EGTs and Gauge

[NDISX15]

(10-27-2021 )GhostHauling Wrote:  I’m maybe way off base but I’ve set my max EGTs in my mind and won’t let my truck obtain or exceed is 1100 on my EGT in my Exhaust Post turbo not manifold but realistically I don’t even get near 900 I baby it like my Roof depends on it bc it does I’ll get up those hills ( whenever I get it up it’s a win first or last who cares) I’m in it for as long as possible not fast & hard but I’m not sure where you put your EGT but hopefully it’s not in the manifold bc that’s obviously so very risky to your turbo but I know guys get up there on the EGTs and seems normal I’m just not seeing it on the Current Probe I have.

Its in the manifold now....highest EGT I've seen since the probe was put into the manifold has been 1220F. I generally try to keep it 1100F and under the best I can, and use my engine fan on hills to cool the turbo if I feel like my EGT has been above 900-1000 too long for my liking. I run the same long pulls and weights almost daily and having the probe on the inlet tube for a couple weeks before it was put in the manifold was kinda helpful knowledge in knowing when my turbo is getting too warm for my tastes.