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January 07, 2008, 01:59:40 pm

carrizog60

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« on: January 07, 2008, 01:59:40 pm »
has anyone installed a digital egt?
any good?

i found this one and i like it because i can put in in the panel and look way better that the ones from westack...

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190178902228&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009

is that kit complete?how would i secure the probe?
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Reply #1January 07, 2008, 02:32:35 pm

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« Reply #1 on: January 07, 2008, 02:32:35 pm »
I've looked at those also.

It has a probe with it already you just need to drill/tap your mani for it.

I was wondering about how fast it reacts.

Buy it will ya and report back?
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Reply #2January 07, 2008, 02:43:05 pm

carrizog60

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« Reply #2 on: January 07, 2008, 02:43:05 pm »
its faster if you buy it and report as i am from portugal and the shipping time will be long :lol:
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Reply #3January 07, 2008, 02:55:27 pm

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« Reply #3 on: January 07, 2008, 02:55:27 pm »
well,i asked what as the difference in this kit and the other more expensive.
the seller answered this:
"This auction includes the same meter as the other auction. This auction has a very simple and basic sensor. The sensor is not specifically designed for EGT application. However, many people found it is adequate for the purpose for protecting the engine. The other kit has sensor that is specifically designed for EGT application. It has exposed tip that response faster than sealed tip, suitable for racing type application. In addition, it has box for the meter"

i am going to try this,lets see whats worth it...
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Reply #4January 07, 2008, 03:10:02 pm

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« Reply #4 on: January 07, 2008, 03:10:02 pm »
I'm about 10 miles from that company.  I'll try to find some time to check them out for you.  I like the look of the unit because it's small, has peak recording, and a high level alarm.  This week is not looking good because of work, though.  Do you have a URL for the "other" kit with a proper probe?  When you look at their website, there is no mention of this probe not being the optimum one, but they do sell a clamp on probe.

Where would I get a "buzzard" for the alarm?  Is that related to a crow?  Ha ha...
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Reply #5January 07, 2008, 03:26:57 pm

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« Reply #5 on: January 07, 2008, 03:26:57 pm »
well,i have made the payment so its late for sorrys :lol:
they said that for racing aplications the other sensor is better but just for regular use the one they sell as standard is ok.
hope shipping is fast and not get caught in customs... :evil:
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Reply #6January 07, 2008, 03:52:47 pm

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« Reply #6 on: January 07, 2008, 03:52:47 pm »
I plan on getting one of those when i get my 1.9TD motor for my caddy!
thanks Duane
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Reply #7January 07, 2008, 03:56:09 pm

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« Reply #7 on: January 07, 2008, 03:56:09 pm »
I love the fact that they are as small as they are as well.

That would french in the dash easy.
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Reply #8January 08, 2008, 08:49:43 am

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« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2008, 08:49:43 am »
has any one tryed it yet , you could link this up to a sepret oil temp , could you make this work as a taco  to have the three things in it and swap between them ?
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Reply #9April 04, 2008, 11:47:55 am

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« Reply #9 on: April 04, 2008, 11:47:55 am »
Hows got this installed? How is the K type thermocoupler that they supply? also what size driil and tap set up is needed?
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Reply #10April 21, 2008, 01:23:19 am

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« Reply #10 on: April 21, 2008, 01:23:19 am »
The cheap thermocouple has got M6x1.25 and the more expensive one has got 1/8NPT
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Reply #11April 21, 2008, 05:53:36 am

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« Reply #11 on: April 21, 2008, 05:53:36 am »
I installed this digital gauge w/ the aircraft spruce 1/8 K type thermocoupler. It works great and very responsive. It even has a high temp recall button. I would recomend it.
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Reply #12April 21, 2008, 06:36:00 am

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« Reply #12 on: April 21, 2008, 06:36:00 am »
I'm partial to analog type gauges as I can read them with my perifrial vision and get the information.
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Reply #13April 21, 2008, 06:36:01 am

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« Reply #13 on: April 21, 2008, 06:36:01 am »
I don't know how I feel about buzzards being turned on when my temp is getting too high though.  :lol:  :lol:
Quote from ad: It will also close a relay output port that can be used to turn on a buzzard.
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Reply #14April 21, 2008, 10:23:38 am

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« Reply #14 on: April 21, 2008, 10:23:38 am »
awesome.  I posted this up a while back, but I'm glad to see someone has tried it out.  I'll soon be purchasing one.
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