How many guys have and use a IR temp gun?

[grumpyvette]

How many guys have and use a IR temp gun?

I just found and bought this one,on that site, (below) after you use these things you really are able to tune better and how much you need one to tune correctly,becomes aparrent I miss my old one!! I had one(can,t remember the brand or model , )it grew legs and walked at the track,(I used it mostly as a tuning tool)

 

http://www.infrared-usa.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=4994

 

along with a timing light,vacuum gauge,and A/F ratio meter, and digital volt meter,leakdown tester are some of the other basic tools you need,

 

 

 

 

I got the IR gun today, (4 days after ordering it) so they obviously shipped it the day after the order was placed with no delays or problems , it measures within 1% of my exhaust probe SO Im assuming its correct , it came in a plastic case with instructions and a spare battery, (ILL need to read up) but so far it appears to be about what I expected and should prove very useful as a tuning aid , like the A/F ratio meter and a few other high tech gizmos that make isolateing problems easier

 

http://www.dawesdevices.com/airfuelmeter.html

 

http://vmaxoutlaw.com/tech/leakdown_tester.htm

 

http://www.centuryperformance.com/vacuum.asp

 

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=2998&prmenbr=361

 

basically its a great way to spot cylinders that are misfiring (they run cooler than average( or cylinders that run lean(they tend to run hotter than average) and if your getting into to much ignition advance too quickly , or your retarding the ignition theres a noticable change in engine exhaust temp range.

now each engine combo will differ as to the temp range and depending on the combo , 975F-1200F is the basic range of header temps ,but its the differance BETWEEN the differant cylinders that your looking for, if they vary theres a PROBLEM and it helps a good deal to spot it quickly, things like vacuum leaks, and clogged injectors are fairly easy to spot also,rocker arms can also be checked, if the bearings are starting th go or the oil flow is restricted thats fairly easy to spot also if the valve covers off, loose ignition wires, fouled plugs, ETC.

[Dan Juday]

I use my DeltaTrak everyday at work.

 

I agree, a great tuning tool... for air conditioners as well.

[EvilRufusKay]

I use one as well at work. Great tools as long as you have the right kind (i.e., the correct focal length and laser shape).