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I dont think SG will read egt. I have a mechanical gauge set (glowshift) for egt, fuel pressure, and boost all 3 ran about 150$. Paid 4wheel parts about $50 to tap and install the lead for the pyrometer.
Would definitely be interesting if that worked. I wouldn't see the PCM being much different than an industrial control system, so if it had a spare input you could probably do it! Would have to program it to recognize the input. Not enough experience with Automotive controls here to answer.
The clean, but expensive way is to start with the Edge CTS. That reads everything from the PCM like the Scanguage but can also accept inputs from other sensors like EGT, fuel, pressure, etc. It also logs & alarms which is really cool. Just a lot more $$$ than the Scangauge.
The probe gets drilled and tapped for 1/8npt straight up from underneath on the drivers side near within #8 port.
I too use an Auber for a few years now. Found it on Ebay and it came with the probe. Available in different colors and records highest temp plus you can wire in a mini speaker for an adjustable alarm.
87CREW,what kinda numbers you see with your probe in that location?
These numbers are with the 8k or unlimited Tow Tunes.
350 idle with no AC. 380 w/AC on
700ish 60 mph flat cruise
11-1200 to the floor from a roll upto 70mph, not reaching 1200 until close to 70 mph.
With the SLR Tune
Hot idle about the same.
750-800 Cruise @ 60
1500+ with the pedal floored, reaching my 1250 alarm before I even hit 45mph.
Hope all that makes sense. I find it to be very accurate in that location. It is measuring the other cylinders and being in the #8 port I have the most exposure depth of the probe.
Thanks everyone for the input,
I like the Auber1813 solution and will probably go that route, nice installations both of you
Look around ebay real good. They offer different probe configurations and LCD color options. The prices aren't always consistent with other items of the same so watch for that. I got the 90° angle probe so it comes out of the bottom of the manifold and bends horizontal to point right at the wheelwell. It gives a cleaner install in my opinion.
Maybe someone can tell me why everyone puts the EGT probe in the exhaust manifold? as opposed to the down pipe just behind the turbo like all the class 8 diesels I have had and have now. I know, not what the OP was asking but kinda in line with the thread.
Maybe someone can tell me why everyone puts the EGT probe in the exhaust manifold? as opposed to the down pipe just behind the turbo like all the class 8 diesels I have had and have now. I know, not what the OP was asking but kinda in line with the thread.
My old 6.9 that I turbo'ed with the Banks Sidewinder kit had the probe there. The gauge and probe was calibrated to work in that location.
Ideally you want to know the temperature of the combustion chamber. This is where it is the hottest and can melt piston tops or scorch glands if it gets too hot. For that reason with a generic probe I like to measure as close to the exhaust valve as possible. It's the hottest immediate accurate reading.
