Which is better to know, EGT or CHT??

[PCRShifterKart87]

Hey Everyone

I am new to Karting, i just bought a PCR Shifter Kart with a Yamaha moto engine with some aftermarket upgrades.

I was just wondering what is more beneficial to know/monitor while racing and WHY...Cylinder Head Temp (CHT) or Exhaust Gas Temp (EGT)??? The reason i am wondering is because i am going to install a Mychron 3 Plus into my kart in a couple days and i was wondering which one i should install in combination with the coolant temp.

Also, if you guys could give me some hints as to what normal operating temperatures are, and what dangerous temperatures are for the engine coolant, CHT, and EGT, that would be great because i would like to monitor them so i dont blow my engine my fist time out on the track...

Thanks and i look forward to posting on this forum and the upcoming karting season!!

Dave

[Rick]

Welcome to the forums! Here's a good link on the subject:

http://www.foxvalleykart.com/egt.html

Most of the karts I've seen have the EGT sensor on them. I have seen a few with CHT sensors, but not nearly as many as the EGT sensors.

[PCRShifterKart87]

Wow Rick, that article is very helpful, thanks :clap: