safe EGT #s??

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Dec 7, 2011 | 08:03 PM

hav24wheel

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safe EGT #s??

My pops is running a stock 6.4 in his 08 and got a bully dog programer, and it will defuel at 1200 * F. It doesn't take much to get it to that temp either. So what's a safe.temp to run it up to?

Dec 7, 2011 | 10:30 PM

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During regen, these trucks can get up to 1500+ degrees. I think most are due fueling at 1400-1450. But if you set it that high, it's not recommended not to hold it there for very long. Maybe a 0-60 or 1/4 mile run. Which I'm sure he's not doing.

Is he just using the factory sensor or did he add the secondry one?

Dec 8, 2011 | 04:50 AM

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During regens or heavy towing and grades I am usually around 1350. I have my alarm set at 1375F for EGT's.

Dec 8, 2011 | 05:45 AM

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He is using the factory sensor. I've read other places that 1600 is where defueling should be set...

Dec 8, 2011 | 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hav24wheel

He is using the factory sensor. I've read other places that 1600 is where defueling should be set...

You'll be fine at 1600 deg F. for a high warning. I wouldn't hold that for very long though. These are really made to withstand heat due to the regen ptocess.

Dec 8, 2011 | 10:34 AM

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It's nice to see that there tuner will de-fuel when temps get out of control, there are some that don't.

Dec 8, 2011 | 10:52 AM

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Its "factory defueling" setting was at 1200, so when regen hit it would defuel. N I didn't think that was right so I upped it to 1400 and told pops I'd do some research for him.