POLL: What does your egt guage read when you are driving 70 with no trailer? - Dodge Diesel

4969joes · 05-13-2010, 07:36 AM

Im seeing what everyone is getting for egts when driving 70, if you could include egts for uphill, downhill, and level ground at 70 mph, thanks

rebal · 05-13-2010, 08:47 AM

650 +-at 70 mph depending on head wind as far as up hill that depends on the grade some grades i hit 900* going down hill? long hill 200*

efbeason · 05-13-2010, 09:20 AM

Most of the time at 70mph with no trailer I see between 600-625* on flat ground. When I hit a hill it will creep up a bit. On a pretty good grade I might see 800*.

GoinAndABlowin · 05-13-2010, 05:19 PM

I see around 650* on the level at 70 mph . . . about 850 to 950* on long uphills .... and 300* on downhills. Like rebal said, it depends a lot on the wind. I've seen over 850* on the level in a stiff headwind here in Eastern Wyoming.

Andy505 · 05-13-2010, 05:31 PM

About 700-750 goes up to 850 on hills. Long steep hills it can get to 1000-1100.

But I'm at 6000 feet above sea level.

Robert Rausch · 05-13-2010, 09:18 PM

No trailer, 70 mph on level Interstate I see very low EGT's--most times less than 500.

Tate · 05-13-2010, 09:40 PM

I was pushing 800 degrees all the way home tonight. Going up hill I'll hit 1100 or so. Thats at 3500'.

turfguy · 05-13-2010, 10:46 PM

650 to 725 on average

4969joes · 05-14-2010, 04:19 PM

I see 850-875 on level ground, as high as 1200 going up hill, and 400 going down hill, i think my egts are higher than most peoples and im not sure what else to do about it, without adding a water/meth system

Robert Rausch · 05-14-2010, 05:44 PM

4969joes, maybe your gauge is off. My gauge reads about 25 degrees high at it's lowest reading. What I mean is this--when I get in my truck in the morning and it's about 50 degrees out, the EGT gauge reads 75 degrees. I don't know if that temp differential remains constant over the entire readout or not.

TxDiesel007 · 05-14-2010, 07:35 PM

used to see 650-750 or so

but that was many moons ago

Rick

Tate · 05-15-2010, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Rausch

4969joes, maybe your gauge is off. My gauge reads about 25 degrees high at it's lowest reading. What I mean is this--when I get in my truck in the morning and it's about 50 degrees out, the EGT gauge reads 75 degrees. I don't know if that temp differential remains constant over the entire readout or not.

K-type thermocouples are designed for higher temps, they won't be completely accurate below their specified range. My pyro will read 75 degrees whether its 30C outside, or -30C.

first4age · 05-15-2010, 12:34 PM

I wished my guage reads that low. The lowest number is 300 C which is 572 F. It goes up to 1200 C which is 2192 F.

Rare1 · 05-15-2010, 02:05 PM

500F with empty truck, mile high elevation.

AllPlay · 05-16-2010, 07:36 AM

70mph = 650 to 700F for me. Probe is pre turbo.

05-13-2010, 08:47 AM	#2
rebal Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yuba city Kalifornia Posts: 3,888 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	650 +-at 70 mph depending on head wind as far as up hill that depends on the grade some grades i hit 900* going down hill? long hill 200* __________________ 1990 W250 bought new in Nov. 89 performance built 727 and torque converter , high miler 800 k kelderman air ride 2001 2500 HO 6spd 4x4, Engine brake ,fass,SBC 4" turbo back exhaust BHAF fluid damper,ARP head studs, DSS, Fast cools. wife says trucks fast enough:( How many of your rights are you willing to give up before you feel totally safe ?Wake Up People vote EVERYONE OF THE BUMS OUT OF OFFICE!

05-13-2010, 09:20 AM	#3
efbeason Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 335 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Most of the time at 70mph with no trailer I see between 600-625* on flat ground. When I hit a hill it will creep up a bit. On a pretty good grade I might see 800. __________________ efbeason 1998 12 Valve, Club Cab Short Bed, 4X4, 47RE, Goerend triple disk converter, 155,000 Miles. 4" Turbo-back exhaust, #100 fuel plate, timing at 15, Volant CAI, wastegate blocked, 3K GSK, 215 injectors, KDP tabbed.

05-13-2010, 05:19 PM	#4
GoinAndABlowin Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Laramie, WY Posts: 26 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I see around 650* on the level at 70 mph . . . about 850 to 950* on long uphills .... and 300* on downhills. Like rebal said, it depends a lot on the wind. I've seen over 850* on the level in a stiff headwind here in Eastern Wyoming. __________________ '95 2500 Reg Cab. 4x4. NV4500. 4" Exhaust. Leveling Kit. Airbag Susp. KDP RIP. South Bend OFE Clutch. Terry's Tune and Time @ Moonlight Diesel. DDP 90HP Injectors. IssPro Gauges.

05-13-2010, 05:31 PM	#5
Andy505 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bristol, Indiana Posts: 618 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	About 700-750 goes up to 850 on hills. Long steep hills it can get to 1000-1100. But I'm at 6000 feet above sea level. __________________ JESUS SAVES! 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 QCSB 12v 5-Speed 4x4 3.54 gears - SDX 5x.012, S300G Turbo, Custom Fuel Plate, pull cable shut down, 4" straight pipe, GM 1 ton wheel cylinders, other stuff... sold...2006 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 6-Speed QCLB / 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Auto CCLB / 1993 Dodge Ram W250 4x4 Auto CCLB / 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 6-Speed QCLB Founder INDTR #29

05-13-2010, 09:18 PM	#6
Robert Rausch Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 704 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	No trailer, 70 mph on level Interstate I see very low EGT's--most times less than 500. __________________ 1995 Dodge/Cummins 2500, ATS Stage IV Trans w/Five-Star converter, TST #6, K&N, Aero 45 Gal. Aux Tank, Pac Brake, Rhino liner, Mag Hytecs, UTE Bullbar, disc-brake Dana 70, running boards, TripleLok Commander

05-13-2010, 09:40 PM	#7
Tate Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Posts: 7,719 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I was pushing 800 degrees all the way home tonight. Going up hill I'll hit 1100 or so. Thats at 3500'. __________________ '98 3500 4x2 Quad Cab, 24v, 5 spd, 3.55s, CDS 13mm, SDX 7x.012 Injectors, Single S480, Big Stick Cam, FASS, BD Short Shifter, SBC DD, Fluidampr Alcoa Magnums, GM Brake Cylinders, HID Headlights, DSS '98 2500 4x4 Reg Cab, 12v, 6 spd, 3.55s, 0 plate, 4k GSK, 18° Timing, SBC DD, F1 370's, GT37R/GTX42R Twins, Fluidampr Alcoa H2's, Lorado Tonneau Cover, HID Headlights, Espar D5, EMS Hub Conversion

05-13-2010, 10:46 PM	#8
turfguy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 195 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	650 to 725 on average __________________ 99 4x4 ECSB!! 24v, 4" MBRP, edge, mild built trans w/ single disc / work in prog. 94 12v 2WD/ K&N/ 3" straight pipe-duals/ 215 hp pump/ATS conv. w. DTT box/ KDP done/ timing @ 13.5/ GM wheel cyl's/ gauge pillar/ #10 plate/Best of 26mpg :-) 95 Ram 2500 4x4 gasser plow truck / gas hog! CONVERTED to a 12v!! 4" exh. / 100 plate/ mild tranny build 95 cummins 4wd auto/ reg cab stock/ plow truck 95 2wd auto/ unmolested virgin/ 95,000 orig miles SOLD '90 7up 5.0 Mustang vert 5 spd :-)

05-14-2010, 04:19 PM	#9
4969joes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: florence Texas Posts: 53 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I see 850-875 on level ground, as high as 1200 going up hill, and 400 going down hill, i think my egts are higher than most peoples and im not sure what else to do about it, without adding a water/meth system

05-14-2010, 05:44 PM	#10
Robert Rausch Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Missouri Posts: 704 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	4969joes, maybe your gauge is off. My gauge reads about 25 degrees high at it's lowest reading. What I mean is this--when I get in my truck in the morning and it's about 50 degrees out, the EGT gauge reads 75 degrees. I don't know if that temp differential remains constant over the entire readout or not.

05-14-2010, 07:35 PM	#11
TxDiesel007 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Laredo Posts: 3,348 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	used to see 650-750 or so but that was many moons ago Rick __________________ 05 3500, smarty, intake, exhaust, full replacements, full hitches, muds, steps, 110 gallon auxillary, R&K toolbox 95 5 spd 4x4 HUGE thanks to Gomer (Ad removed signature violation)

05-15-2010, 12:34 PM	#13
first4age Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 57 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I wished my guage reads that low. The lowest number is 300 C which is 572 F. It goes up to 1200 C which is 2192 F. __________________ 1997 2500HD CC 2WD, LB, 3:54-Antispin, 5 sp, Cali model - 180 hp, KDP @ 180K, 16.5*, Greddy EGT, #8 plate, 60lbs Ex. Valve Springs (Intake Soon!), BHAF, Reese Titan, Firestone Ride-Rite, 3rd gen rims, Cummins/Jacobs Exhaust Brake, Removed silence ring T.V. for 1996 Lance Legend 500, Car-trailer & 13' Gregor boat

05-15-2010, 02:05 PM	#14
Rare1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 559 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	500F with empty truck, mile high elevation. __________________ 1998 2500 SLT QuadCab ShortBed, 12 valve, 2 WD , 3.54 diff with Mag Hytec, #10 plate, boost elbow, TAG II, 3000 GSK, timing at 15* (thank you Clucker), automatic full ATS, TripleLoc, Commander, PacBrake, tow pkg, Rancho 9000, AirLift, 20 MPG around town. LanceLite 8.5' slide in, 3500 lb boat/trailer. Bought it 12 years ago after a 1-year nationwide search. It has gobs of torque, runs great, makes 28 PSI boost if I want it, or just 3 PSI empty on the freeway at 70 MPH and 22 mpg.

05-16-2010, 07:36 AM	#15
AllPlay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 88 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	70mph = 650 to 700F for me. Probe is pre turbo. __________________ 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 12V Quad Cab Short Bed 4x4 5speed #10 plate Lunar Pyro and Boost gauges 1986 Dodge Ram 150 Short Bed 9" of lift 38" Super Swampers 2006 Jeep Liberty 65 Anniversary Edition 3.7 Stock for now.

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