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Old 09-10-2010, 09:51 AM
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BOOST GAUGE CONECTION POINT

Wondering what is best area to connect boost gauge either the map sensor/manifold line or before the turbo inlet port?
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Before the inlet port? What do you mean? Most tee into the MAP sensor line or delete the AIH and use a tapped plug for the fitting. Like this:
 
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Upper left of this photo, you will see the tee-into-the-MAP line technique.

 
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What size T fitting is used?
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I t-ed off the map sensor too.
 
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Originally Posted by robjs111
What size T fitting is used?
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It's this kit. Not sure of the size.

http://www.dieselmanor.com/dm_produc..._gauge_kit.asp
 
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Mine is teed into the MAP line also.

But I added a regulator after it so the MAP only sees 22psi, but the boost gage shows actual...
 
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BOOST GAUGE CONECTION POINT

I circled in red the point where I attached my boost gauge. Is this ok or do I need to move?? Any difference where you connect?
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Originally Posted by robjs111
I circled in red the point where I attached my boost gauge. Is this ok or do I need to move?? Any difference where you connect?
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The area you circled is PRE-IC. You should move it to AIH or MAP sensor line.

Edit: Actually shouldn't make much difference but you could get a leak in one of the four connections before the boost gets back to the cold side of spider and not have an accurate reading, or know you have a boost leak.
 
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