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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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So I had a question on how to install the boost line its an autometer gauge and all it came with was a T spliter but I can't find the line im supossed to tap into
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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Best way is to tap the intake horn as close to the head as possible... it didn't come with a brass fitting? I want to call it a compression fitting but I'm not sure thats the right name...
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 03:47 PM
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Ya I heard that's the best way i just wasnt sure cause it didn't come with one so I was just thinking I could tap into a line but where do you think I could find one?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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I don't know if that's possible... I can't see how it would be, I'm guessing the T is for reading off of a vacuum line maybe?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Oh I see since I only need boost not vacuum where could I find a compression bolt?
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 04:06 PM
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Try a hardware store, ACE carries alot of good stuff like that. if theres any near you give it a shot. This is what you're looking for, 1/8" npt compressions fitting (guess I was right)



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obviously you want a male end, not female, so you can tap it into the intake horn correctly... and while I'm pointing out the obvious, take the horn off the motor before you drill it
 

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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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Righy on I appreciate it!!!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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Shayne is spot on with the his post, however this is another option for you.


Boost Bolt --- Dodge Ram Turbo Cummins easy boost gauge | eBay

I have no experience with this and not sure how good it will work but its another option to drilling and tapping.
 

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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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I believe you're supposed to use that bolt in place of one of the bolts that bolts the horn to the head.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2011 | 09:25 PM
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That bolt is a replacement bolt for a bolt on the plate under the horn (intake manifold)
 
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