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Which way does everyone install their boost gauge? Do you drill and tap the intake manifold or just use a T fitting off the pressure line from the turbo?... JOIN NOW TO REMOVE TRACER

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Old 05-06-2009, 11:11 PM
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Which way does everyone install their boost gauge? Do you drill and tap the intake manifold or just use a T fitting off the pressure line from the turbo?
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You can drill and tap the intake which i did or there is a plug number 26



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what exactly is that plug to start with?
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that just goes in your intake housing, your intake temp sender is # 7 so it will be right next to it.
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The easiest way is to use a boost bolt.

However, I prefer to drill and tap the intake. The gauge will live MUCH longer.

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where at should i tap the manifold?
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The pic isnt the best but you will be able to see the fitting:

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sorry dr evil i stole you pic from the other post
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mine is installed in the plug in the diagram above, works great, been on there for over 100k not had a problem
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