Normal Operation Readings on Gauges
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Normal Operation Readings on Gauges
Hey guys, just got all my gauges in and was wondering what the stock temps/pressure should be on a 6.0
I'm running
Boost,EGT,Trans,Water Temp,Oil Temp and Oil Pressure
It still has stock exhaust/tunes, and I was wondering what the max boost on these motors are because when I put it to the floor I max out the gauge at 30psi.
I'm running
Boost,EGT,Trans,Water Temp,Oil Temp and Oil Pressure
It still has stock exhaust/tunes, and I was wondering what the max boost on these motors are because when I put it to the floor I max out the gauge at 30psi.
Cargo Master
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From: Florida
well on mine after 20 miles water temp reaches 180 degrees, trans temp max will reach 160 but only after 20 or so miles of driving , egts average are about 800 degrees unless towing something, and boost depends on my foot. hope that helps.
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From: Plano TX and Brentwood TN
Boost alot of people say that above 28 psi your taking chances, even more so after 30
Egt operating would be round 800 unless towing(where do you have it located pre or
post?)
Trans I have heard that it would be normal to see 100 degrees over ambient with it
but that is going to depend on how hard you drive and if it is true about ambient
temp, what it is like around where you are at, 160 is round normal for this time of
year for me though as well, I have peaked at 189 however.
Water Temp, I see around 200-205 normally, if you see 230 or over then I believe you
are going to have a bad day more then likely.
Oil Temp, while I don't have that gauge on the truck, I would imagine it would be
hotter, how hot I couldn't tell you
Oil Pressure fluctuates to the point where I really couldn't tell you what the normal psi
should be at.
Egt operating would be round 800 unless towing(where do you have it located pre or
post?)
Trans I have heard that it would be normal to see 100 degrees over ambient with it
but that is going to depend on how hard you drive and if it is true about ambient
temp, what it is like around where you are at, 160 is round normal for this time of
year for me though as well, I have peaked at 189 however.
Water Temp, I see around 200-205 normally, if you see 230 or over then I believe you
are going to have a bad day more then likely.
Oil Temp, while I don't have that gauge on the truck, I would imagine it would be
hotter, how hot I couldn't tell you
Oil Pressure fluctuates to the point where I really couldn't tell you what the normal psi
should be at.
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I have heard from many people ( dealership included) that it is not uncommon, even normal to see a 6.0 run around 230 with a trailer on a hot day. This is kind of weird because they also claim that 240 is way too hot. Dosent sound like a lot of play room.
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