Block heater and EGT

wfobogger · 01-13-2013, 02:10 AM

I've tried searching and I'm not sure if my searching skills are just sub par or what, but I've got two questions

Where does everyone's plug for their truck located at? Mine is just laying under the hood with no destination

Second I'm curious what everyone's idle EGT temps are, I'm new to a diesel and I heard I was suppose to wait for them to lower before I shut down? Also what's high range for EGT?

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wfobogger · 01-13-2013, 02:21 AM

I guess the reason I'm asking is my friend says his idles at 220-260 mine idles at 330-360 I can set my edge juice to alarm at a certain temp also but I'm not sure what the temperature should be....

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**vinnie gillotti** · 01-13-2013, 03:15 AM

your egt's are fine the cords are very short i put a heavyduty3ft ex cord on mine run it out the bumper.

wfobogger · 01-13-2013, 11:59 AM

I kept trying to run it out the bumper area but no way it was going to reach

Is it true that I should wait for my EGT to drop down before shutting down the truck? And what's high range for EGT so I can set my edge correctly

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boostnlb7 · 01-13-2013, 12:10 PM

my cord is wrapped around the core support and i poked it out between my headlight and my grille.. and your egt's idling are fine.. you dont wanna see sustained 1400's..you will see over 1000 when standing on it with that edge.. but if u start climbing up to 1300 i would ease out of the skinny pedal

**dhaynie** · 01-13-2013, 12:26 PM

The cord is wrapped in the loom it was attached to. If you undue the wire loom you can pull enough cord out to reach the bumper.

wfobogger · 01-13-2013, 02:37 PM

I did see that the cord went into the loom and wasn't long enough, ill try n undo the loom and get it to reach thanks!!

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boostnlb7 · 01-14-2013, 06:23 PM

i thought u were asking where we have ours located, like you couldnt find a good place for yours.... btw its connected to the block heater

wfobogger · 01-14-2013, 06:32 PM

Yeah I didn't know if you had it coming out like your grill or your tow hooks or under your fender and so on, mine only seems like it would reach out my fender

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KB3MMX · 01-16-2013, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wfobogger

I kept trying to run it out the bumper area but no way it was going to reach

Is it true that I should wait for my EGT to drop down before shutting down the truck? And what's high range for EGT so I can set my edge correctly

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It's a good idea to idle briefly before shutdown to extend turbo life. If you can get EGT to 300F or less, that's great.

One trick is to shut off the AC or Defroster when idling, it'll take some load off the motor and cool faster.

With proper timing, it should idle down to 240-280F.

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wfobogger Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Marseilles, IL Posts: 59	Block heater and EGT I've tried searching and I'm not sure if my searching skills are just sub par or what, but I've got two questions Where does everyone's plug for their truck located at? Mine is just laying under the hood with no destination Second I'm curious what everyone's idle EGT temps are, I'm new to a diesel and I heard I was suppose to wait for them to lower before I shut down? Also what's high range for EGT? Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ 2005 Chevy 2500HD Extended Cab Long Bed AFE LLY Mouthpiece 4inch turbo back exhaust Edge Juice with Attitude Leveling kit

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wfobogger Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Marseilles, IL Posts: 59	I guess the reason I'm asking is my friend says his idles at 220-260 mine idles at 330-360 I can set my edge juice to alarm at a certain temp also but I'm not sure what the temperature should be.... Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ 2005 Chevy 2500HD Extended Cab Long Bed AFE LLY Mouthpiece 4inch turbo back exhaust Edge Juice with Attitude Leveling kit

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vinnie gillotti JUST TROLLING AROUND Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NH Posts: 2,025	your egt's are fine the cords are very short i put a heavyduty3ft ex cord on mine run it out the bumper. __________________ 05 lly 2500hd ccsb http://s1135.photobucket.com/albums/m635/vinnie_1965/

01-13-2013, 11:59 AM	eBay Motors #4 (permalink)
wfobogger Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Marseilles, IL Posts: 59	I kept trying to run it out the bumper area but no way it was going to reach Is it true that I should wait for my EGT to drop down before shutting down the truck? And what's high range for EGT so I can set my edge correctly Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ 2005 Chevy 2500HD Extended Cab Long Bed AFE LLY Mouthpiece 4inch turbo back exhaust Edge Juice with Attitude Leveling kit

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boostnlb7 DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: in the woods of michigan Posts: 1,087	my cord is wrapped around the core support and i poked it out between my headlight and my grille.. and your egt's idling are fine.. you dont wanna see sustained 1400's..you will see over 1000 when standing on it with that edge.. but if u start climbing up to 1300 i would ease out of the skinny pedal __________________ couldnt pass hazing to be a "pup bro" 03 lb7 ccsb 4x4-6" bds- 20"mkw's- p195/65/14 intercos- auto meter boost/pyro/trans gauges- traction bars- 5'' DE straight pipe- PPE BIV- AD II 200 lift pump- edge insight CTS- spectre CAI- 45% over injectors- LMM cp3 & FPR -EFI live dsp5 flashed by tony burkhard with danville tunes- thanks to Brent @ Lincoln Diesel

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dhaynie DAMMIT Another Upgrade Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk Grove, Ca. Posts: 347	The cord is wrapped in the loom it was attached to. If you undue the wire loom you can pull enough cord out to reach the bumper. __________________ *2006 LLZ 2500HD CCSB, Diablosport Predator, PCV Reroute, EGR Block, Finger Stick, LT3, Summit White*

01-13-2013, 02:37 PM	eBay Motors #7 (permalink)
wfobogger Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Marseilles, IL Posts: 59	I did see that the cord went into the loom and wasn't long enough, ill try n undo the loom and get it to reach thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ 2005 Chevy 2500HD Extended Cab Long Bed AFE LLY Mouthpiece 4inch turbo back exhaust Edge Juice with Attitude Leveling kit

01-14-2013, 06:23 PM	eBay Motors #8 (permalink)
boostnlb7 DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: in the woods of michigan Posts: 1,087	i thought u were asking where we have ours located, like you couldnt find a good place for yours.... btw its connected to the block heater __________________ couldnt pass hazing to be a "pup bro" 03 lb7 ccsb 4x4-6" bds- 20"mkw's- p195/65/14 intercos- auto meter boost/pyro/trans gauges- traction bars- 5'' DE straight pipe- PPE BIV- AD II 200 lift pump- edge insight CTS- spectre CAI- 45% over injectors- LMM cp3 & FPR -EFI live dsp5 flashed by tony burkhard with danville tunes- thanks to Brent @ Lincoln Diesel

01-14-2013, 06:32 PM	eBay Motors #9 (permalink)
wfobogger Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Marseilles, IL Posts: 59	Yeah I didn't know if you had it coming out like your grill or your tow hooks or under your fender and so on, mine only seems like it would reach out my fender Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ 2005 Chevy 2500HD Extended Cab Long Bed AFE LLY Mouthpiece 4inch turbo back exhaust Edge Juice with Attitude Leveling kit

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