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Old 03-03-2009, 05:45 PM
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Boost Leak Detector???

whats the easiest way to build one?? do have a local ACE hardware store, just wondering whats the easiest way to build one and what would i need?
 
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45* 3" PVC coupling..a plug for one end..a rubber boot 3" to a 4" for the other end..air reg and air fitting...glue plug on one end..drill and tap for air reg with air fitting for hose..scuff the othe end of the 45* with sand paper..clamp on boot...
 
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ok i never thought of using the boot thats already on the turbo i was going to clamp it directly on the turbo..can i just get a cap that fits in the boot already on the truck and just clamp the cap in the boot...and tap the boot for the air fitting??
 
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Make sure you dont put alot of PSI into it, I keep it under 30psi. If you go to high you will blow somthing apart.
 
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tap the cap..the boot wont hold threads..be careful using the stock intake tube..there not made for PSI..there made for vacume..i have a spare tube..thats why i use it..you could split it when adding PSI..a 4" down to a 3" boot right to the turbo is much better if you dont have a spare tube..ive had mine up to 40 PSI a couple times..the tube swells right up lol..keep your head out of the way in case she deside to pop off..
 
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soo i could use the stock tube??and take it up to 25 psi??
 
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20 should be plenty but you can try 25..bring the pressure up slowly..you will need to find a way to plug the hole where the green tube from the map sensor is though..
 
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ahhh screw it looks like i'm just going to buy a rubber coupler house and a pvc cap and just do it that way...on my stock turbo what OD is the turbo inlet???
 
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ahhh screw it looks like i'm just going to buy a rubber coupler house and a pvc cap and just do it that way...on my stock turbo what OD is the turbo inlet???
stock turbo is 3 inches..
 
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