Hey guys, wondering what anyone notices their EGT's are when running stock and towing. I have to make a run tomorrow and have not installed my gauges yet. Is there a chance of going over 1200* or does it even get that high when only running stock? I an intake, 5" exhaust, and no other mods. Thanks!! Just don't want to have to worry or want to know if I should baby it. My Dmax would never get over 100* even when pulling a load and not familiar with the new Cummins yet.

 

1200 is pretty easy to reach on a CR. Pulling heavy on some 6* grades here in N.C. I use to see close to 1400 stock.

 

I wouldnt worry about egts with the intake and exhaust. You shouldnt have any problems at all. Theres no extra fuel...so no extra heat.

 

As long as you don't have a tune in it, get in and drive, it'll be fine, but pulling a hill with a trailer, you can get to 1300deg + pre turbo even stock.

 

A stock 2003 should be around 1200-1250 degrees max. No need to worry.

MikeyB

 

Very cool. Thanks for the input. Will let you know if I melt a piston!

 

Keep it from 1350 down and your truck will live a longe life. == GOOD LUCK ==

 

Yeah, I plan on it as soon as get the gauges installed, but right now, i have no idea what the temps are ranging. I just drive it moderately for the time being.

 

When hooked up to my fifth wheel, I'm 22,880lbs combined.

Running up I-81 from Roanoke to Harrisburg at 65 mph, with the Juice on the tow position, I do not see more than 1100 degres with the cruise control on. I can accellerate to 75 with ease going up hills. EGT's still good.

I do not engage the juice until I'm up to speed. Keep the rpms up and you should be fine.

 

Well, good thing is, have the appointment to get gauges this Monday, so all will be good.