Aftermarket EGT gauge wiring into factory EGT sensor

[Tiltshift83 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Tiltshift83]

Hi All

I know the location of the factory EGT sensors, and its simple 2 core wiring, but has anyone on here tied an aftermarket (Redarc/SAAS) EGT gauge into the factory EGT sensors?

I don't want to take the factory sensor out for obvious reasons, but I do want to see the data in real time (I personally hate the look of the Scangauge....).

Can anyone see any issue with piggybacking the signal from the factory EGT sensor to an aftermarket gauge set?

[watsea Member Find all posts View Profile Close watsea]

Not sure if it is cheaper option. I have the EGTs displayed via the TorquePro app. The app allows different shapes and sizes in the displays on your device. Of course you need a OBD dongle and a device (phone or a tablet) to run the app. The codes for reading my three EGTs were already built into the app when I acquired it.

[GeeWhizz Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GeeWhizz]

I think you'll be battling to get an aftermarket EGT sensor close enough to the action to have a fast enough response and accurate enough temperature readout. I fetch the CAN data from the OBD port and programmed my own display. The fields on the right are touch pads that change the displayed chart.

As an aside, this chart shows a DPF burn that started before parking for an hour or two (DPF temp dropped to under 200C) before recommencing the burn on the next trip.

[Tiltshift83 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Tiltshift83]

yeah it is pretty busy in there.... Another option (possibly) is taking the EGR line from round the back of the Ex manifold and porting that.... not sure. I want the data but don't want to wreck anything factory to get it