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I have decided to install my pyro guage after my turbo,where should i place the temp. probe? MAN,i'll be glad this will be installed Sunday,i'ts a hard decision to make, at least for me, before or after, I wished i had a dollar for every time i though of this. After Sunday ,it'll all be over with
Thanks
cam


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2001 ETH/DEE - 2500
REG Cab 4x4
Patriot Blue, Driftwood

 

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Mine is in the elbow, just after the turbo. I had one probe break off; I was extremely glad to be downstream of the turbine. Even the BOMB'ers will agree post-turbo is better for monitoring your cooldown. I also see instant temperature changes when I give it more throttle.
If I were BOMB'ed to higher Hp, I might rethink, but for my mostly stock ETH I'm extremely happy with my decision, as I am religious about turbo cooldowns.

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2001 ETH, QC, LWB, 4WD, 3. 54, SPA Pyro & Boost, Leer Cab-high shell, Rear ARB locker

 

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HC
Thanks, I thought that would be the best place. Any thought on how far from the rear of the turbo flange.
Thanks
Cam

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2001 ETH/DEE - 2500
REG Cab 4x4
Patriot Blue, Driftwood

 

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CAM, I don't know if the elbows have changed on the newer trucks, but on my '97, there is a circular flat spot cast into it, about the size of a nickle, facing the passenger's side. There is a dimple cast into the center of that flat spot. It's the perfect spot for drilling and tapping, and I bet that's what it's there for, anyway.
Andy

 

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Andy,
I remember i read something about that place and i looked but could'nt find it . Tomorrow before i drill and weld i'll give it another look over.
Thanks
Cam

 

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Out for the weekend - hope my reply is not too late to help. The hole for mine was drilled in the top of the elbow, about 1-1/2" from the outlet flange that connects it to the turbo. I didn't do it myself; but the mechanic felt that was consistent with all the "big rig" installations he had seen. I also believe he put it there so they could drill without removing the elbow from the truck. I don't know if this is the "best" location, but it seems to work just fine. One thing I like about the "after turbo" mount, is that even if this is totally screwed up, I'm sure I can replace the elbow cheaper than I could replace the manifold. Of course, temptation would get the better of me and I would probably replace the elbow with a new one that incorporated both a temp probe AND an exhaust brake, so in reality it would cost me more #ad


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2001 ETH, QC, LWB, 4WD, 3. 54, SPA Pyro & Boost, Leer Cab-high shell, Rear ARB locker

 

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HC,I got it done Sunday morning,went over to a friends house who actually done the work. Sounds as though my install is close to what you done. My friend healearked (spelling)my sleeve to the elbow. Today i recieved my 2 gauge w/tweeter , I need to get it painted to match. I'll work on it some more when i get off Thursday. Thanks for your help.
CAM

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2001 ETH/DEE - 2500
REG Cab 4x4
Patriot Blue, Driftwood Rhino Liner