Help...Autometer EGT Z-series.

[Statebull626]

I am in the market for some gauges and have pretty much settled in on the Z-series by Autometer, but I'm alittle confused about the different models on the Autometer website. There are two different EGT gauges offered. Both are 0-1600F, but one comes with the probe and is a 'street series' and the other says it is a 'pro or comp series' and the probe is sold separately and uses a K-type thermocouple. Can anyone tell me the difference or better yet remember the part number from the gauge that you bought. (I have both #'s recorded from the website. )

Also what are the pros/cons to pre/post turbo prob site?

Tim

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2001 Quad cab SLT, SB,4x4, Lt. Driftwood, Agate cloth, Auto. , loaded, camper & trailer group, snowplow prep. , Extang taneau, Bosch 275's.

 

[fj40charles]

Autometer probe #5249 is a street series probe. The pro or competition series is for
top fuel engines and are not needed for our Dodge. I got the Autometer #4344 which is
the Pryometer and #5249 probe (sold together)
from Geno's Garage for 120. 00. Works well and very reasonable in price.

Search the archives for "pre or post" turbo
probe install.

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2000 QC 2500 4x4 LWB ETC/DEE, Anti-Spin, 3. 54, Trailer Tow, Camper Special, DD1's, PS boost module, PS high idle kit, PS steel idler pulley, Autometer boost and EGT gauges, Westin nerf bars, Rhino Liner
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My Toy

1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
350 TBI, Turbo 400, ARB lockers front/rear, 4 wheel power disk brakes, 4. 88 ring/pinion, 3 speed transfer case, full roll cage, Warn 8274, MRT 36 bolt beadlocks with Super Swamper Boggers (16x35x15), Saginaw Power steering, custom bumpers/fenders/nerf bars/skid plate, GM tilt steering column, 6 point roll cage, RCI racing seats with 5 point harness. Loves to be pulled behind the Dodge and pass the powerjokes going up hills.

 

[KatDiesel]

The #5244 is a heavier duty probe. Was told by Autometer twice to use this probe (emailed them twice). So I run that probe based on their advice. If ya compare the two the 5244 looks much beefier.

 

[hammong]

The "competition series" probe is faster reacting, but does so by having a thinner (or absent) protective metal cover over the probe tip itself. The "street series" probe provides more than enough reaction time for me, and costs quite a bit less.

I was surprised "just how fast" the street series probe reacts, despite it being the "slower" of the two versions.

Greg


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Y2K Dodge Cummins QC 2500 SLT Laramie 4x4 Long Bed, 4. 10/Auto, Forest Green/Driftwood, 265x75R16 Michelin LTX, 6 speaker CD, Camper/Tow/Plow Packages, Westin Black Nerfs, Mopar bedliner, Ultra bright diamondplate toolbox, K&N Filtercharger, Autometer Ultralite EGT and Boost gauges in 2-gauge pillar w/tweeter, DD Stage II injectors, boost module, and boost elbow. Yee haw!
http://www.rints.com/hammond for photos!

 

[EMDDIESEL]

You can use either probe in a Cummins. But its true, the street series all though advertised as being "Slower" responding, is really not slow at all. There is a difference in response, but the difference is small enough that depending on your application you could use it and save smoe extra $$. However, if your truck is highly BOMBED, it is probably worth the extra money as insurance with an engine that can produce highe EGT's very quickly.

 

[fj40charles]

I have the street probe and it is very fast. The EGT gauge will move right away after I get off the gas. To me this is an non issue.

My 2 cents. .
Charles

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2000 QC 2500 4x4 LWB ETC/DEE, Anti-Spin, 3. 54, Trailer Tow, Camper Special, DD1's, PS boost module, PS high idle kit, PS steel idler pulley, Autometer boost and EGT gauges, Westin nerf bars, Rhino Liner
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My Toy

1969 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
350 TBI, Turbo 400, ARB lockers front/rear, 4 wheel power disk brakes, 4. 88 ring/pinion, 3 speed transfer case, full roll cage, Warn 8274, MRT 36 bolt beadlocks with Super Swamper Boggers (16x35x15), Saginaw Power steering, custom bumpers/fenders/nerf bars/skid plate, GM tilt steering column, 6 point roll cage, RCI racing seats with 5 point harness. Loves to be pulled behind the Dodge and pass the powerjokes going up hills.

 

[Tagalong]

Statebull,
I have the Z Series #2654. Got it through Summit Racing for $100. 99 plus shipping.
I had to wait however, it was on back order.
So I suggest you make sure the dealer has it in stock. I like it and it reacts fast enough for my purposes (see Sig. ). It included the probe. Good luck.

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White 2001, 3500, Auto, 4:10,QC,2WD,LB, A-pillar mounted transmission and EGT gauges,34' DBL slide Cardinal 5er (12,600 GVWR)