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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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Boost gauge

hey guys i have a boost gauge in my truck and i had a local shop install it and what they did was run a tee off the rubber hose coming from my waste gate i was just curious how everyone else has theres hooked up and maybe see if there is a better way!!!

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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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when I installed an ATS intercooler I drilled and tapped a 1/8n.p.t. hole in the air intake adapter that connects the air tubing to the manifold. by checking at turbo and the adapter, I found that there was 2lb. loss thru the intercooler. Reset the wastegate for 2 lb. more boost, and connected gauge to the adapter. John
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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I teed mine off the waste gate line for eas of install and because my truck doesn't have an intercooler. mostly sor eas you could drill and tap the intake hat but dont know if there would be a real advantage.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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I put mine in the tap for it in the intake snail.

ATS turbo system.

 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Do the factory turbos have that same port? I guess i could go look but its down stairs lol.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 08:12 PM
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Should be there right beside the mounting bolt.

ATS and Ford are the same system.

Ford just re engineered the turbo outlet flange and down pipe to one that did not work as well, but did clear the firewall better.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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I all ways thought they had some thing goofy at the plant where the forklifts would drive across the conveyer belt the down pipes were on. Probly be changeing mine soon as I find sone of that litle red line for the waste gate just not the biggest fan of the four hose clamps holding the tee in.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 08:41 PM
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does ford sell boost gauges? or where is a good place to buy them?, any specific brand?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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Do a search for Isspro.
In fact one of the sire sponsors carries Isspro, and I seem to remember the prices were good.

I have Isspro boost and pyrometer gauges, and am more than happy with them for several years now.
 
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Auto meeter makes good ones toot hats what I have.
 
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