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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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Gauges will be here Friday

Boost - not a problem

Trans - are the threads on the test port self sealing or do i need a little tape

Pryo - what is the best location for the sender (between #6 & #8 or just past the elbow before the up-pipe)
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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for the trans use the teflon paste because they are standard thread and the sender grounds through the threads. for the pyro on the drivers side right where the maniflod turns up into the up pipe because you can drill straight up and all the shavings will fall out and use some anti seise on the threads
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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the tranny temp sender should be self-sealing, as it is an interference fit pipe thread. put it in, and if it leaks, then put some teflon tape, but leave three or four threads open to contact the tranny case, as it grounds to the case itself.

here is where i drilled and tapped my pyro, actually after cyl 8.
turn your head 90* CCW.

 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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Kris where did you have that pic hid i have been looking for it all night. I knew I had seen it before

Thanks Guys
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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Alan, did you order the tap kit for the pyro or will you use something on hand?

Here is what I did, super easy drill and tap, still working like a champ:

 

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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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Hey Alan, be real careful not to over tighten the tranny sensor, it will break off. Been-there-done-that.

As far as the pyro, your more that welcome to come over and take alook at mine. However, the kit I got from Garrett had a great picture for the install. I used the hose clamp to install mine instead of tapping it in. I have had no problems.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 09:42 PM
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oh thats right the tranny does have a pipe thread on it where it seals on the threads sorry about that and be very careful when you tap the manifold not to go too deep or get the tap started crooked
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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Thanks Chris I'll try to remember that ( goriila grip isn't good sometimes)

Tenn I will probably use the clamp that comes with it. I havent tapped alot (get your mind out of the gutter) and dont want to screw it up.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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If you look at Kris' picture, I drilled my hole about a 1/2 inch to the right. Just enough so the hose clamp would clear the up pipe bolts.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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Tenn I will probably use the clamp that comes with it. I havent tapped alot (get your mind out of the gutter) and dont want to screw it up.
Oh, I guess you got the strap-on errr I mean clamp-on model.
 
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Oh, I guess you got the strap-on errr I mean clamp-on model.
Why is it when you get 2 or more firemen or cops talking the conversation ends up in the gutter???
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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And Chris is drilling his own hole


Couldn't resist buddy
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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probably because you wield that large fire hose in public
 
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Old Oct 11, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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Why is it when you get 2 or more firemen or cops talking the conversation ends up in the gutter???
Hey I resemble that remark. LOL
 
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