Positive Feedback Where Due

Morning all

I am great believer in providing positive feedback/credit where its due.

In April 2005 after much procrastination I decided to purchase a EGT kit, which I sourced from THERMOGUARD (EX-OZ forum Trader) .

It took me about 30 mins to install the pyrometer and run the sensor lead into the cabin. The rest took a little while due to where I decided to mount the guage/data logger.

Once installed I was intrigued as to how the 1HZ (aftermarket turbo) was travelling.

It was running relatively cool, however when under load I would have to say I was stunned as to how quick the temp rises. The actual guage appears to read in 'real time' which was interesting to watch.

I have since run it up to the OBC at Broken Hill in May and as I was with a group of the competitors as a member of the organising staff, it was given a fair workout over/through the competition area terrain.

After 2800kms the max temp reached was 475C, which included cruising the highways and bi-ways from Melbourne to B-hill, at around the 110kph. (give or take a bit here and there).

The max temp recommended by DTS and others including THERMGUARD and Internet resources is approx. 530C (with after turbo EGT) at which time you should be considering doing something to arrest the temp climbing - like changing down a gear or two or backing off the GO pedal.

So I am happy with the engine results and the EGT kit, which a number of forum members advised was valuable addition if you want to keep an eye on the Turbo setup performance.

I have never experienced EGT kits before, however the THERMOGUARD one works fine for me and was dead set easy to install.

I did discuss it with Ian (THERMOGUARD) before purchasing the kit and as a result he sourced a particular brass reducing sleeve that was necessary for me to fit the pyrometer into the port provided by MTG/DTS re same.

I can say it has been a pleasant experience dealing with THERMOGUARD and so far the product is excellent.

Regards

Ken Robinson

PS

Now for those of you that haven't taken your 'pills' before reading this post

NO! I don't work for or have shares in THERMOGUARD, nor am I related to the proprietors of same.