Why Is Exhaust Pressure Important?
It’s extremely important to monitor drive pressure levels to ensure that you’re not overboosting your truck, which could damage the turbo and cause a blown head gasket. The ideal drive-to-boost ratio is 1:1, meaning for every PSI of exhaust pressure there should be an equal amount of boost pressure. When the drive pressure levels exceed the 1:1 ratio, the truck is trying to push the turbo too hard and a backup of gasses could potentially lead to critical damage. Driving with this ratio out of balance also makes the turbocharger less efficient.
Exhaust Gas Pressure Gauges vs. Boost Pressure Gauges
Monitoring your drive pressure goes hand-in-hand with the monitoring of your boost pressure. A Boost Pressure Gauge allows you to monitor the pressure before it enters the engine, while a Diesel Exhaust Back Pressure Gauge allows you to monitor the pressure coming out of the engine. These gauges work together to keep your turbocharger performing properly while preventing any possible damage. GlowShift Exhaust Back Pressure Gauges give you the ability to accurately monitor exhaust pressure levels with 60 PSI and 100 PSI Exhaust Manifold Pressure Gauge versions available.
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GlowShift includes a one year limited warranty and free lifetime tech support with every exhaust system back pressure gauge purchase.
