which pipe to run boost gauge from
02 February 2013, 01:59 PM
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which pipe to run boost gauge from
before anyone asks yes i have searched and come up with info but no pics etc of where to T in for the pipe work
a pic would be good as i still do not know my way around the scooby engine
im fitting the gauge to a 2002 sti
i have the power feed done coming from the clock wiring
thanks
02 February 2013, 02:11 PM
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Any of the little vacuums lines on top of the inlet will do the job
You may even have a spare unused nipple on the inlet you can just put it straight on to.
02 February 2013, 02:24 PM
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02 February 2013, 03:56 PM
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is there any reason i cant T into the pipe going into the standard dump valve on intercooler?
im sure i read that it is okay there ,
02 February 2013, 06:59 PM
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Yep thats fine, If you `T` into it a bit further away from the DV into the pipe its all hidden under the intercooler
02 February 2013, 07:27 PM
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thanks i will be doing the boost T and the oil pressure tomroow
02 February 2013, 08:13 PM
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Always use a 'Tee' as a last option, mainly for accuracy. There should more than likely be a spare nipple on the inlet manifold.
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02 February 2013, 08:15 PM
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apparently there is no spare nipple on new age's ?
02 February 2013, 08:25 PM
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Correct there are none spare hence having to tee into one
02 February 2013, 09:09 PM
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Ah that's a shame.
Best of luck and take some pics.
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