Questions about gauges
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Questions about gauges
I just installed a three gauge pod with a boost, pyrometer and trans temp gauges..now i need to know
what is the max egt? and what should it read before i shout it down
what is the max trans temp, and what is normal?
and what is max boost? im worried about this one..ive only seen 7psi so far
what is the max egt? and what should it read before i shout it down
what is the max trans temp, and what is normal?
and what is max boost? im worried about this one..ive only seen 7psi so far
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I installed the same thing about 3 months ago.
I usually see 500-900*F on the pyro, give or take. Keep in mind this is after the turbo!
I tend to see 100-150*F on the tranny temp. Maybe 200*F if I'm towing on a warm day. Now that it's getting colder out (20's) I tend to see the needle lean more towards 100*F then 150, trannys have a wide range of "normal" operating temps. The biggest factor is how warm it is outside.
For a 7.3 Stroker, 7 psi is decent for running bobtail. You'll see more boost when you tow something somewhat heavy, or with a lot of wind drag. The 7.3's only can produce about 15-17 psi stock. From what I hear if the make more then that, they'll blow their head gaskets.
Hope this helps!
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I usually see 500-900*F on the pyro, give or take. Keep in mind this is after the turbo!
I tend to see 100-150*F on the tranny temp. Maybe 200*F if I'm towing on a warm day. Now that it's getting colder out (20's) I tend to see the needle lean more towards 100*F then 150, trannys have a wide range of "normal" operating temps. The biggest factor is how warm it is outside.
For a 7.3 Stroker, 7 psi is decent for running bobtail. You'll see more boost when you tow something somewhat heavy, or with a lot of wind drag. The 7.3's only can produce about 15-17 psi stock. From what I hear if the make more then that, they'll blow their head gaskets.
Hope this helps!
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well..i have a 100 hp chip in mine and when empty, i heard i should see like 15+ but it has never said 10 even on a huge hill by my house with it to the floor. the check engine light flases though...isnt is supposed to do that when it is like above 20psi?
and what is the max for the egt?
and what is the max for the egt?
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I try not to exceed 1200 degrees. I read that the 7.3 Powerstroke can sustain a maximum of 1270 degrees for and extended period, but I don't like to push it that hard. I see about 1000-1100 max when towing a 14k 5th wheel camper. I was bucking a lot of wind on the way home yesterday and had to kick out "OD", to keep the EGTs low and gain a fair rate of acceleration. I see 20-25# of boost under hard acceleration (empty, on flat ground). I use a regulator on the boost pressure line to prevent the "check engine" light. I have read in this forum that the stock head gaskets can handle up to 40 psi. You won't see that much with a stock turbo.
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Originally Posted by Cool1996
well..i have a 100 hp chip in mine and when empty, i heard i should see like 15+ but it has never said 10 even on a huge hill by my house with it to the floor. the check engine light flases though...isnt is supposed to do that when it is like above 20psi?
and what is the max for the egt?
and what is the max for the egt?
Where is your boost guage tapped into?
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MY Banks kit jumped boost from 15 max to 25 max. If I flog it really hard passing Chebbies and Cummins on hills, running the boost at 25 for extended periods, I will get the check engine light. Back off for a bit and it goes away, same with that odd noise from the right seat. 
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kwikkordead, my chip is not adjustable, i tplugs in under the dash on the drivers side and stays there. my boost gauge is hooked up in the black flaxable like that goes from the turbo to what i beleive is the MAP sensor
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