Installing a Exhaust Temp/Pyrometer in FORD 6.0L
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The safe spot is right behind the turbo... But remember ya will be reading approx 300 f lower than the actual temp !... I will send ya pics of mine if ya like.
I don't think GetR'Done you will have to ask any questions on auto's after talking to yer pap.... He knows ! 
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Please send picks.... The guys at unlimited performance recommend in the manifold, but only said on the drivers side near the back... I guess it must be more acurate... What makes it safer behind the turbo?
Probes have been know to dislodge, burn break,brittle etc...... Then get your Visa out ! 
IMOP. Just remember there is a temp difference & you will be safe.... One would not push her to melt down point anyways ! My add on does not allow me to that anyways ! Hey lets talk thru PM or phone.
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Mine is right off the manifold and I think I've burned out the probe, unless you think my truck really idles at 1700 degrees and goes down the highway at 50 degrees.
I would still follow the recomendations and put it close the manifold.
I would still follow the recomendations and put it close the manifold.
Probes have been know to dislodge, burn break,brittle etc...... Then get your Visa out !
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Mines in the manifold too. But then again i own a dodge. But the most accurate reading is from in the manifold.it will vary from 250*F to 400*F for temp difference.
Hey 'Catuki'.... I don't fully understand what you said...... Your probe is in the exhaust manifold, Most accurate reading. Got that part.
The last part bout temps difference. It will vary 250-400 temps from WHERE ?
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Well it will vary from going pre turbo and post turbo. your pre turbo reading is the most accurate and the post turbos is one that will be out some. I have 2 egt probe holes for my truck. I have one in the manifold and one in my exhaust brake and with my chip set the same pre turbo i see about 1100*f and post turbo i was seeing around 850*F. about 250*F temp difference. Depending on the truck, it can vary in the temps as i dont know fords or chevys very well.
Thks.... Got it. That's what I said a few posts above ! Kind of thought that what ya was saying, Just wanted to be sure ! Mind is POST TURBO.... I know where I am at for temp with some satisfaction knowing a harpoon will not take out the turbine.
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catzuki
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O dont worry, i have burried the gauge on my dodge 1600*+ but it was for a quick shot and i wasnt holding it.
What were you doing to get a temp like that...... Yer right it would only have to be a short fast kick in the azz !
Dennis-NADP
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We usually put the probe after the turbo, its just safer and less of risk if anything were to break. Like your turbo grenading from a probe piece being thrusted through the pinwheel. :O
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I went pre-turbo... Hope that doesn't happen.
Dennis-NADP
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It usually doesn't, but we have seen some scenarios where the probe has broke free/melted do to high EGTs. They never caused any real damage, luckily for our customer, but like I said, we do it "just in case".
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I talked to a number of different guys... Was told about pre and post turbo. I am happy where it's at. I guess if the guage doesn't seem to be working properly, that may be a warning sign to watch for... Thanks for your input.
Rucky
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For a ford, I don't see the use of these guages....what you could really use is a timer to measure how long till it goes POWWWW!
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