Pyrometer Quality?

[PaulG1]

Yes, I'm another newby. What an excellent group of members.



I would like to add a fuel plate to my nearly stock truck but before doing that plan to quickly order and install a pyrometer and boost gage then collect temp/boost data then add fuel plate.



I've been leaning towards the Autometer 1/8" NPT whith face gage. Can anyone comment on the quality of the probe. I've seen where some are made of inconel (that is good) but I don't have an overall feel for the quality difference of the major brands. Also if I order the kits from Geno's is it that simple everything needed - one stop shopping - probe is the right length, etc.



Any recommendation's greatly appreciated.



Thanks,



Paul

 

[SRadke]

Geno's will set you up. Everything you need comes with the gauges. I've always used DiPricol's but I understand Autometer makes good products as well. Welcome to the group.



-Scott

 

[Forrest Nearing]

I've got an autometer EGT gauge... works great... it's been on the truck for 50k+ miles



Forrest

 

[DRAG DIESEL]

I have lost 2 autometer probes this year... . according to one tech at autometer I now hold the record for the most heat passed over one of their probes... hehe

 

[DSiemens]

Autometer make a good EGT (pyro) gauge. It is what I am using now.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

TDR Issue 34, p. 20a

 

[DBrickel]

I am running the Isspro gauges in my 95 and am very happy with them. I have the 3piller gauges ; pyro/boost/transmission temp. That top gauge is a little too close for me. I've been thinking about going to the two piller gauge set and maybe get a combined boost/pyro or something like that. Maybe mount the transmission temp in the dash. still kicking around ideas

 

[EGaskamp]

Im using Autometer for boost and pyro and I'm very happy with them. Very acurate readings, priced well, and look awesome. Goodluck and welcome to TDR

 

[CumminsPower98]

I am running Autometer also and like them very much. One thing to consider that I don't see talked about much when buying pyrometers is electric vs mechanical. The electric gauges (meaning they are hooked up to a 12v power source) react to temp change in a flash whereas the mechanical ones I have seen are pretty slow. The older DiPricol gauges I have seen were this way. I don't know what the new ones are like or other brands. I personally would not have a slow reading gauge since my truck can get hot. When I press the peddle the gauges move in accordance with my foot pressure. Just something to think about.

 

[DRAG DIESEL]

Originally posted by CumminsPower98

One thing to consider that I don't see talked about much when buying pyrometers is electric vs mechanical. The electric gauges (meaning they are hooked up to a 12v power source) react to temp change in a flash whereas the mechanical ones I have seen are pretty slow.

They are called K Type thermocouples i believe, just so people know those are the kind I am burning up... . not the standard probe without the "little box".

 

[CumminsPower98]

I don't have a type K thermocouple with a box. I have a Competition Series p/n 5244 in the manifold and then I have the standard probe that came in the p/n 4344 pyro kit after the turbo. This setup has been running just fine for over 40k miles. The gauge has four connections on the back. One is ground, one is 12v+ and the other two go directly to the thermocouple or in my case the switch and then to the thermocouples. See pictures of the probes here if you want: http://www.mark74.com/ram_modifications.htm

 

[F8LDOSE]

Anybody using a digital pyrometer, such as a Computech? One unit will work two probes. Price is only 280ish.

 

[Double J]

30K+ on my Autometer and never skipped a beat.

 

[PaulG1]

Thanks All - good information.



Is the Autometer EGT probe adjustable depth? Or do I even need adjustable depth (i. e. is the street probe the right lenght for a good fit in a 95 12V preturbo).



Thanks again,



Paul

 

[Mark Craig]

Thermo's ???

PaulG1,



We distribute both brands, thethermo's look a little different but Inconel is the only product we will sell as it's a high nickel stainless and will last better than the plain vanilla stainless you get with lesser brands etc.



Rumor is they both come from the same manufacturer, can't prove that but heard it more than once. The DiPricol's and the Auto Meter's both come with all the connections etc to install other than extra wire to hook up the night time lighting circuits.



Mark @ DPPI

 

[hotram03]

Auto Meter here 34,000 and working great

 

[Got Smoke?]

Originally posted by HotRam03

Auto Meter here 34,000 and working great

:-laf Gotcha beat by oh about 30,000 miles



Got about 60K on mine, and it still works great too, and its seen 16 on the EGT a few times.

 

[CumminsPower98]

I had my needle almost straight down for a few seconds one time. That really scared me when I looked up and saw that.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Originally posted by Joseph Donnelly

TDR Issue 34, p. 20a

Originally posted by PaulG1

Yes, I'm another newby. Thanks,



Paul

Aww now C'mon Joe howz he gonna do that?