Pyrometer needed?
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Laughing Gas
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From: Middle TN
Pyrometer needed?
I have a 2015 6.7. I don't tow real heavy at 10,500lbs but have heard from more than a few people that a pyrometer to monitor exhaust temps is a good idea. Anybody here have one or think it's necessary? The factory guages are not the best however, even in the heat of summer I have not seen the temp or trans meter move past the middle. My truck has the base cluster so I can't see what the oil temp is.
Hotshot
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From: Pflugerville, tx
If you have an android phone, get the Torque Pro app, and a Bluetooth odb adapter.
Then download my add on plugin which will allow u to monitor a whole lot of things.
Search Torque Pro here on FTE to find where we talk about what we can monitor
Then download my add on plugin which will allow u to monitor a whole lot of things.
Search Torque Pro here on FTE to find where we talk about what we can monitor
Hotshot
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From: Pflugerville, tx
Try this topic https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ght=Torque+Pro
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15375188
you must enable download from unknown sources (not just the Google Play store), but it will install directly after that.My Note 3 prompted me when I downloaded
when you open Torque Pro, go to the Get Plugins, and it should be listed last as 'Ford Superduty 6.7'
(and shown in the application manager next to Torque Pro.)
Later to install a new version, you will uninstall the plugin app, and start again
go back to the Adapter Status icon,
then click settings (left button, settings)
select Manage extra PIDs/Sensors
select left button
select Add predefined set
select Ford Superduty 6.7
done
go back to Realtime Information on the front screen
and then add displays..
the titles all have 6.7 at the end. the PID list is alphabetical.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post15375188
you must enable download from unknown sources (not just the Google Play store), but it will install directly after that.My Note 3 prompted me when I downloaded
when you open Torque Pro, go to the Get Plugins, and it should be listed last as 'Ford Superduty 6.7'
(and shown in the application manager next to Torque Pro.)
Later to install a new version, you will uninstall the plugin app, and start again
go back to the Adapter Status icon,
then click settings (left button, settings)
select Manage extra PIDs/Sensors
select left button
select Add predefined set
select Ford Superduty 6.7
done
go back to Realtime Information on the front screen
and then add displays..
the titles all have 6.7 at the end. the PID list is alphabetical.
Cargo Master
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: TEXAS
I haven't heard any discussion on the subject of pyrometers in years now. It was a big subject matter back in the days of the older diesels and had everyone running out to install pyro gauges......myself included.
I had been told that on the new diesels it really is not as big of a deal to monitor because simply put, if the temp gets to high the computer will deal with it accordingly preventing engine damage.
And of course now it is the 4 EGT sensors that are being watched and monitored closely. And of course while you can watch it, the computer is going to do the same and adjust accordingly while the driver has no control to do much about it. Yes, you can tell when the truck is going through a REGN cycle by noticing the extreme high temps.
With all of that being said, yeah there is nothing wrong with monitoring the many different aspects of the truck.
There is also the option of the Scan Gauge II, which is a simple plug-n-play installation. It comes preprogrammed with many different gauge options, but can also be user programed to monitor many others items on the truck.
Currently a member here on the forum has one listed in the classified section new in the box asking $125 for it shipped.
I had been told that on the new diesels it really is not as big of a deal to monitor because simply put, if the temp gets to high the computer will deal with it accordingly preventing engine damage.
And of course now it is the 4 EGT sensors that are being watched and monitored closely. And of course while you can watch it, the computer is going to do the same and adjust accordingly while the driver has no control to do much about it. Yes, you can tell when the truck is going through a REGN cycle by noticing the extreme high temps.
With all of that being said, yeah there is nothing wrong with monitoring the many different aspects of the truck.
There is also the option of the Scan Gauge II, which is a simple plug-n-play installation. It comes preprogrammed with many different gauge options, but can also be user programed to monitor many others items on the truck.
Currently a member here on the forum has one listed in the classified section new in the box asking $125 for it shipped.
Lead Driver
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From: Kaysville Utah
If you don't tune the truck. Your computer (as mentioned above) won't allow you to get too hot.
There are numerous products that will let you see EGT temps, All though they are all downstream of the turbo in the exhaust system. The 6.7L engine runs backwards of most previous diesel engines and getting a thermocouple into the exhaust port is not as easy as it used to be with the older generation trucks. So most folks are satisfied with monitoring the exhaust
My horse trailer runs 13,000 lbs when fully loaded, I tow in the summer heat here in Utah and pull up 7-8% grades on pretty regular basis. I'm not seeing temps that concern me with my stock truck.
There are numerous products that will let you see EGT temps, All though they are all downstream of the turbo in the exhaust system. The 6.7L engine runs backwards of most previous diesel engines and getting a thermocouple into the exhaust port is not as easy as it used to be with the older generation trucks. So most folks are satisfied with monitoring the exhaust
My horse trailer runs 13,000 lbs when fully loaded, I tow in the summer heat here in Utah and pull up 7-8% grades on pretty regular basis. I'm not seeing temps that concern me with my stock truck.
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Laughing Gas
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From: Middle TN
Thanks to all for the responses. I figured the computer takes over and handles everything. It just whenever you get around other diesel owners, like a campground, there is always several "experts" that think they know everything about what you need, but yet they all have a different opinion on what you need.
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Cargo Master
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From: TEXAS
While you don't really need the pyrometer, I would still suggest such a monitor as the Scan Gauge II, it will allow you more precise reading of items like oil temp, trans fluid temp, water temp and such. But will also afford the ability to pull up any fault codes should you ever see that evil yellow wrench light up on the dash board or experience a shut down due to the computer receiving an error code and taking control of your diesel life as you know it....LOL
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