boost gauge install

[ckamp52]

more install ?'s ....sorry. i was readint the directions on dieselmanor.com. It says you can drill and tap a location or use the "T" fitting method is not desired. question is are htere any advantages or disadvantages to these methods. truck is an 05 so i have a stock boost gauge but i figured this one would be a little better. but does having the stock one is place change anything on the installation process. sorry for all the ?'s but i like to do things myself but not always confident in my knowledge. thanks-cody

 

[bartman]

I would use the "T" fitting over drilling the manifold. I'm not sure that there is a disadvantage going this route.

 

[bushpilot]

use the TAP method...tap the upper elbow...youll get better/smoother
boost read outs and the boost gauge wont EVER buzz.

 

[ckamp52]

okay ao i've got a 50/50 going here any more opinions??

 

[CSIPSD]

You must drill and tap... otherwise your gauge will flitter at about 10-12#'s boost... I have learned this from over 20 gauge installs...

 

[Scot]

okay ao i've got a 50/50 going here any more opinions??

My vote is for get this so you don't have to drill anything.

Diesel

 

[bartman]

FWIW, mine doesn't flutter.

 

[bushpilot]

FWIW, mine doesn't flutter.

real men DRILL & TAP

 

[bartman]

real men DRILL & TAP

If you come for a mod day, you can move it for me

 

[bushpilot]

If you come for a mod day, you can move it for me

i know NOTHING about a 7.3L but that wouldnt stop me from
boring holes in someone ELSES TRUCK