What is a normal EGT reading?
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.
What should my EGT temp be?
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.
Is EGT gauge necessary?
In many cases, people that install EGT Gauges do so because their engine has had work done to it. If you are playing with fuel/air ratio, fitting a larger turbo or running higher boost, a quality EGT Gauge is a must. Without it, you may find that the engine runs too hot and does damage.
What happens if you have too much EGT in your engine?
Excessive EGT can also cause exhaust manifold and cylinder head cracking. Exhaust valves can fail from high EGT as well. Among the first engine parts to suffer damage will be those made of aluminum since aluminum has a lower softening and melting temperature than steel or cast iron.
Why is EGT important in a banks power system?
There are many products on the market that claim to increase diesel power, but almost all of them increase fuel delivery at full power with little regard for EGT. It is superior engineering, extensive testing, and calibrated fuel management that set the Banks power systems apart.
Why is EGT important in the combustion process?
EGT is an indication of how hot the combustion process is in the cylinders, and the amount of “afterburning” that is occurring in the exhaust manifold. EGT is also directly related to the air/fuel ratio.
What do you call the EGT after the Turbo?
As you would expect, EGT measured after the turbo is called turbine outlet temperature. We might mention that some mechanics fear installing the pyrometer thermocouple in the exhaust manifold for fear the probe will break or burn off and blow into the turbocharger.