Peaklander Posted February 10 Author Share Posted February 10 Yes the VDO Vision is nice and I already have their boost gauge. I was put-off by the gauge requirement for it, as on one UK supplier website they are quoting ££ for a compatible gauge. Probably any type K will do though. I need to get a data sheet. I like the idea of a digital gauge though because they are smaller and lighter. My Mudstuff panel is getting a bit cluttered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 1/8" NPT taps ordered Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Hunter Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 I see that in Simon Pelly's photo above the EGT gauge is mounted in what looks like a Mudpod, on top of the dash. I’ve swapped my fuel gauge into my Mudpod and have the EGT gauge in its place in the dash. I did this because exhaust gas temperature can change very quickly and you need to be aware if you are approaching your maximum allowable temperature. On the other hand, you usually only need to look at your fuel gauge every hour or so, unless you are running on fumes and hope! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Normaly EGT is only interesting while tuning the engine. As soon as you know how the engine and temps behaves it becomes useles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonpelly Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Instrument positioning feels like quite a personal choice. For me, the instruments that I look at most often are speed, rev, temp and fuel. These are in the main console. The boost, battery and EGT on the mini MUD console looked at less frequently. Only on long dual carriage way type hills does the EGT really start to show any movement around 500 to 600 Celsius. The battery gauge is useful to me as a indication of alternator working. Boost is useful every now and then to give an indication that the turbo is doing something and waste gate is set appropriately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 1 hour ago, Sigi_H said: Normaly EGT is only interesting while tuning the engine. As soon as you know how the engine and temps behaves it becomes useless Well yes but I would still like to get to that position. If I place anything in front of the swept ares of the windscreen wipers, my MOT tester issues a fail! So I used to remove the sat-nav sucker. Now I remove the Ram mounts. Otherwise it's a nice place to go for the test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Taps arrived today Planning on making these in stainless steel if that's agreeable gentlemen.... Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 I'm sure that's OK Steven. You know better than I do anyway. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92a Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Stainless steel would be great 👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 On 2/12/2024 at 11:39 AM, Peaklander said: On 2/12/2024 at 9:44 AM, Sigi_H said: Normaly EGT is only interesting while tuning the engine. As soon as you know how the engine and temps behaves it becomes useless Well yes but I would still like to get to that position. I wanted to say, that the position of the gauge becomes temporary and secondary if you see it like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stellaghost Posted February 18 Popular Post Share Posted February 18 Progress Unfortunately ran out of gas so will pick some up on Tuesday and get these Welded up Regards Stephen 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaklander Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Why am I surprised that you make it look so easy? Lovely work! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92a Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I’m also very impressed, I would love to be able to things that myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkie Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 On 2/12/2024 at 8:44 AM, Sigi_H said: Normaly EGT is only interesting while tuning the engine. As soon as you know how the engine and temps behaves it becomes useles. I find mine really useful and use it routinely. For prolonged runs up hills, with a heavy load in the back or going down the motorway, it's a useful reading to tell you when to back off a bit to a safer temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebus Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 If that's an ongoing thing stellaghost I'd like one aswell if you dont mind, can you let me know how much your charging Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 34 minutes ago, stevebus said: If that's an ongoing thing stellaghost I'd like one aswell if you dont mind, can you let me know how much your charging No charge, drop me your address in a pm Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Davies Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Amazing work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebus Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 Fella that's good of you, I'll have to give you something, or maybe a donation to the forum if that's good with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 16 hours ago, monkie said: On 2/12/2024 at 9:44 AM, Sigi_H said: Normaly EGT is only interesting while tuning the engine. As soon as you know how the engine and temps behaves it becomes useles. I find mine really useful and use it routinely. For prolonged runs up hills, with a heavy load in the back or going down the motorway, it's a useful reading to tell you when to back off a bit to a safer temperature. There can be good reasons to tune an engine to have excesive temps in extreme situations. Then of course it is good to see EGT always. But normally people like to have their tuning always in a save mode. In first mode it is best to have an EGT gauge with acoustic alarm. No need to watch it permanentely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L19MUD Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 5 hours ago, Sigi_H said: There can be good reasons to tune an engine to have excesive temps in extreme situations. Then of course it is good to see EGT always. But normally people like to have their tuning always in a save mode. In first mode it is best to have an EGT gauge with acoustic alarm. No need to watch it permanentely I have the gauge where I can see it but ignore it for 99% of the time. The only way I can get to unsafe levels is when towing uphill on a motorway and then obviously dependant on weight and size of the hill. Worth having for that as easy to just back off a fraction and see the drop instantly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigi_H Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I second that and have the same. But in the meantime I recognise the hills and know how to drive there. The gauge is now to look good at the ice cream parlor 😇 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 In the post guys regards Stephen 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 You could probably start selling those and bring in some pennies towards petrol for Sid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellaghost Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 10 minutes ago, elbekko said: You could probably start selling those and bring in some pennies towards petrol for Sid I'll add them onto my retirement money making list........lol Regards Stephen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebus Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Thank you fella, just got home now to find it in the post box, me personally I think you could do something with them, every little helps as they say, I'll leave a donation with the forum, thanks again 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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