normal EGT temperatures

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hrmm i have my egt sensor downstream on the downpipe after the o2 sensor and im seeing:

Cruising at 100kph: 950-1050F

Crusing at 120kph: 1100-1200F

Daily around the city: 750-950F

When boosting: up to 1400F never got it higher intentionally.

I wonder if these would be comparable to your numbers if measured in the same location?

any turbo gurus on here?

Basically im trying to find out at what temperature will you start to "cook" your factory turbos if driven for prolonged periods of time.

From http://zilvia.net/f/230901-post1.html

Hey!

Ok... Let's get some "context" before I shout my question out. I am running a SR20DET at 9psi with a S15 turbo, stock mafs, stock injectors, stock manifold, 3" downpipe, 3" cat, 3" cat-back.

Now the Autometer EGT probe is located on the small part between the turbo and the downpipe. I know, I know, it is not in the hottest runner.

What I get as readings:
City: 800-1000 F
Highway: 1050-1250 F
Highway at WOT: 1350-1400 F

Autometer claims that placing the probe AFTER the turbo will bring the temperature down 200 F. Some people claim that the CAT will make the temperature go up! I've heard 1550 F is the top you can go with the SR20DET.

Now, considering all this, what would you think safe EGT readings would be?
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