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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 12:12 AM
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Default drill bit and tap for pyro in manifold

mine is post turbo and going to move it is it a 1/8 bit and tap both the 1/8 size or what?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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1/8 in pipe thread is a size R drill bit. I used to know the size in inches but I forget now.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 12:39 AM
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the size is a 11/32 drill bit
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 12:58 AM
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Technically you should use a size R as 11/32 is not exactly there, but it's close enough
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 01:15 AM
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the size R is just a tad bit smaller right
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 05:31 AM
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.325"-.343" -- because of the taper, there is some leeway in drill size. I've seen everything from Q to R to 21/64" to 11/32" mentioned. As you go up in size the threads will be less tight and you'll have to turn the fitting deeper into the hole to seal it.

http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-tap-pipe.htm

Here is a chart that lists all the drill sizes in decimals:

http://www.auto-ware.com/techref/drillsizes.htm
 

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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 06:32 AM
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21/64 some guys use 5/16.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 10:46 PM
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so one of those bits then the 1/8 tap?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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yes, 1/8" NPT.

And this is very important - dont run the tap in too far (3/4 of the tap maximum) if you go past that your fitting will be loose in the manifold and you dont want that.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 01:24 AM
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whys that the tap shaped like a cone??
 
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