Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) post turbo temps

[FDNYMOPARGUY]

I just installed an Autometer z-series exhaust temperature guage. I mounted the probe in the down pipe about 6 inches from the elbow (no warrenty problems, or potential installation problems). My temps range from 500-600 degrees cruising empty (have yet to tow since guage was installed), up to 750 when I really put the hammer down. As for cool down, temp drops to 300 in about 1 minute, to a low of 250 after about 5 minutes. How do these numbers sound compared to a pre turbo or elbow probe mounting location? By the way, the engine is stock except for m. e. kit from Geno's.

 

[Deezul1]

Add about 400 deg to those temps for pre turbo when hammer down, cruisin would be about 700.

 

[davemac]

I have my temp sensor mounted in the elbow of my Jacobs exhaust brake. The temps run about 50* over yours. Sounds like you`re in the right ballpark.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

It's not a good idea to mount the probe so far downstream. You shouldn't go farther than the elbow. Temp differential back to the manifold is too large for accuracy.

 

[dalton4]

Joe beat me to the punch. What he stated agrees with all that I've read on the subject. It is my understanding that a post tc probe should be no more than six inches from the turbo.



Jerry