LOL, yeah it took a week or so
I'd say yes you would need safc, but at least you won't be burning anyhting out at least like there is a chance right now due to your EGT's ..
now your egt's are you talking about 1400F or C .. 1400F is pretty cold considering redline for danger is somewhere around 1600F or 900C ..
1400C you are melting so i assume you are talking about F
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