EGT temprature range.

**Dr Gary** · 26th October 2014, 03:32 PM

So I now have EGT and boost gauges. What is the REASONABLE range for EGT, and when does it become problematic?

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**threedogs** · 26th October 2014, 03:51 PM

500c and over I would start backing off big time
CRD can tolerate slightly higher temps

**Hodge** · 26th October 2014, 06:22 PM

x2 on the back off at 500C. As threedogs said, the EGT's with a complete factory boost controlled CRD would scare some people, but "supposedly" they are built to handle it.

**Dr Gary** · 27th October 2014, 08:07 AM

Thanks for that. I actually have the extra warning light set to come on at 500c, as well as the gauge warning light, so that will do.

**Golioth** · 28th October 2014, 01:49 PM

hey guys. I was just wondering where you bought your egt and boost gauge kits from? I have seen some cheap ones going on ebay, but not sure if the quality is there that I will need for them to last.

Also, should I go digital or analogue gauge?

any help would be appreciated
Cheers

**threedogs** · 28th October 2014, 03:38 PM

Im not a fan of digital as they tend to flicker a bit IMO.
VDO make a good guage, but any of the known brands would work

**Golioth** · 28th October 2014, 04:08 PM

thanks threedogs. yeah, I was looking at getting a analogue gauges and mounting them on my dash. i'll see if they get in the way. if they do i'll fork out the dough to get an A-pillar mount I reckon

**Newtz** · 28th October 2014, 09:38 PM

My CRD sits around 380-450 whilst driving 100km/hr at 10psi. The probe is post turbo in the dump pipe. Driving up the SE freeway out of Adelaide, it quickly climbed to 650-680 whilst doing 80km/hr - Overdrive off. Soon as I crest the top, it plummets back down.

I thought this was fairly normal behaviour?? perhaps not!

I have DP Chip and 2.75" exhaust

**gubigfish** · 29th October 2014, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by Golioth

hey guys. I was just wondering where you bought your egt and boost gauge kits from? I have seen some cheap ones going on ebay, but not sure if the quality is there that I will need for them to last.

Also, should I go digital or analogue gauge?

any help would be appreciated
Cheers

If your after a quality EGT gauge check out this mob http://www.thermoguard.com.au/ can't buy them in the shops but order direct from them. Had one in my GQ 4-5 years now and never missed a beat.

**Golioth** · 29th October 2014, 06:58 PM

thanks for that. i'll check it out now. cheers

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