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Old 02 November 2016 | 08:16 PM
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Where to connect boost gauge
pipe so it doesn't show vacuum on the gauge. Ta
Old 02 November 2016 | 08:23 PM
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It will always show a vaccuum at idle?
Old 02 November 2016 | 09:10 PM
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As above. A properly plumbed in boost gauge with show vac at idle and off boost coasting etc. Usually connected to a spare nipple on the intake manifold.
Old 02 November 2016 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jonesy37
Where to connect boost gauge
pipe so it doesn't show vacuum on the gauge. Ta
Either t into compressor outlet or just before throttle body. The former will show slightly higher boost pre intercooler.
I have to ask why?
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It will always show a vaccuum at idle?
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As above. A properly plumbed in boost gauge with show vac at idle and off boost coasting etc. Usually connected to a spare nipple on the intake manifold.
Inlet.
Old 02 November 2016 | 11:05 PM
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Thanks . It's just all my other cars with boost gauge have never shown vacuum. I will get used to it most probably
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Originally Posted by boosted
Either t into compressor outlet or just before throttle body. The former will show slightly higher boost pre intercooler.
I have to ask why?
Where is this exactly?
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Originally Posted by scoober101
Where is this exactly?
Where is what? The barb on the compressor outlet or the inlet to the throttle body/throttle body side of the intercooler?




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