[Vwdiesel] Pyrometer

gary gbangs at cfl.rr.com
Tue Mar 15 19:39:27 EST 2005


I would put it in the manifold as close to where the four streams
converge as possible.

If you put it downstream, don't always assume 'X' degrees cooler. There
are quite a few variables that determine the temp drop across the turbo.

-Gary

On Tue, 2005-03-15 at 16:22 -0500, Derek wrote:
> Do I put the pyrometer in the cast exhaust manifold or in the down pipe?
> Since you have everything like it is, I 'd put it in the manifold.  More
> accurate readings there ( the turbo does rob some of the heat.  Downpipe
> readings would be about 300deg cooler )
> 
> Any special tricks to doing either? Nope !!
> 
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