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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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pyrometer ?
Thanks to my new mbrp exhaust i have to reinstall my pyrometer probe.. before this exhaust i had it post turb. now i want to put it pre turbo.. if i put it in the up pipes do i need the clamps or can i still drill and tap the pipe. if i can drill and tap do i need to worry about the flakes getting into my turbo?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 05:07 PM
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You are heading in the correct direction to move it pre-turbo. You can drill and tap the up-pipe or the manifold, either will work just fine.

When I do the up-pipes I either leave the truck running and/or put a magnet in the hole after I am done. Any beyond that won't hurt anything.

Be sure to wear eye protection though.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 05:19 PM
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so if i do the up pipes i need to keep the engine running? also do i start with a smaller bit and work my way up?
 
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I drilled a pilot hole, then used a magnet and grabbed the wifes vacuum cleaner (dont tell her) and sucked anything I missed.

 
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I drilled the up-pipe, tapped, and installed the adapter & pyro sensor with the truck on a lift. Almost all of the shavings will fall out -- any inside will blow out through the turbo.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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I drilled a pilot hole, then used a magnet and grabbed the wifes vacuum cleaner (dont tell her) and sucked anything I missed.

Looks like you're missing something there, Brian...
 
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Has anyone put it in the exhaust collector y ?
 
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Not that I know of -- too hard to get to, Jay! And it's better closer to the engine, anyway.
 
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Hay thanks for the info Joe, I have mine in my power elbow now but want to get it to pre-turbo
 
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Is this it Joe ?? got the uppies as well

 
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Think he was refering to the missing block heater plug!!!
 
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Think he was refering to the missing block heater plug!!!
Indeed I was...

So whatcha got there, Brian?? You said you weren't getting a 38r, but it looks like a stock housing to me...
 
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No need for a BH here in AUS. Just a stock one bro. It needed a rebuild so I got it coated was I there. That was done about 4 mths ago.. I will be building a new motor in next 6 mths
 
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