Hey Guys I finally got my Edge Insight and towed for the first time with it. Pulling a bumper pull flat bed trailer with total weight between 6 to 7K (not including truck) I saw EGT's in the mid 1200 range very easily. No mountains but rolling hills and I never tried to run it hard. My boost never exceeded 20 psi with the way I was driving and most of the time was in the low teens or less while the EGT's were up there. I've got just over 2500 miles on the truck with out any mods.

Does this sound high or normal for this engine with that little weight?

 

Seems about right pulling that load. I see 1000 to 1100 on mine running empty during regen, slightly under 1000 when not in regen.

 

Thanks MtnTrucker. It just seems on the high side and I was concerned since I'll be towing a lot heavier with the GN trailer next week.

 

The EGT's on these new rigs run higher than the 5.9L, especially when in regeneration mode.

 

What are the safe max egts on these new 6.7's? still 1350 ish or more?

 

I think it's even higher due to the high temps these things make when in regen. The last of the 5.9s would hit 1450-1500 in stock form so I wouldn't worry until I was around that point.... 1200 degrees is nice and cool and nothing to worry about....

 

the DPF, when in regen, will kick the EGT's over 1400 degrees so i would say 1550-1600 would probably be the MAX safe temp...

 

I just got back from a camping trip this weekend pulling my 10K 5er. My Egt's were has high as 1450F but turn off the cruise and tried to keep the temps at 1200F. I was running up a slight hill doing 60 MPH. When I was not in regn my EGT's were 800 to 1000F with 15 to 20 PSI boost pressure. The best I could get towing was 12.2 MPH in the morning no wind with a head wind I got 9.8 MPH. The round trip was 930.1 miles and put in 85.85 gallons. Avg for the entire trip was 10.8 MPH. My DW feels I am nuts for keeping track of my fuel mileage the way I do but this will tell me if something is wrong, along with the gages.

 

Is it important to have these gauges while towing stock only? I tow 11K 5th wheel but may jump up to 14-15K in the next few years. We use our 5th about 6-8 times a year and the rest is driving empty or towing a bobcat or somethink like that. What is the cost for the gauges and install?

 

IMHO think if you tow over 8K you should invest in a set of gauges even if your running stock. A set of gauges can save you a lot in repair cost over the life of the truck.

 

GBuilders,
Yes, I think they are important in fact they should be standard from Dodge or at least an option to buy. If you read the owners manual it states when pulling a camper or trailer you should let the truck idle for 5 min to cool down. Three gauges; Boost, EGT, Trans Temp and the A-Pillar plus fittings along with wiring should cost between $400 and $500. I do not know what it would cost for labor since my son and I installed them. The most diffcult part is drilling the manifold for the probe, we had to remove the warter line to the turbo and inner fender liner along with the RH tire. If you decide to do this I can shoot you some photos in a PM, with more instructions.

 

Jim,

I'd be interested in your pics and advice. I've already bought a right angle drill to use on the manifold. Interested too in how you get your tranny readings. Thanks!

 

No problems here I just deleted the dpf and the egr and my temps droped 400 degrees.

 

The Edge Insight will provide all the gauges you need and installation is very simple. You have to get the optional Thermocoupler for the EGT's but everything else is from the trucks sensors. It simply plugs into the OBDII port. This is not a prorammer so no voided warranty issues.

 

You are right it will not void your warranty but if you have a problem and go in to the dealer for warranty repair with The Edge Insight hooked up the dealership can make your visit very unhappy until you can prove your trucks not chipped or a power program has been added.