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Originally posted by Brian Carlton
I agree with Tim. A gauge for exhaust temperature is far more valuable than a boost gauge. I do believe it's possible to do some damage at 13 psi boost, 90 degree ambient, if the power is on for more than 90-120 seconds. A pyrometer would warn you of this where a boost gauge will not.
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If this is true, wouldn't a boost gauge be a cheap way to avoid this problem if you can't afford an exhaust temp gauge? At least with a boost gauge, you would know when you're maxing out the turbo for a long period.
82-300td: Are you saying there's really no vacuum to read on our engines? Is that why there's no point in getting a gauge that also reads vac? Or are you saying most bargain gauges won't show vacuum accurately? (Sorry, but I'm still learning my way around the diesel world
). By the way, I like your gauge install in the dash vent, but I'm not willing to give up one of my vents for that purpose -- it's too hot where I am!