Pyro Gauge and Temp Gauge
Submitted: Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at 13:49
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Member - Allan H (NSW)
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all, and make it safe.
Going to fit a aftermarket Denco Schwitzer Turbo to our 80 Series Landcruiser in Feb 2015. Question is I am also going to fit a Pyro Gauge (Exhaust Gas Temp) to the Exhaust Manifold and Engine Temp Gauge in a Pod but which make? that many out there.
Has anyone had any experience with these gauges.
Any input would be great.
Again Merry Christmas
Allan and Ang
Reply By: TomH - Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at 14:46
Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at 14:46
I had gauges in a Pillar pod I bought Autometer gauges from USA at 1/2 the price they were here. Fitted pyro in exhaust as was easier than in manifold Had a
Beaudesert exhaust fitted and it had a fitting for the pyro built in.
Had a low water sensor in radiator hose rather than a temp gauge.
Also had a trans temp gauge.
Be aware pillar pods are illegal in NSW
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Follow Up By: Member - Allan H (NSW) - Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at 15:07
Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at 15:07
Hi Tom,
That might change my way of thinking about the Pillar Pod then and I will have a look at the Autometer.
Thanks
Allan
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Follow Up By: TomH - Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at 15:35
Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at 15:35
You can get dash pods
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Reply By: Member - John - Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at 19:43
Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at 19:43
G'day, I use Isspro guages from the states, use a colour coded EGT, very easy to
check at a glance, if in the green, OK, if in the Yellow, back off, if in the Red, ouch, very expensive........... have them mounted in pods on the dash, very easy to see and keep an eye on things. Can't seem to post pics, so follow the link,
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Follow Up By: Member - Allan H (NSW) - Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at 19:46
Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at 19:46
Thanks
John
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Reply By: Life Member - Terry 80FTE - Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at 23:26
Monday, Dec 22, 2014 at 23:26
Good idea when fitting a turbo,
My probe is mounted in the manifold to get an accurate temp pre-turbo,
Fitted into the dump pipe (closer to the turbo the better) and the temp drops about 200 degrees C.
I used VDO guages for reliable accuracy, but there are other good ones around.
I made my own pod as I couldn't find a pillar mount that had the gauges actually facing me square on, due to the angle of the pillar.
They are mounted on the dash where the clock was with the tubes and wires going through the hole. Who wants to know what time it is when you're having fun wheelin.
Cheers
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