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Old 18 July 2013, 10:21 PM
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hi, i have a gc8d, v3 impreza and am fitting oem lamco gauges.the temp and volt gauge is sorted and fitted but where is the best place for the boost pipe, i have a front mount intercooler. thanks rob
Old 19 July 2013, 12:14 AM
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On the recirc valve just T the vaccum line for the boost gauge.
Old 19 July 2013, 01:00 AM
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On my classics there was a spare nipple on the left front of the intake manifold i used that.

On later cars it is used as Shaks-STi says, did my 2006 and 2013 Sti this way.
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i dont have a recirc valve, i have a blitz dump valve, so can i use the pipe off that
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Yep will be fine
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make sure you have a reducer/welding tip in the pipe
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Originally Posted by Gambit
make sure you have a reducer/welding tip in the pipe
there is a reducer on the nipple of the boost gauge. all connected now, seems fine 1.1 bar boost.
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