EGT gauge (was: Re: Ignition retard knock sensor.)

[Todd....!!]

Thanks for the info Bruce!

I AM learnin here!

LATER!

Todd....!!

Bruce Plecan wrote:
> 
> All out racing, one per cylinder, 6" or less from valve, during
> developement.
> Cast iron, keeps more heat in.  Tubular run cooler.
> Equally distant better.
> For racing you want max power, and depending on materials can go to where no
> man travels.  For general street use you have to look for best resonable
> power.  Does, 1550dF make enough difference in your testing to be worth the
> extra wear and tear, for what that HP is.  For instantance, if you run a
> 13.5 at 1575, and 13.4 is done at 1500dF.  Is it worth it?.  That is your
> choice.  Right now in our Puller, were running a 975dF EGT.  Way too cool
> for max power.  But, at this rate the guy that signs the checks is happy.
> The CID he's running is the smallest in his class, so an out right win
> against some of these really high rent jobs is unlikely, yet at this temp.
> we can do a top 5 anytime, usually better, and drive it onto the trailer.
> Racing can be dun for fun, and not as an exercise in check writting.   Which
> is what he likes.
>   Also, you can find the best fuel/timing to get a given EGT, on some
> combinations,  you can run much different fueling/timing, for similiar EGTs.
> One usually makes more power.  If you run the high temp, might as well make
> as much power as possible.
>   EGT is for comparison in optimizing your tune-up.  There are general
> guidelines, but optimizing your setup is all that really matters at the end
> of the day.
> Bashful
> 
> | Question for anyone who knows,
> | WHERE would be the best place to install one of these EGT setups on the
> | engine itself?  Where in the exhaust system?
> | I have a v-8 or two one with headers one with just exhaust manifolds
> | whcih I'd like to throw an EGT on!
> | Do I need one per cylinder or is that overkill?
> | I'm sure one per cylinder would be optimum, but what are the other
> | options?
> | Thanks!
>  Todd....!!