Is an Exhaust gas temp sensor something that should be added? and how far back from the turbo do you place it?

 

EGT's are something you need to consider, but I wouldn't think they are as crutial as monitering your AFR's, or your fuel pressure.

I have an EGT gauge in my car (it would be more important for turbo applications), and it is located about an inch before my oxygen sensor on my drivers side LT header.

 

Ya Im figuring it wouldnt be that important but jsut somehting nice to have. I already have a FP sensor and wideband. really just looking for another gauge to put in the dash

 

I would do it then. Turbo's can get hot, and that plays along with having to be carefull of it not getting too hot. I'm not as knowledgable to really get in depth with this, but I know for tuning purposes with turbo cars, EGT's are definatly considered.

Down the road, I will be buying a turbo car, and it will definatly be getting an EGT gauge in it.

 

what kind of temps are you seeing with the D1? turbo cars should be ALOT higher.

 

Turbo cars get over 1000, when mine is really hot, it barely breaks the 900 mark.

 

I hope not to much over 1000 the ceramic coating is only good to 1300??

 

I would say yes. If your EGTs are too hot you can fry your turbo. Talk to the manufacturer of your turbo and see what EGTs they say would be a safe limit. Also talk to the manufacturer of the EGT gauge and see how far from the head the probe should be.

-Pete-

 

Checked my log on my EGT last night, and it read 982 as the hottest it has ever gotten on my Supercharged Z28 in my sig.

But I specifically remember riding in my buddies Supra, and the Turbos getting hotter than 1000.

 

mine are around 1400f.. but mine is were it should be ... in a primary tube...about 4" from the head