Re: EGT thermistor location

[Robert Houk - SMCC Bos Desktop Hardware <rdh@UrQ.East.Sun.COM>]

   >You want to locate the EGT probe as far upstream as you can get it.
   >Anywhere after the turbo, and all you're doing is guessing at what is
   >actually happening (the turbo will substantially [hundreds of degrees]
   >cool the exhaust stream, the actual amount depending on a lot of
   >variables that make it virtually impossible to "accurately" determine
   >the EGT.

   Yea, I realize that it won't be in the most desirable location, but
   it is the best I can do at this point. I am using the stock 1 piece
   exhaust manifold which I haven't removed from the engine. If
   I were to try and sample the exhaust gas temps using this
   manifold, I don't know where to install the sensor, since the
   design of this manifold keeps the runners from all 5 cylinders
   divided into 3 channels until it meets the turbo, so at most the
   temps will you read are from only 2 cylinders.

So drill a hole in the turbo! (Actually, while not really serious, I
suspect there is ample room to do so, or in the end of the exhaust
manifold where it bolts to the turbo housing.)

					-RDH