Osmium?

 

[Koa Man]

Osmium would be good for high melting temp, but weight would be pretty heavy. If aluminum melts at 1220, how come almost everyone says don't exceed 1300? Should 1200 be the "safe" temp? I've had my truck at 1250 for at least 2 minutes already and I've noticed no difference it how it runs. Is the pistons made of pure aluminum or in combination with some alloy to raise the melting point?