Pre or Post for EGT probe

[WiscoRedkneck]

Replacing my manifold and was curious what you guys think is the best place to run a pyro if you are only using one.  I was running a single pre turbo but debating adding a second or relocating my single.  I know this horse has beaten a lot but I couldn't seam to find a good thread on it here.

Does post only give you a better actual turbo temperature and that's it or are there other benefits to post turbo probes?

[TFaoro]

Pre-turbo gives a better indication of combustion temperatures and the heat the turbine wheel on the turbo is seeing. If you want to run a pre-and post, I think that would be fine. If you are only running one, I would strongly advise you stay with pre turbo.

[Mopar1973Man]

I've had some friends that ran both pre and post pyrometers. The post is not worth much being it can be 500*F colder or more. Best to be pre turbo like @TFaoro said above.

[WiscoRedkneck]

So my old thermocouple is stuck do you guys think heating with a torch will damage it as long as I don't burn the wires?

[Mopar1973Man]

I normally grab the probe with channel locks and lightly twist it back and forth keep pulling upwards.

[AH64ID]

They each show different things, but if you plan to run just one then run a pre turbo pyro. 

The post is better for indicating you are lugging as well as proper shutdown temps.