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Old 07-08-2015, 01:36 AM
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Originally Posted by boise outlaw View Post
We have alot of hills in my area and i'm always downshifting in the powerstroke to avoid temps over 1200 so i can imagine I will need to monitor with this one as well.
I doubt you'll have much problem. Just think of all the people driving their MB around without a gauge completely oblivious to the fact that they even have a turbo and have almost no turbo issues. And perhaps even more so just turning the engine off without waiting for the turbo to stabilize after a long pull up a hill to a scenic view...amazing they don't coke up more.

I typically max out at around 1150 on mine but have seen 1250 momentarily on a max power grade trying to maintain speed, but I like to keep it at or below 1200 as a personal red line. My probe is pre-turbo so reading at the hottest point.
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