Where is the best place to mount Pyro Probe?

[DA-HEAT]

With the addition of the Wildman tunes on my truck I have now purchased a pyro gauge from autometer. My question is where is the best place to mount the pyro probe? Autometer suggests 1-2 inches behind turbo exhaust outlet. I have to drill and tap hole so it doesn't matter to me where I got to put the probe as long as it is accurate. Also, let me know what temps to be aware of at the desired location, it is my understanding that the exhaust temps will be very different at turbo exhaust outlet and at manifold outlet. Thanks

 

[hheynow]

Read THIS

 

[95_stroker]

HERE is a full set of instructions from ITP, scroll down to page 17 for a picture. I did the pre-turbo install and tapped the exhaust manifold on the bottom of the drivers side just as is instructed to do in ITP's PDF.

























Richard, TDS?....puhleeze

 

[DA-HEAT]

Thank you both That's exactly what I needed to know, VERY helpful.

 

[hheynow]

It was written by Dale Isley.

 

[MBRPCrazyford]

1250* is the pint at wich you should let your foot out of it.

 

[Diesel Kinevel]

1250* is the pint at wich you should let your foot out of it.

Ive heard that its not that it reaches that temp its how long it stays there, but its not good either way

 

[MBRPCrazyford]

It's ok if it hits that and you hold it for a few seconds or so, but not very long otherwise you'll be sorry

 

[Michael]

Definitely install your probe pre-turbo! The 1250° F limits mentioned above are pre-turbo. The temperature difference between Pre- and Post-turbo can vary drastically depending on driving conditions (anywhere from 50°F to 500°F or more).

The old wives tales about thermocouple probes breaking off are from the old days of laboratory-style thermocouples with exposed welded junctions. Modern thermocouples have the junction incased in a stainless or inconel housing.

Regards,
Michael Pliska