Pyro Gauges - anyone tried this one?

Post by **thehanko** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:57 pm

HI guys,

im keen to get a pyro, but dont like spending much money.

found this one from the states in digital (which can display in celcius) inc sensor and shipping down under for about $80 aussie.

any thoughts?

Post by **Rockwolf** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 2:57 pm

Found which one?

Post by **BUSTED100** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:05 pm

any link?

Post by **bogged** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:06 pm

looks shit to me, not a clear display, cant see the temp at all.

Post by **thehanko** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:06 pm

im a d*&khead

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DIGITAL-EGT-THER ... m153.l1262

Post by **KiwiBacon** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:55 pm

Looks pretty good.
I prefer a longer probe to get out into the middle of the gas flow, but that can be changed at any time.

Post by **MYTTUF** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 5:50 pm

I too need to get one and this seems ok. What are other's thoughts?
Jonesy

Post by **jeep97tj** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:45 pm

I have the same one, they are very good unit, all though the prope looks cheap and nasty.

I paid $200 for the same think but with a better probe.

Post by **Mark2** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 7:52 pm

Looks good and so does the price. I agree the probe is a bit short for a 3" dump pipe.

Are there issues calibrating probes to head units if you use another one?

Also, it looks like its designed to be panel mounted - mounting might be an issue for some.

Post by **KiwiBacon** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:47 am

Mark2 wrote:Looks good and so does the price. I agree the probe is a bit short for a 3" dump pipe.

Are there issues calibrating probes to head units if you use another one?

Also, it looks like its designed to be panel mounted - mounting might be an issue for some.

Most pyros use K type thermocouples which don't need calibration. But they do need the proper connectors to get an accurate reading.

Post by **Disco1Modified** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:46 am

bought mine from here
http://auberins.com/index.php?main_page ... 00acd8e364

Have a read of this for more info
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-cha ... 00tdi.html

there are some pictures too

Post by **MightyMouse** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:15 pm

As its an industrial temperature controller does it have a provision for dimming the display at night ? With LED's getting them bright enough during the day makes them far too bright at night IMO.

And as others have listed here's the manufacturer http://www.auberins.com/

Post by **HotFourOk** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:21 pm

MightyMouse wrote:As its an industrial temperature controller does it have a provision for dimming the display at night ? With LED's getting them bright enough during the day makes them far too bright at night IMO.

And as others have listed here's the manufacturer http://www.auberins.com/

Sure does

*Adjustable display brightness that can be synchronized with headlight

Post by **Mark2** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:06 pm

Just bought one from the website - cheaper than the ebay price.
$103 USD delivered including the bigger thermocouple (much better than the ebay one)

Post by **MYTTUF** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:51 pm

Yeah I bought 1 too, also with the bigger probe, from ebay. Cost me $107 USD including insurance.
All I want now is for it to turn up and be what it's meant to be!!
Jonesy

Post by **MYTTUF** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 12:44 pm

It's arrived & looks like what it did on the net. I just need now to install it and see if it works. It's smaller than i thought it'd be though.
Jonesy

Post by **Frankenyota** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:53 pm

Looking at one of these for myself. Could you tell me the size dimensions of the unit.
Where are you mounting it?

Matt

Post by **HotFourOk** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:24 pm

Frankenyota wrote:Looking at one of these for myself. Could you tell me the size dimensions of the unit.
Where are you mounting it?

Matt

It's on the site.

Features: Compact size that is easy to fit into most machines (24 x 48 x 75 mm or 1x2 x3")

Post by **Mark2** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:44 pm

They're a lot smaller than they look in the photo - makes it easier to find somewhere to mount them I suppose.....

Post by **MYTTUF** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 10:44 pm

Funny that!! I thought the gauge would be bigger but it's no drama and will make it easier to mount. I have a GPS mounted from the grab handle on the "A" piller and plan to mount it under that. I'll post a pic when it's in.
Here is a pic of the unit...

Post by **coxy321** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:03 pm

I take it you guys ordered this EGT sensor with the kit?? And everybody is happy with this working in a 3" dump?

http://auberins.com/index.php?main_page ... 00acd8e364

Coxy

Post by **Mark2** » Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:07 pm

Thats the one - the max insertion depth is 35mm which pretty much puts it close to the middle of a 3" dump

Post by **Mark2** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:35 pm

The gauge arrived and its now fitted. First impressions are - its great!
Its extremely responsive, has a programmable alarm and can be dimmed with a button press for night use or also set up to dim with lights on. Can also be set up to trip an external buzzer on alarm. Even though the display is small, its really easy to read. I much prefer it to an anlogue gauge for this purpose.

I wasnt sure if the ferrule for the dump pipe is stainless so didnt try to weld it in, however after drilling a hole in the dump pipe, it made its own thead and screwed in just fine.
Only problem is, my EGT's might be a bit high now - it will hit 540 in about 10 seconds at full throttle up a longish hill which isnt that steep.....Rather than detune it, will just have to drive by the gauge. I think my fuel consumption is about to improve......

Post by **KiwiBacon** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 3:11 pm

Mark2 wrote:The gauge arrived and its now fitted. First impressions are - its great!
Its extremely responsive, has a programmable alarm and can be dimmed with a button press for night use or also set up to dim with lights on. Can also be set up to trip an external buzzer on alarm. Even though the display is small, its really easy to read. I much prefer it to an anlogue gauge for this purpose.

I wasnt sure if the ferrule for the dump pipe is stainless so didnt try to weld it in, however after drilling a hole in the dump pipe, it made its own thead and screwed in just fine.
Only problem is, my EGT's might be a bit high now - it will hit 540 in about 10 seconds at full throttle up a longish hill which isnt that steep.....Rather than detune it, will just have to drive by the gauge. I think my fuel consumption is about to improve......

What is it in and where is the probe (before or after turbo)?
540 isn't that hot unless it's after the turbo and you're running a lot of boost.

Post by **Mark2** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 4:12 pm

Its in a GQ TD42 - about 2" post turbo. Non intercooled, no boost gauge but one is one the way. I've fitted a turbotech boost controller (can just lift the gate valve by blowing through it) at a very rough guess, it might be 12 lbs give or take 3 lbs!

I've just come back from a longer test drive, it sits on about 280 -320 @ 110km/h and 175 at warm idle.

It hit 550 at 160 km/h (under controlled conditions of course). To get it over 500 you need to put the boot into it (not normal driving) so am thinking I will just drive by the gauge and only go over 500 for short bursts.

Post by **chimpboy** » Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:52 pm

Mark2 wrote:It hit 550 at 160 km/h (under controlled conditions of course). To get it over 500 you need to put the boot into it (not normal driving) so am thinking I will just drive by the gauge and only go over 500 for short bursts.

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