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EGT Guage
by
rixy
on 02 Feb, 2009 11:07
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where can i get one from? how much are they? how do i fit it? do i have to drill / tap the cast exhaust manifold??
does any1 have one 2nd hand??
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#1
by
arb
on 02 Feb, 2009 11:30
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#2
by
Smokey Eddy
on 02 Feb, 2009 12:03
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That's one option.
The most cost effective i found was this.. These are my own pictures ... (this was pretty dang easy to do also)
http://www.dieselvw.com/EGTGauge.htm
The probe threads in there =D Remember to use antisieze! just be careful not to drill & tap your hole in such a fasion that you cant' fit the probe between the block and the manifold! mine was almost, could have been, a tight fit.
I like the gauge, it's bright, responsive, has a warning light, does a little dance when you give it power
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#3
by
rixy
on 02 Feb, 2009 12:20
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How much will this guage be posted to uk then?? as the price is in $
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#4
by
saurkraut
on 02 Feb, 2009 12:44
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Also look for VDO gauges over there. Save yourself the shipping charge.
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#5
by
rixy
on 02 Feb, 2009 13:44
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cool , will do matey, cheers for the heads up. However, i spoken the peeps at the above link, and think the price is very very reasonable, and will no doubt be ordering one from them, when i get paid :-)
cheers peeps.
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#6
by
8v-of-fury
on 02 Feb, 2009 13:56
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#7
by
zukgod1
on 02 Feb, 2009 13:59
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It show's it and says...
"Includes sender and mount (everything that is in the second picture). This gauge mounts in a 2 3/8 inch hole."
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#8
by
8v-of-fury
on 02 Feb, 2009 14:03
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I think i need a nap.. :shock: it was right there.. lol my bad for missing it. thanks Zukgod
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#9
by
zukgod1
on 02 Feb, 2009 15:08
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:wink:
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#10
by
Smokey Eddy
on 02 Feb, 2009 15:21
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I hope my expert drilling pics were of help too
booyah!
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#11
by
8v-of-fury
on 02 Feb, 2009 17:00
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how do you like the guage smokey? is it currently on your car? does it show even the smallest increase at the pedal on the read out? it def looks cool, and yeah awesome drillz skillz
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#12
by
Smokey Eddy
on 03 Feb, 2009 01:35
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WELLLLLLLLLLLLLL
I only have a DP as the exhaust so i ONCE saw 600F but as soon as i backed off the pedal the dial went back to rest.
But you can trick the gauge (when i had it out) into thinking the temp was super hot and the warning light is super bright.
its my brightest gauge by far and the coolest looking. well...
the oil temp gauge totally disappears when the light turns off...
i duno
I'll know how well it really works when i get an exhaust pipe on the car but im thinking 1,000F is going to be the hottest for what im running.
I'll post some vids of all sorts of stuff when i insure it.
ps. pride my self on those drillz skillz! you shoulda seen my block! drilled those steam holes like demz were ma bizatches
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#13
by
rixy
on 03 Feb, 2009 10:09
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mad skillz with tha drillz mate, i just read ur entire thread, very inspiring i must say :-)
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#14
by
Heavy D
on 13 Feb, 2009 12:18
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WELLLLLLLLLLLLLL
I only have a DP as the exhaust so i ONCE saw 600F but as soon as i backed off the pedal the dial went back to rest.
But you can trick the gauge (when i had it out) into thinking the temp was super hot and the warning light is super bright.
its my brightest gauge by far and the coolest looking. well...
the oil temp gauge totally disappears when the light turns off...
i duno
I'll know how well it really works when i get an exhaust pipe on the car but im thinking 1,000F is going to be the hottest for what im running.
I'll post some vids of all sorts of stuff when i insure it.
ps. pride my self on those drillz skillz! you shoulda seen my block! drilled those steam holes like demz were ma bizatches
whats a temp you should stay away from over 1000