What is a safe Pyro temp?
The absolute maximum safe EGT range is debatable. Our universal rule of thumb, regardless of engine make/model/year, is to not exceed 1250° F and not to operate in the 1200° F – 1250° F range for an extended period of time.
How hot is too hot on a pyrometer?
You will probably see it as high as 1150*F, if you got the mufflers in place, in the high elevations climbing hills….. Thats how hot mine got, a friends runs 1200*F all the time, its safe up to there, anything over 1200* is playing with fire.
What causes high EGT in a Cat diesel?
Diesel pistons are aluminum, and a growing number of diesels also use aluminum cylinder heads. We mentioned earlier that excessive EGTs are due to a rich air/fuel mixture, which can be caused by too much fuel. Too much fuel is typically the result of modifying a turbo-diesel for more power.
What’s a good EGT temp?
The temperature of the turbine, (turbo) blades probably never reached above 1000 degrees. A good safe target is to set your edge, or if you have regular gauges, your foot, at a cutoff temperature of 1250. Then you are never going to get your temps above an “sustained” unsafe limit.
When did the C15 Acert compound turbos come out?
The C15 Acert went through a few different variations from 2004-2010 during their production time. First there was the BXS, then MXS, and NXS, and then finally the SDP. While each version was slightly altered from the last, one thing that remained constant was that the Acert came with two turbos – a high pressure turbo and a low pressure turbo.
What’s the pyrometer in a turbo dump pipe?
PYROMETER A pyrometer is made up of a temperature probe that is installed into the turbo dump pipe and a gauge that displays the temperature.
Is the SDP C15 Acert a ball bearing engine?
This is illustrated by excessive shaft play that can lead to losing oil, low power, and other assorted issues. The SDP C15 Acert has one benefit over its older siblings, this engine comes with BALL BEARING turbos.
How does a boost controller work on a pyrometer?
The boost controller is connected inline via a vacuum hose between the wastegate diaphragm and the boost side of the turbo, and basically tricks the wastegate into opening at a higher pressure, allowing more boost to be produced. It can be fine-tuned to give exactly the desired amount.