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cwsoules · 06-20-2006, 04:06 PM

I try to keep my EGT below 1300. In the mountains I watch the EGT and slow down or downshift as required. I tow 10.4K 5er at about 62 mph. When the grades are steep 6% or greater I can not maintain 62 mph. I lock out OD and keep the EGT at about 1200 and find that my speed may drop to 45 mph. Check out turbodieselregister.com for more on this topic.

06-20-2006, 04:06 PM	#7
cwsoules Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 29	I try to keep my EGT below 1300. In the mountains I watch the EGT and slow down or downshift as required. I tow 10.4K 5er at about 62 mph. When the grades are steep 6% or greater I can not maintain 62 mph. I lock out OD and keep the EGT at about 1200 and find that my speed may drop to 45 mph. Check out turbodieselregister.com for more on this topic. __________________ 2000 Quad Cab 2500 Auto w/4:10 rear end. DTT 89% VB, TC, Mag HI-TECK Pan, Smart Box, EZ, PAC Brake, Pillar gage mount with EGT, Boost, and Tranny output temp, Miller Manufacturing Truck Bed Cover, with RBW 5er hitch, and Rigged to tow a 29' Automate 5th wheel.