cruiser_guy
Out of Africa / North Africa
Today coming back from El Salvador the hose on the intake manifold popped off (it's under pressure from the turbo all the time) while climbing a hill. We instantly noticed it (and the loss of power) and I knew what the problem was (I had no boost reading at that point). I had glanced at the pyro just before the hose popped and we were running about 1200 F. As soon as the hose popped my wife noticed the pyrometer spike to over 1400 F.
Why are we concerned about keeping the pyro down to under 1200 F with the turbo if it easily spikes WAY beyond that without the pressure from the turbo?
I'm not planning to change and run hotter but I am curious.
Why are we concerned about keeping the pyro down to under 1200 F with the turbo if it easily spikes WAY beyond that without the pressure from the turbo?
I'm not planning to change and run hotter but I am curious.