lumpy_63

I tried searching for this but kept getting a memory overflow error? I would like to know if a stock 2002 truck needs a pyrometer? Is it possible to get the EGT high enough to damage something? It is the truck in my signature... Stock except Fass HPFP and aftermarket muffler... Thanks!

HidalgoGT

I don't see why it would other then for peace of mind. Other then maybe towing up some extreme hills with weight but even then I would rather worry about an auto's tranny temp then egt's.

Beast2B

the H.O. is more susceptible to high EGT on a stock truck than the S.O., but i'd rather know than guess! a nice combo boost/EGT gauge will provide info if you are worried about space for gauges...

12v rollincole

I had my pyro on my truck with just exhaust and air intake for acouple weeks and any hill steep enough for it to get above 1000 or so was to steep to stay in OD, so i would see no need. That was on an auto though, might beable to get things more toasty in a 5spd.

now with heavy plate movement/grinding those temps aint so cool any more.

blackimpala

I sometimes tow a 34' TT I have at times had to let off the fuel to keep my temps down going up a steep grade, glad I put gauges on.

Floyd

24V-DSL

I'd do it just to monitor cool down time to minimize turbo coking.

nickg

Egt temp is more vital than tranny temps! you can melt an engine quicker than a tranny.
My dodge truck has been modded from stock pretty much from the first week I got it, my experience has been (other diesels) that even in stock form under certain load conditions you CAN put the engine under enough stress to destroy it, most stock diesels are under fuelled, but with enough load/hill it can exceed safe EGT temps rather quickly, again I cannot vouch for cummins inparticular, but others I can.

stroker4501

don't mean to steal the thread but why so???

sheriffav8r

Personally, I want to constantly monitor fuel pressure, turbo boost, EGTs, and tranny temp. Once you get a baseline, even on a stocker, you can tell if something starts going bad....

Russ Roth

I second everything Nick says. An intercooler leak somewhere can damage your engine also. You may not know it unless you can monitor EGT's.

BigErksG2

If it were only that easy... he has a 24v.

lumpy_63

Thanks for the advice guys. The last thing I want to do is destroy my engine, I need this thing to last forever!