Ok guys, I bought the Prosport Exh temp gauge and also 30# Boost gauge, have it all hooked up and they're both working like a champ. However, I have a question regarding EGT's for my application currently.
Basic 2.5, +.020 over stock rebuild except chrome-moly's, BS's removed. I have a mildly ported intake and exhaust manifold. Garrett T2, small 2.25 ported SV for now(will change soon to 2.5) and NOT IC'ed yet(coming soon). I have the stock T2 injectors, stock FP regulator, stock fuel pump(55 psi verified w gauge) and stock 88 exhaust and DP with an auto trans. Everything appears to be running well.
However these are my temps:
Idle- 12-1300*
Part throttle(no boost)- 13-1400*
Part boost- 14-1550*
Full Boost- 1550-1650*
Now, my questions are these regarding those temps. This a relatively speaking "stock setup" right now and I plan to stay within the normal boost #'s for now. but, are these safe temps. I have read that people are at 1400 in part boost and I'm slightly higher. What is the "high end" figure for these motors bone stock? Am I safe for now? I have considered +20's but I don't want to have crappy gas milage and the need for an adj fpr and all that.
When I IC it, will exh temps drop considerably? I can't see it doing that, but I guess it "could" since it's "somewhat" cooler. Also, when I open up my exhaust will it drop as well? Again, I guess it could, but I think that's doubtful. Am I really on the "ragged edge" of safety? My big concern is a "safe reliable car until I re-supply my funds to keep adding on here. SO, what are your thoughts guys? I will add more as I think of more. Thanks all...
Nate