Location of EGT t/c on a VN turbo

[onei]

Has any one here installed the variable nozzle turbo upgrade kit on their 300 TDI ? (this is the turbo used on 2.8 international)

is so ,
did you install EGT thermocouple in the exhaust manifold right at the turbo flange or in the turbo itself ?

The only spot that makes the most sense to me is right at the turbo flange on the manifold as it seems to have enough material to drill and tap 1/8 NPT

thanks
Kris

 

[Brianawd]

Find the hotest cyclinder and put it in that runner of the exhaust manifold. At work we use somthing like this [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Raytek-MT4-Non-Contact-Thermometer-Sighting/dp/B0002198GY"]Amazon.com: Raytek MT4 Mini Temp Non-Contact Thermometer Gun with Laser Sighting: Home Improvement[/ame]
to find out what hole is not firing. Can also be used to find what cyclinder runs the hotest

 

[overlander]

My turbo shop installed my probe in the #1 runner

http://d-90.com/forum/showthread.php?t=27974&highlight=egt

 

[onei]

thanks guys,

I managed to put it right in front of the turbo,

 

[overlander]

let's see a pic!

 

[onei]

too late ,

dropped it off today to get a ceramic coating on it
I'll post a pic of it next week when I get it back

K

 

[Michele]

This is the EGT probe on my VNT

 

[gjackson]

I've got the same EGT location as Michele. Works fine, but you have to remember post turbo temps will be 200 - 300° lower than pre. Otherwise, no issues with it.

cheers