Got my EGT gauge, now what to look for?

[Dixie Dawg]

Proper shut down temp? Warm up temp? What's avg driving around temp temp? Thanks guys!

 

[me4osu]

Where did you put the probe

If you mounted it up-stream of the turbo (pre-turbine). Max temp is 1300 deg. F and I use between 300 and 350 for shutdown.

 

[TomGolden]

Dixie - for pre-turbo temps, I have always been told to let it idle until you see <300* on the EGT gauge. Driving down the highway at 70 MPH on flat ground, I usually see in the area of 550 - 700*, depending on traffic (constant speeding up/slowing down) and possible head/tail winds. Climbing a grade you can see anything, depending on such factors as are you towing and/or hauling anything, outside ambiant air temp, head wind, how long & steep is the grade... .....



But as long as you don't pass 1250* and keep it past there for more than a few seconds, you are fine.



Tom