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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 06:45 AM
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Where to install BOOST Tee Adpt????

Please guys...tell me there's another way to install a $%&^* gauge adapter w/o spending 90$ on some stupid electronic piece !!!!! Krist i've never seen a car with such animosity towards doing things in a physical way instead of digital interface!
all that said ---- ive considered just installing it up by the Turbo itself on one of the vac. openings --- i realize you want it as close as possible to the intake but considering the intake is made out of cheap plastic [and thin...] i dont feel too smurfy about tapping it! ----- ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS HERE?????---- aside from paying out the wazoo for an electronic gizmo that is.... i.e. i want a physical interface between ME and the BOOST signal ----just the tube to the gauge ...thats all..
tell me its possible and where to STICK IT! hahahaha :D
 
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 11:17 AM
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The boost adapter is the best, simplest and easy way to do it. One screw out, pull the sensor, install the adapter. Then the sensor and supplied screw. Plug the hose and electric, all done. Yup, 90 bucks does suck. But it's one of those those that is definitely ripping you off on price.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 05:11 PM
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yah i finally said F - it after i wrote this i found one for 37$ and just did it ---- there's just so many "hang it to ya's" on this frikn mini S that i feel im in a constant battle trying to stay afloat long enuff to afford the next minimal benefit mod to do.....hahaha...
 
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 05:52 PM
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That's what I did. 37 bucks. Yup yup.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 08:22 PM
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Yes our WMW boost tap we made it to be the most cost effective just tapping into the manifold only $34.95


http://www.waymotorworks.com/wmw-boo...r-tap-n14.html
 
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 08:28 PM
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i think thats the same one i got but if not dont hate me over it..heheheh..bound to be though..i got it on ebay---just tell me u can get VAC + Boost and not just boost...ive seen other guys complaining on some adapter about the fact......that would be just plain sad if all u can do is get boost off of it...i dunno how that could even be though..i.e. it's pulling a vacuum most of the time....rite?? it direct into the intake manifold isnt it??
 
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Old Oct 27, 2015 | 11:36 AM
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Your correct. If it reads boost it'll read vac. Make sure you get a gauge that reads both. And don't forget the gauge mount. That's another I'll stick it to your wallet part.
 
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