??Where do you tap your boost guage to??

[monkfarm]

I was looking for the tap on my stock holset turbo, looking to install a boost guage sensor. I didn't see anywhere to installl??
What size should the sensor be??

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'99 3500 Quadcab Laramie SLT with customized aluminum flatbed
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5 speed,4X4, truck mirrors, trailer towing, and camper pkgs.
20,000 lb. trailor hitch
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Amsoiled throughout. . .
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[Alan Reagan]

There's not one. On the 24V engines, the boost is taken from the 3/4 NPT plug just to the right of the fuel filter. DO NOT pull the plug all the way to the rear of the engine or you will have anti freeze pouring out. If you look right down the side of the fuel filter you'll see a 1/2 inch square hole that a 1/2 inch drive ratchet will fit in to back it out. Also, the MAP sensor is located adjacent to this plug. This will give you the boost pressure in the manifold.
The boost will usually be a 1/8 NPT male so you'll have to reduce from 3/4 to 1/8. The fittings are available at most hardware stores. Make sure you get NPT threads.
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2001 HO 6 spd 2500, 4. 10 LSD, Towing Package, Electric Brakes, SPA EGT/Boost Gauges, Fog Lights, Real Backup Lights, Molded Running Boards

[This message has been edited by Alan Reagan (edited 02-15-2001). ]

 

[jjdiesel]

monkfarm. . you're lookin' in the wrong place. Boost reading comes from manifold pressure... look behind fuel filter near the map sensor. . there is a big 3/4" chrome-looking plug. Ready to go for your boost sensor. Otherwise, some guys tap the intake horn which works well. . just a little more work to drill & tap, remove and replace, etc.

 

[jjdiesel]

Alan beat me to it... did'nt mean to be redundant.

 

[John Berger]

You can also tap into the intake plenum, which is probably easier to access.

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1999 Dodge Ram 3500 Quad Cab 5 spd; 4:10 LSD rear; Mag-Hytec diff. cover; US Gear EGT and Boost gauges. Amsoil foam air filter and synthetics from nose to tail.
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[monkfarm]

Thank you for all your replies! You are most helpful. Thanks #ad


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'99 3500 Quadcab Laramie SLT with customized aluminum flatbed
B&D bombed with Jakebrake, firestone air bags
5 speed,6X4, truck mirrors, trailer towing, and camper pkgs.
20,000 lb. trailor hitch
Ranger Cb with Messenger kicker
Amsoiled throughout. . .
2000 Peterbilt 379 with Cummins N14plus 500 hp
13 speed fuller, 70 inch Unibilt sleeper
American Class

 

[Bigsaint]

Here's a pic. of mine, hope it helps.

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[This message has been edited by Bigsaint (edited 02-15-2001). ]