normal EGT, what should my guage read

[mustg5]

What is normal operating temp for exhaust. What should my EGT guage read between and at what temp should i begin to get worried at?

 

[jake98gst]

It depends on where in the exhaust stream you have the probe.

 

[RuBiCaNT5X]

Originally posted by jake98gst
It depends on where in the exhaust stream you have the probe.

I think he means in the prefered location, 4 - 6 inches from the head..

 

[nowayout]

Originally posted by RuBiCaNT5X
I think he means in the prefered location, 4 - 6 inches from the head..

Looking at EGt alone is not agood idea. best is to have a logger to back up the EGT reading.
Every car reads different.


If you do a search this issue has been beaten to death.

 

[RuBiCaNT5X]

Originally posted by nowayout
Looking at EGt alone is not agood idea. best is to have a logger to back up the EGT reading.
Every car reads different.


If you do a search this issue has been beaten to death.

I didn't ask the question...

 

[RipperXX]

I think aluminum melts at what? 1500-1600*F?

I would get an aftermarket water and oil temp guage as well. Becouse things like timeing and air/fuel ratio could cause a realy high EGT but normal oil temps. Wich would key you into one of two things is happening.

Air/Fuel mix is being ignited to late and flames are being ejected into your exhaust manifold.

OR

Your Air/Fuel mix is to lean. (on the fuel area)