EGT Question

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

05-06-03, 07:04 PM

TopSecretUSA

Passenger

Posts: n/a

EGT Question

What temp should egt normally run? My sensor is installed in my downpipe right after turbo and when I am hard on it it gets up to about 1200degrees.

Reply Like

05-06-03, 08:12 PM

rynberg

Lives on the Forum

Join Date: Dec 2001

Location: San Lorenzo, California

Posts: 14,716

Likes: 0

Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts

An EGT comparison between cars doesn't have much value because there are so many variables. It is only of use as a comparison tool for your own car, ie, when tuning.

Reply Like

05-06-03, 08:59 PM

TopSecretUSA

Passenger

Posts: n/a

I thought there was kinda a universal temp that is lean. Like 1400 degrees or somthing.

Reply Like

05-06-03, 09:12 PM

Mahjik

Mr. Links

iTrader: (1)

Join Date: Aug 2001

Location: Kansas City, MO

Posts: 27,595

Likes: 3

Received 40 Likes on 26 Posts

Quote:

Originally posted by TopSecretUSA
I thought there was kinda a universal temp that is lean. Like 1400 degrees or somthing.

Not really, it depends on where the sensor is located. Even an inch difference can make a big difference in readings between cars. The EGT is really not all that helpful (even though I have one.... the most worthless addition I've made to my car).

If you are really concerned about your A/F ratio, do it right. Check it with a wideband O2.