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Changing EGT temps

03-18-2006, 07:16 PM

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McLaughlin

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Changing EGT temps

I installed a Diprcol EGT gauge last fall. Since then it has worked well with typical (pre turbo) temps running between 450 and 600 while crusing around town. Peak EGTs under heavy acceleration were between 1200 and 1300. However, in the last week the I've noticed the EGT temps have dropped by 100 to 200 degrees and now I'm running closer to 300 to 350 degrees and peak temps only reaching about 1000.

Is it normal for EGT temps to change with the season or for the temps to drop after the probe has been installed for a while?

Any suggestions regarding whether there is really a problem or what/how I can do additionally checks would be appreciated.

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