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Jun 14, 2009 | 04:25 PM

03F250FX4

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Boost gauge hookup

I just bought a boost gauge for my 2003 F-250 with the 7.3 Liter. Where is the best spot to run the line to the intake? I looked around but do not see any plug or anything that can be removed and filled with that tube. Any help is appreciated!

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Jun 14, 2009 | 06:01 PM

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If you have the 1/8" nylon line, you're going to need a compression fitting/ferule to hold it down. Drilling/tapping the tubes is going to be tough to get sealed, but the cast ducts would work out easier.

Jun 14, 2009 | 06:03 PM

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Ok I have a compression fitting/ferule that came with it. Didn't really get that last part. Are you saying to drill into the intake side of the turbo pipe and put it there? Anyone have a picture of the best spot to put it?

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Jun 14, 2009 | 06:09 PM

ReAX

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I'm just saying it's an option if no one else has a better spot. I went to the fuel regulator, but my gasser isn't turbo charged.

Jun 14, 2009 | 06:52 PM

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On the 6.0 you remove the intake elbow and they you drill and tap it. Reinstall and hook up the boost line. I am sure that this will work on the 7.3 as well

Jun 15, 2009 | 01:13 AM

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When drilling and tapping coat the drill/tap with vasaline and no shavings will drop in
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Jun 15, 2009 | 02:07 AM

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Cut the rubber hose that goes to the MAP sensor and install a "T". Hook up your boost gauge hose to one leg of the "T" and you are good to go. No drilling, tapping, metal fillings or mess.