egt gauge

[UnderPSI]

I am looking to buy an egt gauge to fit into my 2" or 2 1/16" gauge pod that mounts on the roof by the t-tops. I need some suggestions on which brand and model to buy. I presently have all VDO gauges installed. I would like to stay in the ball park of $200 or less. Thanks

 

[BoostKillsStres]

I'm not sure that anyone makes a fast reacting probe and gauge combo in that size but I could be wrong. IMO you'll be much better off going with a nice digital unit that has a max hold feature as you can always unplug it and stuff it in the console when not in use.
HTH

 

[Two Lane]

Is the SMC EGT made by the same SMC as makes the alcohol injection kits?

 

[BLACK6PACK]

yep

 

[Two Lane]

Thanks!

Since the EGT unit is not on the SMC Enterprises website, is there another site/link with info on it?

 

[Kevin Turch]

the one SMC sells is available through the company that makes them for under 100 bucks, then you have to buy the probe, for 35-40. I cant think of the website offhand, but you should be able to get the name of the company off a SMC guage.
HTH

 

[UnderPSI]

With the digital unit you are refering to, is that like a DVOM that you can just plug in and use it when you need it? I would like something permenant that I don't have to fool with hooking and unhooking when I want to know my egt's.

 

[tim87tr]

UnderPSI, I think with a dial gauge, you could not get as accurate reading looking at a dial, unless the 2" gauge was a digital readout. And the max hold feature would be best for tuning info. And a digital meter with backlighting would be a nice feature. I have tried to make a determination for myself with this thread: http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=43246&highlight=egt+gauge
but I'm not having much luck figuring it out. I need a setup too for my trans + tuning.

 

[UnderPSI]

Anyone ever heard of a gauge called Pyro2000? I think it is made by Hoyt. Here is a link to it. Is it any good?
http://www.exhaustgas.com/ProductDetail.asp?ProductID=311&CategoryID=30&BasketID=

 

[UnderPSI]

ttt

 

[Two Lane]

Looks like a great gauge with excellent features..like the 2001 model also, but it's another hundred bucks.

I really like the one you posted, & very well may get one!

 

[pwrhws]

If you want to go to the digital meter go to:

http://www.archeat.com/

They have the probes and meters at very fair prices, a 2 channel meter with the probes for $199ish.

 

[tim87tr]

Originally posted by stevemon
I'm now using an Omega peak hold EGT & Westach probe & paid about $100 all together.
http://www.omega.com/ppt/ppt.asp?ref=HH11_HH12

Stevemon, is that setup working ok for you? I am looking for a reasonable cost setup for my Trans + tuning and occasional track visit.