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Typical Stock EGT and Boost Readings.

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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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Question Typical Stock EGT and Boost Readings.

I just completed the Quad Commander install on my basically stock 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 HO with a 4” MBRP exhaust system. The unit works great. No surprise on the fuel pressure, the recent warranty replacement of the lift pump with the in tank pump yields only 5 psi at idle, and you know the rest. The water temp matches the stock dash gauge. I was surprised with the EGT readings. What is typical for a stock 2002 HO Dodge? I hit 1300 on a HWY hill I travel up each week end. I thought this was kind of high. I have a 1600 lb slide in pop up camper, and tow a 2600 lb ski boat, but this seems minimal compared to what I see other rigs hauling, and I do clean and change the Fleet Guard air filter regularly.

I was also surprised at the boost reading. With the recommended high warning setting at 30psi I was surprised to only see as much as 19 at WOT. Is this typical? I know elevation plays a part in this as I regular drive mountain interstates in the 8000 to 13,000 elevation range.

Just curious what other have experienced.

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Old Jul 31, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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Your EGT's could be normal, it just depends if you were lugging the engine to get up the hill. Boost is normal for a stock engine. I don't know for an '02, but on mine I had to put on a boost fooler and j-hook (auto) to get more boost (@30) at WOT. With more boost, your EGT's will lower.
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