Gauges
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To tap, start the tap in the, back it out. Add some more lube, an run it in a little further. Repeat until you get to the depth you want. If you do the up-pipe, don't run the tap all the way in. NPT taps are tapered, so once you get in about half way, start trial fitting the adapter. If you go too far, it'll won't tighten correctly and could leak. Here's what mine looks like:
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Lube no es bueno! 
I prefer to leave the tap and drill dry myself. Let the chips fall out instead of sticking. But to each his own...
I prefer to leave the tap and drill dry myself. Let the chips fall out instead of sticking. But to each his own...
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alrighty...i'll check out both approachs, my dads been a machinist for 30+ years im sure he will be able to tell me if it would need lube or not, if i can get him to look at it 
it would be worth the "but do what you want" i will probly get haha
it would be worth the "but do what you want" i will probly get haha
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Like was mentioned above, I ordered my gauge KIT from Dieselmanor, they have everything in the kit, everything, no running to the hardware store. Most do-it-yourself guys that install gauges, never installed them before like me, so its imperative that you have great instructions and all the parts nessesary to get the job done. Cheaper might be better but do you get all the parts for a complete install!!!
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Like was mentioned above, I ordered my gauge KIT from Dieselmanor, they have everything in the kit, everything, no running to the hardware store. Most do-it-yourself guys that install gauges, never installed them before like me, so its imperative that you have great instructions and all the parts nessesary to get the job done. Cheaper might be better but do you get all the parts for a complete install!!!
The wiring connector kit was missing, so I called Diesel Manor and they sent me another kit at no charge, and let me swap paint colors for just the cost of shipping. I've even used some of the leftover wiring connectors from my gauge install kit on later installs.
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If you are worried about cash flow just keep in mind that Clay can get you some Isspro's south of $300 w/ gauge pod...
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See the post right above yours... Clay = Riffraff Performance
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