Where to source boost gauge

[Mag]

I'm curious as to where I should install my boost supply for my gauge. Are you guys drilling the intake manifold or using the 3/4" plug behind the fuel filter. I've heard you can get fluctuating readings from this source. Any other ideas? Thanks John for the email. Good advice.

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2001 3500 4x4 Q. C 6spd H. O Patriot Blue 3. 54 l. s. d
Greig

 

[NDRamrod]

I thought of putting a T in the factory line. Got dc all excited when talking drilling intake. (warranty) #ad

 

[RustyTRanch]

I put mine in the 3/4 plug. I am pleased with the results on my guage. Easy to hook up. Test the results for yourself before drilling.

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2001. 5 2500 Q\C,lwb, white/w gray int. ,HO,6-spd. ,3. 54,trailer tow, camper special,custom bolt-in G/N,Pryo/Boost,

See'ya down the road Michael

 

[High Voltage]

I used the 3/4" plug behind the fuel filter very easy to install,good readings!!

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01,2500,2wd,Auto,3. 54,Med Bronze,Tan Leather,All Options,Mag-Hytec Diff cover,DD4",Westach combo, Line-X(BOMBED)Soooonnn

 

[RAPID RICK]

I put mine in the intake manifold. Only takes
5 min. to remove,5 min. to drill & tap,5 min.
to re-install. No warranty issues at all with
my dealer. Hope this helps. Rick

 

[dresslered]

I also did the intake manifold. It seemed like a cleaner install as the tubing follows the dipstick up to the exact location.

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David Dressler
2001 Driftwood 3500 Quad Cab 4x4, 155 inch WB, HO Cummins (ETH), 6-Speed (DEE), SLT+, 3. 54 LSD, Camper Special, Trailer Tow, Heated Leather, Sliding Window, Jacob's E-Brake, Rhino Liner, VDO Vision (pyro, boost, engine + diff. temp. ), Weather Guard Diamond Plate Saddle Box, Tork Lift camper tie-downs, Mag-Hytec, Mopar Tow Hooks, AND functional Halo light!
Bigfoot 3000 10. 11 Slide-in Camper. "Do it in a Dually"

 

[Mag]

Thanks for the input guys. Were those of you who tapped into the intake able to re-use your gaskets or did you pick up some new ones. I don't know of a Cummins rep in this area or I wouldn't even hesitate putting in new gaskets.

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2001 3500 4x4 Q. C 6spd H. O Patriot Blue 3. 54 l. s. d
Greig

 

[dresslered]

Well Mag, I'm sure that the correct answer is to always replace the gaskets. However, when I removed the manifold, the gasket was so clean that I just couldn't resist. I think that the fact that our trucks are so new and that the intake manifold does not experience a great deal of heat that you are pretty safe to reuse.

 

[RAPID RICK]

Ditto on re-using the gasket. I re-used mine
& didn't have a problem. Rick