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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 12:18 AM
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Boost Tap Point

Can someone tell me where to tap into the system so I can get a boost line to my Water Meth Kit as it runs off Boost pressure.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 06:14 AM
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Do a search, or go to the electrical forum and look at the boost gauge sticky at the top.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2007 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by scolburn79
Can someone tell me where to tap into the system so I can get a boost line to my Water Meth Kit as it runs off Boost pressure.
YUP...Pull off the Intercooler and you'll see the fuel rail. In the middle of the rail is the Fuel Pressure Regulator (FPR), on the bottom of the regulater is a vacum line...just T into that line, I can't remember off the top of my head what size it is. Just make sure that you have it back secure to the FPR and don't route the vacum line anywhere it can get hot or pinched. Small zip ties work well.

Good Luck
 
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Johan
YUP...Pull off the Intercooler and you'll see the fuel rail. In the middle of the rail is the Fuel Pressure Regulator (FPR), on the bottom of the regulater is a vacum line...just T into that line, I can't remember off the top of my head what size it is. Just make sure that you have it back secure to the FPR and don't route the vacum line anywhere it can get hot or pinched. Small zip ties work well.

Good Luck
+1 ; perfect spot
 
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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Thanks guys, that is a real help. I take it this is also where you would go for the boost gauge to.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 02:50 AM
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yep.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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The stock vacuum line is 5/32nd OD hard line. To tee into it, cut the hard line and slide 5/32 soft line (which is measured in ID) over each end to act as connectors for the plastic tee piece.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by PhysicsGeek
Do a search, or go to the electrical forum and look at the boost gauge sticky at the top.
 
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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You can grab the lead from the passenger side of the manifold/IC cast adapter thingy. No need to remove the IC just get a longer pair of pliers or similar to get it off. E-Z P-Z!

Let me know if I can help in anyway!
 
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