1400 EGT
 

Well I was towing my horse trailer my horse and my wifes big fat horse about (12.5k total weight) up a 5% grade for 4 miles and I hit 1400 on the EGT read out about half way up. I imediately down shifted and the EGT dropped to high 1100 thru low 1200 as long as I kept the speed at around 55-60 MPH.The temp gauge also hit 240 at the top of the hill. I really hated backing off because I had a lot of space between the pedal and the floor and the truck would have easily stayed at 70MPH. I know that I can reduce the EGTs by replacing the stock exhaust, but what about the water temp? Will that go down too?

RE: 1400 EGT
 

yup. you had alot of heat being soaked into the head and the cooling system had to take care of that as well. better flow in + better flow out = reduced EGT's.

wouldnt hurt to check your air filter and make sure it isnt too dirty.

RE: 1400 EGT
 

AREO - AREO - AERO

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RE: 1400 EGT
 

Mayfair,

Do you get paid to pimp the Areo like you do all of the time? [8D]

RE: 1400 EGT
 

Hey Charles, you still have the stock exhaust too dont you? Aero + Magnaflow = awesome sound & power... lower egt's...

RE: 1400 EGT
 

Blow out the radiator too. Might have some dirt built up in it. Also check the fan hub for signs of oil seepage. AND OPEN UP THAT EXHAUST!:D

RE: 1400 EGT
 

Ok, I'm gonna put on an Aero. What does the resonator do? I can buy one with or with out. I don't want to make the truck any louder if possible.

RE: 1400 EGT
 

How about AERO - AERO - AERO - AREO ? J/K:D Seriously, I hit 1000 post turbo towing about 8K last weekend. So that equals 1400 pre turbo right? Is it okay to hit those temps?

RE: 1400 EGT
 

Get the resonated version and mount it back where the stock muffler was. Verocious is whereI got mine, they're one of the forum sponsors.

RE: 1400 EGT
 

LMMFAO !!!!

Good catch !! I've gotta stop trying to do more than 7 things at once.
:D