pyrometer question

[barnetc1]

Ok installed pyrometer on deuce like everybody said. My question is what does the temp run on a normal deuce. I cant get above 500 degree pulling a hill, is this normal????????? Upped fuel some to get that hot. Also i installed a direct flow air intake instead of stock so i am assuming the extra air is keeping temp down.

 

[ATC]

Where in the exhaust did you install the temperature sensor?

 

[steelandcanvas]

Something doesn't sound right....where did you put the probe? I got 700 to 900 degrees after installing mine, post turbo.

 

[m16ty]

I hit right at 1,000 deg pre-turbo on the factory fuel setting. To really see max EGT you need to pull a hill where it will bog down the engine a fair amount. If you've got a boost gauge also you can watch the boost and when the boost pressure starts going down is when the EGT will start climbing toward max. The best way to find out the max EGT is to load the truck pretty good and hit a steep hill where you'll have to downshift atleast one gear.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Some good info here:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/19089-pyrometers.html

 

[rchalmers3]

500 Celsius is about 932 Fahrenheit.

Rick

 

[m-35tom]

what is a 'direct flow air intake'? and no, i doubt you are getting any extra air. only 500°, something is wrong, i would guess the reading since it is easy to make more heat than that.

tom

 

[bsorcs]

500 Celsius is about 932 Fahrenheit.

Rick

Conveivably cogent observation, RC....

bs

 

[seve7]

i've always mounted mine in the manifold to take readings, i had a turbo rx7 that used to jump almost to 1700 under 15psi in 3rd gear or higher, i took the turbo apart and the turbine wheel was a little melty.