pyrometer
i finially ordered a pyrometer
what temps should i be running at? i have a 94 12v cummins. i don't know if that matters or all diesel should be around the same temps? |
Unloaded I'm usually around 450*-500* city and 600*-750* highway.
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mine runs 750-800 on the highway at 2300 rpm's unloaded with 3.54 gears.
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so what would be to high?
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I wouldn't exceed 1250* for longer than 15 seconds. If you're truck is stock you probably won't even be able to reach those temps unloaded.
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i have a 4" exhaust, AEM intake, boost elbow.
i have a #10 plate but havn't installed it. i was waiting until i bought a pyrometer to install it. even though a #10 probably would be fine. figured i wait wait to be on the safe side. |
i think alum melts at 1350 degrees, i run my truck to 1400 on quick bursts, but when pulling i never like it above 1000 deg. im not saying you cant run it hotter than 1400, i think the sled pullers get up above 1800 but then again they probibily have to tear the engine down after a couple events. just remember heat is what kills our engines and every time you get the heat up there, you could be causing slow damage to the engine.
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Lots of guys that race have the pyro go to 1500*+ and not have problems, BUT the 1500*+ is for SHORT bursts. Like 10 seconds or less.
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mine runs ~ 700-800 normal driving and 900-1000 towing..... i have pegged 1600 one time but other than that i only go to 1300 or so before i let off.... that was with the stock turbo.... currently i have to be in it real long before it gets to 1300 now..... but wait till i get more fuel for her....
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Hey Bow, you have a second gen....
Moved your post to the correct thread for you. |
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