Question? (new to Diesels)

[Diesel Dan]

I have a 2003 F350 with a 6.0L in it I purchased a Edge juice chip with the attitude monitor and was wondering about the EGT temp. what limits should I be concerend with. Is 1350 egt too high? Thanks for any help
Dan

 

[Swany]

1350 on a consistent basis isn't healthy, a lot of draggers/pullers will hit 1600, but won't stay there that long.

I keep my temps under 1300 to be safe.

 

[rgdillon]

I very rarely get over 1200/1250 myself. So you still have a stock exhaust on?

Ron

 

[Rcannon]

what are you guys doing to hit these temps? trailers? playing like Speed Racer?

 

[Diesel Dan]

I very rarely get over 1200/1250 myself. So you still have a stock exhaust on?

Ron

still have stock exhaust. when I'm driving down the road normal the egt temp stays in the 5 to 7 hundred degree range is that normal or is that high also. when I get on it it will go up to around 1200

 

[Swany]

playing like Speed Racer?

not anymore with the high costs of diesel, drive like grandpa now

 

[rgdillon]

still have stock exhaust. when I'm driving down the road normal the egt temp stays in the 5 to 7 hundred degree range is that normal or is that high also. when I get on it it will go up to around 1200

I'm going to say that your in the "normal" range. Larger exhaust will help lower that somewhat - but if you can manage it I wouldn't worry about the extra expense of an exhaust.

Ron

 

[rgdillon]

what are you guys doing to hit these temps? trailers? playing like Speed Racer?

Ummm - Yep.

Ron

 

[Diesel Dan]

I'm going to say that your in the "normal" range. Larger exhaust will help lower that somewhat - but if you can manage it I wouldn't worry about the extra expense of an exhaust.

Ron

Thank you Ron your a big help I am new to these diesels and wasn't sure what temps I should be worried about. Thanks again. Dan

 

[budtoh3zo]

U can hit higher temps but just not for long. In my 6.9L i hit 1450*F the odd time for a few seconds.

 

[rgdillon]

Thank you Ron your a big help I am new to these diesels and wasn't sure what temps I should be worried about. Thanks again. Dan

No problem Dan - we all had the same questions at one point or another. Best thing to do is simply read as much as you can. Maybe try to find a Power Stroke or Diesel club in your area - then you will be around folks that have the same interest and would be a great source of info. Don't know what area you are in but there are clubs all across the states. http://www.powerstrokedieselstuff.com/ has a club listing - my club, NOVAPS is in there
Also run on over to: http://www.superdutydiesel.com/ it's the sister site of OB that is strictly Ford Super Duty. It's new but gaining ground everyday.
Good luck with your truck and don't be afraid to ask questions or for help.

Ron

 

[Puddle Pirate]

I very rarely get over 1200/1250 myself. So you still have a stock exhaust on?

Ron

Interesting.

I have yet to hit 1200 degrees. Perhaps I have not hit the right environment for that yet. The highest I have seen was 1100 pulling the Grapevine out of LA towing my 12,750 lb fifth wheel.

What you doing to hit 1250?

I changed to a Silverline 4" exhaust within the first 1,000 miles on this truck.

On edit: I wonder if the 4.10 gears make any difference as I notice you also have a 4" Silverline.

Wow! I just noticed that yours is Horse Poop Green too! At leat that does not have any effect on exhaust temps

 

[rgdillon]

Interesting.

I have yet to hit 1200 degrees. Perhaps I have not hit the right environment for that yet. The highest I have seen was 1100 pulling the Grapevine out of LA towing my 12,750 lb fifth wheel.

What you doing to hit 1250?

When I say rarely - I mean 3 or 4 times since I have had the truck. Couple of times towing, let's say, a little on the heavy side and hitting real steep inclines. Another time was during a beta test of a chip.

I changed to a Silverline 4" exhaust within the first 1,000 miles on this truck.

On edit: I wonder if the 4.10 gears make any difference as I notice you also have a 4" Silverline.

Put mine on at 36 miles just long enough to get home from the dealer. And the 4.10's might have some say in it - I never got over 1200 when I had my dually.

Wow! I just noticed that yours is Horse Poop Green too! At leat that does not have any effect on exhaust temps

Not that your my hero or anything - but after seeing your Zaino pictures it pretty much sealed my color choice. Ten more days and she will be one year old!

Ron

 

[Puddle Pirate]

When I say rarely - I mean 3 or 4 times since I have had the truck. Couple of times towing, let's say, a little on the heavy side and hitting real steep inclines. Another time was during a beta test of a chip.



Put mine on at 36 miles just long enough to get home from the dealer. And the 4.10's might have some say in it - I never got over 1200 when I had my dually.



Not that your my hero or anything - but after seeing your Zaino pictures it pretty much sealed my color choice. Ten more days and she will be one year old!

Ron

No, no, no! You da Man! High Five!! We ought to start a Horse Poop Green Club!!

 

[kwazyca]

Where is the best place to get Zaino?

Thanks,

Tom