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sreigle · 10-24-2006, 12:19 PM

I think they are very important and watch those gauges closely. The Fords come with a boost gauge built into the dash. I had an EGT, Water Temp, and Trans Temp added on a pillar pod even though water temp and trans temp are also built into the dash. I paid around $700, installed (two years ago). I had them done by an aftermarket truck accessory store.

In case you wonder why we think EGT is so important to monitor... keep in mind that when that EGT gets too high, parts in the turbo start melting. The other reason is that shutting the engine off with EGT too high tends to cook the fuel, leaving an oily sludge. Monitoring EGT is all about longevity of the engine.

Pulling a big percentage hill with all this weight can cause EGT to climb to dangerous levels. As EGT approaches my personal limit normally all I have to do is back off the throttle about 1 to 2 mph and the temperature drops back to an acceptable level. Without the gauge I'd not know it was getting close to dangerous.

10-24-2006, 12:19 PM	#12
sreigle Montana Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Oceanside Posts: 20,028 M.O.C. #20	I think they are very important and watch those gauges closely. The Fords come with a boost gauge built into the dash. I had an EGT, Water Temp, and Trans Temp added on a pillar pod even though water temp and trans temp are also built into the dash. I paid around $700, installed (two years ago). I had them done by an aftermarket truck accessory store. In case you wonder why we think EGT is so important to monitor... keep in mind that when that EGT gets too high, parts in the turbo start melting. The other reason is that shutting the engine off with EGT too high tends to cook the fuel, leaving an oily sludge. Monitoring EGT is all about longevity of the engine. Pulling a big percentage hill with all this weight can cause EGT to climb to dangerous levels. As EGT approaches my personal limit normally all I have to do is back off the throttle about 1 to 2 mph and the temperature drops back to an acceptable level. Without the gauge I'd not know it was getting close to dangerous.