EGT sensor

Have a madman EMS2 I'm wiring up for coolant and fuel levels, temps and pressure and few other things as well as EGT.

Trouble is the EGT probe fits the standard manifold nicely into the EGR blank but due to having an Alisport manifold on mine, I don't have anywhere to fit the probe unless I go drilling and welding a boss onto the manifold which I'm not keen on.
I think I might have enough depth on the back of the turbo if I drill and tap the piece where the factory heatshield is fitted. Can see the little boss on the back of the exhaust flange in the pic.




Will I get a reliable EGT reading here is what I'm wondering though? I guess I can just reduce the temp the warning alarms are set at to accommodate the gases after the turbo being a bit cooler than the exhaust manifold itself.

IMO yes you can, there are some guys who are using EGT reading this way you'll just have to figure out the difference.... iirc it's somewhere around 100*C lower than in the manifold... even less if you fit a turbo blanket like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-T3-Tita...r-Wrap-2017-/182449398643?hash=item2a7ad4e373 then you dont need the heat shield anyway

cool, thought as much but just looking for a second opinion for peace of mind

So if set the alarm around the 500-550 mark so or a little higher if wrap the turbo, it should be safe enough

IMO a 650 limit there should be good enough