DieselManor Gauge Question
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DieselManor Gauge Question
Im getting ready to order the triple gauge kit from dieselmanor.com and had a quick question. They have an option to tap the exhaust manifold or to tap the turbo up-pipe for $11 more. Which option would be the best way to go?
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it all depends on which way you want to go. most people tap the manifold to get a pre-turbo reading which most believe is most accurate. but there are a few that put it post turbo, sometimes the reading is not as accurate. i have both, and noticed sometimes when the pre is at 650 the post is at 350, and sometimes its at 550. imo the pre is better but thats just me
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The two options that you have are pre-turbo or post-turbo. Pre-turbo would be tapped on the exhaust manifold (usually drivers side) just before it enters the up-pipe. Post-turbo would be just as the exhaust exits the turbo on the down-pipe. Pre-turbo is usually preferred as it does not have the temperature fluctuations under various conditions like post-turbo will see and is basically more accurate. Post-turbo will cause you to start guessing as to what your cylinder temps really are. Go pre-turbo.
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The two options are a drill & tap probe or a clamp-on probe. The drill & tap goes into the manifold (obviously pre-turbo). The clamp-on can either go into the turbo up-pipe (pre-turbo) or can go post-turbo. Clamp-on is really easy but some are concerned that it may not seal all of the gasses around the small hole that you have to drill in the pipe. The drill & tap takes more time and caution to install but is more secure. I have the clamp-on pre-turbo and have had no problems.
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