Guages install?
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From: Southern Illinois
Guages install?
Is it necessary to remove the exhaust when I install my pyro in the driver's manifold? I'm worried about running the metal shavings through the turbo. Also looking at installing a boost guage. Where do I attach the sending unit?
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Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Nutter Fort, WV
Drill the hole with the engine running.
Exhaust pressure will blow the shavings out instead of falling into the pipe.
Do chock the wheels and set the park brake though or even have someone keep there foot on the brake.
Or you could drop the cross over pipe off the manifolds.
Exhaust pressure will blow the shavings out instead of falling into the pipe.
Do chock the wheels and set the park brake though or even have someone keep there foot on the brake.
Or you could drop the cross over pipe off the manifolds.
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Bothell, WA
The boost gauge should be installed between the turbo fan and the intake manifold. You will want to drill and tap this one before mounting the turbo unit to keep metal fragments from passing through the engine. Pay close attention to the orientation of the part before drilling to ensure the location will be o.k. after the turbo is bolted up.
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Joined: May 2001
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From: Cabot, Arkansas
The tolerences in the turbo are not so thight that any little drill shaving is going to get stuck in it. If anything falls inside the tube it will blow right out the exhaust without issue.
You can also drill it with it running, or pack the drill bit full of grease, or use magnet around the hole after you drill it to fish the pieces out.
You can also drill it with it running, or pack the drill bit full of grease, or use magnet around the hole after you drill it to fish the pieces out.
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From: Rep. of Texas
The intake hat has a plug already in it. If your boost guage comes with hardware, then i twill have the right fitting with it... I ordered ISSPRO and it was in the box. Anyways the intake hat is the piece between the intake manifold and the turbo, looks like a snail.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Ladner, British Columbia
I agree with cookie88, the risk you take of damaging the turbo with a shaving or two is minimal.
If you don't want to take the chance then remove the manifold from truck or minimize your risk by keeping the truck running. Neither would be my first choice.
If you don't want to take the chance then remove the manifold from truck or minimize your risk by keeping the truck running. Neither would be my first choice.
