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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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I tried the search function for a while but honestly i dont think the search function on this website works very well, no matter how much i tweak the settings.

I recently bought a dynotune brand digital boost gauge.

from the instructions:

Hooking up the pressure/vacuum sending unit:

Try and tap into the intake at a pressure/vacuum source, use adaptors (not provided). The sending unit threads are 1/8"NPT...keep the transducer in a cool temperature location (not near the headers). Do not mount the sending unit directly to the intake, use rubber hose and remote mount the sending unit! DO NOT RUN ANY OF THE WIRES NEAR THE "IGNITION WIRES" AS THIS WILL DESTROY THE DISPLAY!

I thought that i just take one of the vacuum hoses from the intake plenum and maybe put a T in it and run another hose off of that to the sensor, but this sensor is threaded. I can take a picture of the sensor if needed.
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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It sounds like you have a threaded pressure sensor. This style actually works very well. Best solution is to drill and tap your intake plenum. Did they give you a tap?

Remove your plenum before attempting this.
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Old Jul 25, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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No tap, so i guess i'll have to go out and buy one tomorrow.

From what the company claims this type of sensor is supposed to be extremely accurate. They make mostly nitrous system components.

Any recommendations for specific places on the stock plenum for putting this sensor?
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Old Jul 26, 2006 | 05:50 AM
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When we install FCON and Mareli sensors, we tap on the passenger side, just next to the factory large vaccum line.
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