Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) just installed gauges....readings normal?

[CCiatteo]

I just got done installing my boost and EGT gauges on my 97 (no mods) and at 70 mpg turning about 2100 rpms, running empty with the engine at operating temps I am making 5-6 lbs of boost and running about 650-700 degrees, ambient air temp is in the low-mid 40s. Upon moderate load (accelerating up an on ramp) I saw 900 degrees and 22 lbs of boost. At idle, no boost and 200-300 degrees.



The boost seems fine, I though the EGT's would be higher???



I just want to make sure the gauges are working properly, so I can get a baseline. I really want to upgrade the airbox, the fuel plate, put in the 3kGSK, but I need to basline this thing first.



If it matters they are Autometer Z-series 0-60lbs boost and the EGT is plumbed pre-turbo in the exhaust manifold per the TST website.



I swapped out the stock bulb in the gauges and put in the green LED's, looks good and matches the stock dash very nicely.



Next project, the KDP... ...



Thanks

 

[Hammer]

Your numbers look fine to me for a stock truck other than a exhaust mod. B. O. M. B. on son... ... ... Andy



BTW... Good idea onthe KDP next,trust me to say it is NOT a cheap repair.

 

[EKlem]

The egt's sound fine. On a stock truck, you really need to be pulling a grade with a load to get much over 1000 degrees pre turbo.

 

[CCiatteo]

thanks for the input... ... now I can move on to bigger things.....

 

[DBogo]

i just put mine in too, where did you get these green LEDs for the install i want mine to match a little better, i put in the exact same thing you did the autometer Z-series boost and pyro, i have to really really try to make it to 850 egt and thats getting on it and trying to get it warm, at idle mine will be about 200-300 with no boost so it seems liek our numbers are quite similar

 

[ewcmr2]

Ambient temps have a lot to do with EGT's. At 40* I have no problem staying below 1300egt. If it's 100* outside I have to have a feather foot to keep egt's down.

 

[CCiatteo]

i just put mine in too, where did you get these green LEDs for the install i want mine to match a little better, i put in the exact same thing you did the autometer Z-series boost and pyro, i have to really really try to make it to 850 egt and thats getting on it and trying to get it warm, at idle mine will be about 200-300 with no boost so it seems liek our numbers are quite similar

I bought all my stuff from the local speed shop, but autometer makes LED replacement bulbs for all their gauges, about $10 a bulb . The are nice though.



here's the info on the bulb.



http://www.autometer.com/cat_accessoriesdetail.aspx?vid=103

 

[DBogo]

wow thats pricy, so how close is it to the factory dash color?

 

[CCiatteo]

I think they look good, I'll try and take a few pics, but my camera sucks so no promises on the quality.