Which EGT Sensor to Read?
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Which EGT Sensor to Read?
Just picked up my first ever diesel (2019 F-350, 6.7L) , coming over from V-10's in 1999 and a 2010 Superduties. I've got a ScanGuage II that I'm migrating over from the old truck to the new, and I'm wanting to monitor EGT on one of the channels. I notice that there are four EGT's to choose from. Is there is preference for one over the others, or all they all essentially the same??
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Will that Scangauge from your V10 work on the 6.7L? Also, unlike the days of the 6.0L, and maybe the 6.4L, monitoring EGT's is really a thing of the past with regards to monitoring your driving habits and has turned into more of just "fun to watch". These 6.7L's take care of themselves pretty well. Now if you plan on tuning it, that could be a different question.
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Will that Scangauge from your V10 work on the 6.7L? Also, unlike the days of the 6.0L, and maybe the 6.4L, monitoring EGT's is really a thing of the past with regards to monitoring your driving habits and has turned into more of just "fun to watch". These 6.7L's take care of themselves pretty well. Now if you plan on tuning it, that could be a different question.
No plans to tune it, but I tow heavy and do like to see what is going on. As you say, fun to watch if nothing else.
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Still breaking the truck in, but got to watch my DPF hit 100% today, see a regen start (and finish), and watch the filter % drop down to 15%. EGT1 was as high as 925 during the regen. It was interesting to be able to monitor the entire process.
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I’ve seen 3 and 4 hit 1200. Usually in the 10’s and 11 but, 1200’s quite possible.
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I need to get those sensors set up in the gauge. I'd like to see what they are doing during regen as well. Sounds like there is a lot of heat going on!
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Will that Scangauge from your V10 work on the 6.7L? Also, unlike the days of the 6.0L, and maybe the 6.4L, monitoring EGT's is really a thing of the past with regards to monitoring your driving habits and has turned into more of just "fun to watch". These 6.7L's take care of themselves pretty well. Now if you plan on tuning it, that could be a different question.
Brand new PSD and itching for EGT readouts.
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What I mean by that is that the 6.0L and maybe the 6.4L's you had to actively watch EGT's when pulling heavy especially going up a mountain. The 6.7's have a ton more cooling capacity, and the computer will derate the power if temps go over the threshold (whatever that may be). Given that, and I mentioned it in my original post, if you are tuning your 6.7L, then yea, you may have to monitor EGT's.
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I towed with my new truck for the first time yesterday. I pull a 15,000 pound fifth-wheel and was interested to see what the EGT1 would read while towing. My drive was hilly at first and then pretty flat as I approached my destination. I saw EGT's in the low 900's a couple of time when accelerating up a grade, but otherwise mostly 600's, 700's and low 800's. I did see some passive regeneration when the temps were highest, as my DPF Soot Load % would drop a couple of points. But I was never hot enough for long enough to lower it more than that.
The truck handles the trailer extremely well. I was satisfied with my 2010 V-10, with the 4.30 rear axle, but it takes a lot more driver input, especially in the hills, to tow well. You have to anticipate and have the rpm's up before you start to climb, or else you find yourself bogged down. With the diesel I pretty much set the cruise and let it drive itself. Very relaxing!
The truck handles the trailer extremely well. I was satisfied with my 2010 V-10, with the 4.30 rear axle, but it takes a lot more driver input, especially in the hills, to tow well. You have to anticipate and have the rpm's up before you start to climb, or else you find yourself bogged down. With the diesel I pretty much set the cruise and let it drive itself. Very relaxing!