2500TurboDodge

well i put a edge comp in my truck to day and my exhaust temp is like 1500 1600 i like max out the gauge is that bad or what

Thanks
Dan

What are all you guys geting for your egts

Cummins4Life

Dont run sustained higher than 1200-1300* its ok to run it up 1600* now and then when racing or goofin around. How much boost you making?

2500TurboDodge

i max my 35psi out so maybe 40lbs at WOT on the highway i hit like 1400 1500 to

Dan

Cummins4Life

If you can get an adjustable boost elbow and back your max boost down to 35psi, more than that and the boost you are creating is hotter than needed and may be in part increasing EGTs.

BigBlue

That seems a little high to me. My roommates truck with mach 1.5's and a comp set on 5x5 with the wire tapped only sees 1500*. I'd try getting an intake on there and see if the helps. He's got a BHAF with 80k miles on it.

RowJ

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 2500TurboDodge
[B]well i put a edge comp in my truck to day and my exhaust temp is like 1500 1600 i like max out the gauge is that bad or what
I agree with cummins4life...superheated air from your high boost will contribute to higher EGT's. Anything over 35 psi +/- is over-reving turbo and robbing HP.

Reaching 1500* is not uncommon with an Edge comp...on stock turbo and air intake!

I assume you were at/near 5x5 to reach a pegged pyro? If so, I would worry more about your stock tranny than I would worry about spending 5-10 sec over 1200* EGT's.


RJ

2500TurboDodge

ok well my trans is all done up and take the comp 5x5 real good i have a intake and 275 but like i said i max out my 35lbs boost gauge and my egt gauge at 1600 i have the stock 3in exhaust to 5in stacks so maybe a 4in exhaust will help the egt

BigBlue

If your pegging a 35psi gauge your pushing to much air. Throw a 60psi on there and see what it reads. A 4" exhaust will help some also.