Thoughts on EGT probe location needed...
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Thoughts on EGT probe location needed... I am wanting to install my EGT probe on my turbo LT1 I am working on. I had this previously on my supercharged setup and it was a nice tool to monitor and reference my temps. I would like to use it for the same on my turbocharged setup. Before I had the sensor located just downstream of my Y-pipe. Reading the manufacturers reccomendation for a turbo setup, it says it should go closer to the heads and before the turbo. I don't really like this idea, as if it breaks it can go through the turbo.
Again, I am not using this for tuning, just for reference and monitoring. Do you think I would be alright installing it in the downpipe or slightly further back in the exhaust?
Again, I am not using this for tuning, just for reference and monitoring. Do you think I would be alright installing it in the downpipe or slightly further back in the exhaust?
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The only problem I could see is possible EGTs exceeding the probes limits if I place it too close to the turbo perhaps. But I don't know if the temps near the heads would actually be more hot than the temps in the downpipe?
I am also trying to figure out the limits of my probe.
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Temps pre-turbine will be hotter than post turbine, which is why it is preferred as a more accurate picture of what's going on.
But for most part you're looking for consistent readings and changes.
If you know it always runs at say 1400degF post turbine and is safe at this....if it suddenly jumped to say 1600degF, then you know something has went wrong
Above numbers are purely an example, every setup can be different.
But for most part you're looking for consistent readings and changes.
If you know it always runs at say 1400degF post turbine and is safe at this....if it suddenly jumped to say 1600degF, then you know something has went wrong
Above numbers are purely an example, every setup can be different.
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Temps pre-turbine will be hotter than post turbine, which is why it is preferred as a more accurate picture of what's going on.
But for most part you're looking for consistent readings and changes.
If you know it always runs at say 1400degF post turbine and is safe at this....if it suddenly jumped to say 1600degF, then you know something has went wrong
Above numbers are purely an example, every setup can be different.
But for most part you're looking for consistent readings and changes.
If you know it always runs at say 1400degF post turbine and is safe at this....if it suddenly jumped to say 1600degF, then you know something has went wrong
Above numbers are purely an example, every setup can be different.
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Temps pre-turbine will be hotter than post turbine, which is why it is preferred as a more accurate picture of what's going on.
But for most part you're looking for consistent readings and changes.
If you know it always runs at say 1400degF post turbine and is safe at this....if it suddenly jumped to say 1600degF, then you know something has went wrong
Above numbers are purely an example, every setup can be different.
But for most part you're looking for consistent readings and changes.
If you know it always runs at say 1400degF post turbine and is safe at this....if it suddenly jumped to say 1600degF, then you know something has went wrong
Above numbers are purely an example, every setup can be different.
( please excuse the hijack. I can't seem to find much info on this subject).
For my new Procharger build I'd like to have EGT readings for reference as well. In a true dual set up will I need to have two separate sensors ?
This is also not for tuning ..., just a benchmark monitoring device for say .... Meth pump decided to stop being a meth pump or AFR is out of wack etc..
Thanks
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Good information.
( please excuse the hijack. I can't seem to find much info on this subject).
For my new Procharger build I'd like to have EGT readings for reference as well. In a true dual set up will I need to have two separate sensors ?
This is also not for tuning ..., just a benchmark monitoring device for say .... Meth pump decided to stop being a meth pump or AFR is out of wack etc..
Thanks
( please excuse the hijack. I can't seem to find much info on this subject).
For my new Procharger build I'd like to have EGT readings for reference as well. In a true dual set up will I need to have two separate sensors ?
This is also not for tuning ..., just a benchmark monitoring device for say .... Meth pump decided to stop being a meth pump or AFR is out of wack etc..
Thanks
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Naw, it doesn't make sense to run it pre turbo and risk it if its not needed for tuning from what I am seeing. Besides, I already have an EGT probe and it saves me a little not having to buy a new one.