Originally Posted by Aarkie

They do not go into times at the different temps. To be safe I try to keep it below 1300. My pyro is installed in the Y just below the turbo so it sees the combined temp just before the turbo.

Originally Posted by Aarkie

This comes stright off the Banks website in the knowledge section. It did not talk about the powerstroke but did talk about the cummins.

So the big question is, what constitutes excessive EGT? If everything is working properly, 1250º to 1300º F. is a safe turbine inlet temperature, even for sustained running, mile after mile. Above 1300º F. things can start to get edgy. Remember, excessive EGT damage is cumulative. Over 1400º F., you’re usually gambling against a stacked deck and it’s only a matter of time until you lose. The higher the EGT, the shorter that time will be.

There are some exceptions to the above EGT limits if the driver is willing to trade off some risk of engine damage for brief spurts of maximum power or performance, such as for a quick burst of acceleration, a drag racing contest, or even a truck pull event. To fulfill that need, Banks has developed the Big Hoss line and the Six-Gun Diesel Tuner line, with the optional Speed-Loader. These racing products allow operation at EGTs above 1300 degrees, but unlike the makers of competitive diesel tuner boxes who place no limits on excessive EGT, Banks still builds in limits with the Speed-Loader, and adjustable EGT stops for the 7.3 L Ford PS Six-Gun system. The Six-Gun and Speed-Loader products are not intended for use on motorhomes or pickups towing trailers. For the owner of a diesel motorhome or a pickup used to pull a trailer, it’s always better to play it safe and adhere to the 1300° limit, and Banks power systems for these vehicles deliver such safe performance.

As we pointed out earlier, high EGTs are the result of too much fuel for the available air. If you see EGTs climbing over 1300º F., the fastest way to reduce the amount of fuel going to the engine is to back off the accelerator pedal. Another possible solution is to downshift if your speed permits it. For example, while the engine might be capable of producing enough power to pull the load in fifth gear at high EGTs, running in fourth gear at lower EGTs is definitely easier on the engine as long as the engine’s RPM red line is not exceeded.

They do not go into times at the different temps. To be safe I try to keep it below 1300. My pyro is installed in the Y just below the turbo so it sees the combined temp just before the turbo.

Originally Posted by jasfaa

I just went to Revelstoke, BC Canada snowmobiling this weekend and have the Banks unit installed. The highest EGT's I got to was 1150 with my foot in the pedal for a sustained uphill run from 2000 Feet to 5000 feet pulling a total weight of 18,000 lbs

Originally Posted by Tekrep

Interesting- I can easily hit 1400 under max acceleration at level 6, every time. According to Banks, everyone will. If you never see over 1150, your turbo will be happy but you are probably not getting the max effect of the Six-Gun and Speedloader. When you say "in the pedal" do you mean on the pedal is to the floor?

Originally Posted by superfast6.0

I have an 04 f-250 and i have a pyro probe mounted post turbo

Originally Posted by jasfaa

Since I had my truck dynoed, I do not feel that #6 is necessary. I had it on #3 the entire trip. I truly think #6 is necessary to boast about the minimal increase in HP and Torque. I use my truck for the only reason I bought it, towing. Also, I have noticed people with autos recieve different results than those with more controllable manuals. This could be the difference. No I was not at the floor. I sustained a 70 MPH speed up a very steep incline without exceeding 1150. I was not trying to race anybody up the hill with 18000+lbs of weight but I held my speed without any additional fuel in the pedal.