Lowering egt's while driving

[Vette Racer]

Ok, say you are pulling a heavy load up a mountain and your egt's are getting too high. What is the best way to lower them without stopping? (or is there one)?

[Maverick]

The only thing I can do is get off the gas alittle. I will usually maintain speed or lose a couple mph.

[ZFMax]

Downshift!

[csimo]

Yes, downshift! The higer RPM's of a lower gear moves more air and lowers the EGT.

[Vette Racer]

Thanks Guys! Thats what I was wondering about.

[Dave]

Pulling 12000 pounds on 6% and 7% grades I have yet to have to down shift to lower EGT. I just feather the go pedal. I can keep the egt right at 1250 and not loose more then 1 mph. This is with the juice set on level 2.