CHT Gauge, Suggestions? Options

[sdoolin]

I have searched - cannot find much on aftermarket CHT Gauges.

I am building a 2056 that will run dual Dells - would like to install a quality CHT gauge and wondering what others have used.

[Mblizzard]

I just added the Dakota Digtial. I was wondering what would be normal ranges?

Running around see 350 to 375. Running hard it can hit 400. Comes down quickly on normal driving but I was wondering where the sweet spot should be and where the danger zone is?

Also it seems to respond quickly increasing with throttle. Was a bit surprised by the quick changes in temp.

[BeatNavy]

I just added the Dakota Digtial. I was wondering what would be normal ranges?

Running around see 350 to 375. Running hard it can hit 400. Comes down quickly on normal driving but I was wondering where the sweet spot should be and where the danger zone is?

Also it seems to respond quickly increasing with throttle. Was a bit surprised by the quick changes in temp.

Mike, I've been running the Dakota Digital for about 2 years now. Those temps you're reporting seem high - but what kind of driving are you talking about? Cruising around the parkways in my community I get over 300 only driving hard or up a hill, and then it will go back down quickly when I slow down for a light. On a long stretch of highway driving it will usually stay between 330 and 360, maybe slightly higher going up a hill.

Yes - the temps can change very quickly.

Here's the guide for reference: http://www.914world.com/specs/JakeRabyHeadTemps.php Stay away from 400+!

[Mblizzard]

I just added the Dakota Digtial. I was wondering what would be normal ranges?

Running around see 350 to 375. Running hard it can hit 400. Comes down quickly on normal driving but I was wondering where the sweet spot should be and where the danger zone is?

Also it seems to respond quickly increasing with throttle. Was a bit surprised by the quick changes in temp.

Mike, I've been running the Dakota Digital for about 2 years now. Those temps you're reporting seem high - but what kind of driving are you talking about? Cruising around the parkways in my community I get over 300 only driving hard or up a hill, and then it will go back down quickly when I slow down for a light. On a long stretch of highway driving it will usually stay between 330 and 360, maybe slightly higher going up a hill.

Yes - the temps can change very quickly.

Here's the guide for reference: http://www.914world.com/specs/JakeRabyHeadTemps.php Stay away from 400+!

Driving hard to me is WOT when ever possible! But based on the guidance it seems I am still too warm at the times I am not driving that hard!

In the process of refining the AF mixture as it goes a little lean at cruise (15 to 16) so I could richer that up a bit but the timing is 27 on the mark and I hane all electronic dizzy so dwell is not an issue. Verified flap over oil cooler is operating correctly. Valves recently set with head install.

So is the next step to retad the timing a bit? Any suggestions?