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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by MX_Fyrcaptain
An extendable magnet would be helpful. You don't want the metal shavings going through your turbo.

Pat, Great minds think alike.
Drill your hole oriented downward, 98% of the shavings fall to the ground. No grease! That way you don't end up with a gob of greasy metal filings inside the up pipe or manifold.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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I got my gauges from DM and used their directions, their right on, just take your time, i'm good at that.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by big poppa pump
I got my gauges from DM and used their directions, their right on, just take your time, i'm good at that.
Same here
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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ok cool ill prob wait on the pyro till i decide to re order my DP-Tuner. Since now im just running exhaust and intake and only tow a race car and trailer about 4k pounds not really worried about the temps just yet.

Thanks for the info
 
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