What is the maximum EGT I can run safely?

What is the maximum EGT I can run safely?

03-16-2004, 03:18 AM

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What is the maximum EGT I can run safely?

Again, it is generally accepted that the max sustained EGT, when measured at the exhaust outlet, is 1200*F.
Now, if you expect to run that temp for any length of time you need to keep an eye on your coolant temperatures. The reason for this is after a while the entire engine block casting, including head, piston, cooling system and more become "heat saturated".
When this reaches a certain point the cooling system can no longer deal with the heat and you will have coolant temperature rise... watch the water temp gauge closely when at high/max EGT levels.

Bob.

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