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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 10:23 PM
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I've had mine out all winter in Iowa and noticed no white smoke. I removed it to add boost gauge, very convenient.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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I think it's one of the best places for a boost gauge. It gives you the true manifold reading, directly out of the manifold. If you've seen my gallery, you'll notice that's where I have mine hooked up.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by clux
I might be wrong, but I don't think it would start unplugged at -3* without a good GPR. It was replaced in February.

I would challange anyone to pull on a dyno and demonstrate any benefit from removing the AIH. Not trying to start a big argument here, I just don't think there is any benefit from this mod unless you are using the port for boost access.

On edit: I ohmed the glow plugs and replaced the GPR in December, not February.
i will agree with clux on this one... i have noticed no performance benefit at all from this mod, conversely, i have noticed no problems created by the removal of this heater... personally i think this item is completely irrelevant for a properly operating engine... the reason i did this mod is exactlly what clux mentioned.. i used the port to mount the piece BCDP sells for hooking up your boost gauge... it works perfectly and was the easiest part of my gauge install.. i would definately reccomend using this method for hooking up your boost gauge to anyone who might be about to get one...
 
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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Bump. What to do with the wires. And doesn't someone make a plug that goes into it's place that also doubles as a place to mount the tube for the boost gauge?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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my wires are just dangling in the Vee of the engine. not even connected, i dont think. they do make a plug with a tapped fitting for the boost gauge, and that is found at www.blackclouddieselperformance.com
 
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