Another gauge question
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Another gauge question
Just installed an EGT and a Trans temp gauge. From reading posts I guess that a good redline for the egt is about 1100(safe side) pre turbo but what would a good redline for the trans temp be?
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I can get to 1200 EGT completely stock towing my trailer up a grade. I don't consider this temperature a problem. If you limit yourself to 1100, you will be giving up significant performance headroom. Just a thought...
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Originally Posted by wb6anp
Just installed an EGT and a Trans temp gauge. From reading posts I guess that a good redline for the egt is about 1100(safe side) pre turbo but what would a good redline for the trans temp be?
I have mine set at 1150 .
Trans temp is set at 190 and I don't tow anything .
Here is a link for the trans temp http://www.mag-hytec.com/Transmission_pans.htm
Hope this helps
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From: NW Montana
I searched and searched for a "true" answer to the EGT question and finally settled on the idea that 1350 was probably the top temp to hit and running at 1250 would not hurt anything. Do a search here and on the heavy duty forum and see what is said about trans temps and then decide what you want to follow 
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