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Trendy Exige · 05-03-2009, 01:59 AM

I am curious to see how other people are installing their boost pressure gauge. Is it ok to T it to a vacuum line or do I need to tap a hole into the intake manifold?

I looked at the vacuum diagram in my engine bay and it seems like there is a vacuum line called a "fuel feed" line after the supercharger. Can I used this for the sensor, or is this a fuel line?

Also, I want to install an oil pressure gauge. What sandwich adapter are people using?

antinym · 05-03-2009, 07:21 AM

Someone smarter than me will answer you, but there shouldn't be any vacuum lines between the SC and the engine, they'd blow off with boost. You'd want your gauge nearest the engine head, so you know what boost is going into the engine and taking into account psi drops in the IC.

ZTEC · 05-03-2009, 07:36 AM

Here is my "T" off the blower/manifold.

Trendy Exige · 05-12-2009, 05:40 PM

Once again ZTEC, you've been helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to put up a photo. Is there another line I can tap it from that you are aware of?

Judging from the lack of response from others, I guess most people have professionals installing them.

05-03-2009, 01:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Trendy Exige Exige Prestige Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Where the CARB regulation is your enemy Posts: 573	Boost gauge installation? I am curious to see how other people are installing their boost pressure gauge. Is it ok to T it to a vacuum line or do I need to tap a hole into the intake manifold? I looked at the vacuum diagram in my engine bay and it seems like there is a vacuum line called a "fuel feed" line after the supercharger. Can I used this for the sensor, or is this a fuel line? Also, I want to install an oil pressure gauge. What sandwich adapter are people using? __________________ '07 Exige S (Storm Titanium) - Gotham 265, Arqray Titanium Double-Tip Exhaust w/ Arqray Sport Cat & Euro Grills, TWR Dry Carbon Cup Roof, LEA Dry Carbon Adjustable Wing, Prototype Composite Dry Carbon Front Spoiler, Reverie Dry Carbon Side Skirts & Dry Carbon Side Scoops, 17's Team Dynamics 1.2G Matte Black Wheels, Painted Bulkhead Panel, Painted Consoles, 6k HID w/ Raybrig JDM blinkers, Cup Car Airbox, RLS IC Pipes, Saikou Michi Catch Can, Rear Camera, Venture Shield Entire Front Clam etc.

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05-12-2009, 05:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trendy Exige Exige Prestige Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Where the CARB regulation is your enemy Posts: 573	Once again ZTEC, you've been helpful and I appreciate you taking the time to put up a photo. Is there another line I can tap it from that you are aware of? Judging from the lack of response from others, I guess most people have professionals installing them. __________________ '07 Exige S (Storm Titanium) - Gotham 265, Arqray Titanium Double-Tip Exhaust w/ Arqray Sport Cat & Euro Grills, TWR Dry Carbon Cup Roof, LEA Dry Carbon Adjustable Wing, Prototype Composite Dry Carbon Front Spoiler, Reverie Dry Carbon Side Skirts & Dry Carbon Side Scoops, 17's Team Dynamics 1.2G Matte Black Wheels, Painted Bulkhead Panel, Painted Consoles, 6k HID w/ Raybrig JDM blinkers, Cup Car Airbox, RLS IC Pipes, Saikou Michi Catch Can, Rear Camera, Venture Shield Entire Front Clam etc.

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05-03-2009, 07:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
antinym The Doombringer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 656	Someone smarter than me will answer you, but there shouldn't be any vacuum lines between the SC and the engine, they'd blow off with boost. You'd want your gauge nearest the engine head, so you know what boost is going into the engine and taking into account psi drops in the IC.

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