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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 04:37 AM
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Default Install Mechanical Boost gauge?

Where do I tap into the vacuum line for an aftermarket mechanical boost gauge? Considering Bonnies come with 2 MAP'*, I don't want to interfere with either'* readings. What fittings and what not do I need to "T" into the line if possible?
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 06:54 AM
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Under the nose of the super charger is what I've read, all you need is a 'T' fitting I think its 4mm tubing.
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 11:17 AM
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Yeah there is an existing T-fitting under the nose going into the intake manifold, so do I bypass this?
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 12:07 PM
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No, you will have to cut the tube and install a new T fitting.
This will sense the pressure or vacuum after the supercharger.
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 03:02 PM
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Lets get this straight.

Ok here we are coming in from the right on the vacuum line and I'm hitting the fuel regulator, ok now we keep on cruisin' and we hit the T-fitting going into the intake, now we go a few inches and BAM...we cut, install another T-fitting, and run a line to the gauge. From there we continue onto the MAP sensors. Am I all gravy?
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 07:47 PM
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Clubgp had a thread with his, if you want to search, i think even pics on one of the clubgp affiliates website (detroit maybe?)
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Old Oct 23, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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Ok here we are coming in from the right on the vacuum line and I'm hitting the fuel regulator, ok now we keep on cruisin' and we hit the T-fitting going into the intake, now we go a few inches and BAM...we cut, install another T-fitting, and run a line to the gauge. From there we continue onto the MAP sensors. Am I all gravy?
Gravy you are.
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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Gravy talk make me hungry!!!
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 10:12 AM
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http://www.grandprix.net/upgrades/boostgauge.html

http://www.dans-website.com/gauges.htm

For GP'*, but practically the same.
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Old Oct 26, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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Thanks Sol!
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