Thread: Anyone want to install my pyrometer?

Anyone in the SD area done their own pyrometer install? I'm worried about leaving metal in the exhaust and eating my turbo. Would a shop install just the thermocouple and I can do the rest? The boost guage, tranny temp sender, and guage install I'm ok with, just the thermocouple that makes me nervous. Any idea what a shop would charge me for just the thermocouple? I want to get my DP-Tuner ordered, but want the guages in first.

I did mine. Just ran the engine and started with a realy small bit and went up 1 size at a time. The metal peices are so small they blow on through. My muffler guy either uses a magnet and magnetized bits or grease on the bit then a magnet instead. I did this just before getting my new turbo so was not as concerned as you may be.

I ran mine with must the clamp at first, but it leaked a bit after while so had my muffler guy weld it in when we were installing a new downpipe.

Of course the pyro is mounted pre turbo. I put it in my uppipe but I think a lot of guys put them on the manifold.

I can give you the number of a great perfoemance muffler guy that does just about everything exhaust and suspension related if ya want. Just let me know.

you need to be installing the thermocouple in the manifold. You will have a temp diff. around 200-250 degrees from pre turbo to post turbo. Pre turbo is more accurate. There is an open spot by the oil filter were you can get a drill in there. Around the number 7 cylinder. Grease the drill bit up and drill slow. Wipe the bit off every so often and regrease.The shavings will stick to the grease. And the same with the tap. pack it with grease and they will stick.

No Grease! run the drill bit slow and start with a small size and work your way up to the spec size for the probe. Just let the dry metal chips fall out in your face (use eye protection). After you get the hole to the right size and get the threads cut, get one of those telescoping magnets and bend it to an angle and fit it up into the manifold in both directions.

I am not saying to do it this way but wanted to share my observations from when I did this. As I pointed out earlier I drilled mine with the engine running, small bit, working my way to the thermocoupler size hole. I did have the stock turbo then. When I pulled that turbo and inspected it there were no signs of any damage. No pits in the vanes, no damage you could see or feel. The bearings were just fine.

Just an FYI not a recommendation. Worked for me but may not be the best way.

Originally Posted by dezzrats

No Grease! run the drill bit slow and start with a small size and work your way up to the spec size for the probe. Just let the dry metal chips fall out in your face (use eye protection). After you get the hole to the right size and get the threads cut, get one of those telescoping magnets and bend it to an angle and fit it up into the manifold in both directions.

What he said, Then use a shop vac to the hole to finish the job should be good to go.

Yea, I forgot to metion the shop vac that helps to.

Magnatizing your drill bits helps as well.