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Old 08-12-2010, 12:05 AM
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How can I set up a boost gauge on a idi factory turbo. Can I just use the spot where the pipe plug is on the bottom of the turbo I'm Nottingham really surehow they work so please help me
 
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Old 08-12-2010, 10:59 AM
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on the factory turbo you will see a bonnet(Hat) where the turbo goes into the intake it is aluminum lookin and kinda spirals just in case you didn't know u just drill and tap there and run it threw ur fire wall
 
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there is a little 1/8" pipe plug in the bonnet could i use that?
 
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Yup, thats where I hooked up my boost guage.
 
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Old 08-14-2010, 10:09 AM
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I will try that thank you sir
 
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