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: Boost or boost/vac gauge?


1stdiez
08-18-2007, 06:29 PM
I don't know where exactly to post this, I hope is a right place. I see eveybody instal boost gauge alone. Isn't there a benifit to have boost/vac gauge? I want to instal a boost gauge but then I came cross this boost/vac gauges. Any explanation woulde be greatly appreciated. Knowing the vac doesn't have any benefits?

DangerousDuramax
08-18-2007, 06:32 PM
You will never see the turbo on a modern turbo diesel engine go into a vacuum state.

AndrewFessler
08-19-2007, 12:27 AM
The boost/vac gauge is usually used on gas cars.

You'll want a boost only gauge, if running stock turbo, a gauge that goes 0-35 would be a great fit.

CRASHNBURN
08-19-2007, 12:43 AM
Any recommendation on which one to get? Can I run one with my Banks sixgun also?

Hammer 4
08-19-2007, 12:53 AM
Lots of guy run the Autometer. I'm gettin the Isspro's . Check the vendor section and look at Dieselmanor's guages..:D Of course there ar other vendors that carry them as well.

1stdiez
08-19-2007, 05:18 PM
Does anybody has a picutre of where to tap on LLY? can you tap into intercooler pipe? Does it give you a right reading? Picture really helps:confused:

banshee42096
08-20-2007, 08:24 AM
look at kennedy diesel he has directions and picture how to.

christopherglenn
08-29-2007, 04:01 AM
and later get the boost/vac, LBZ's and earlier get the boost only..
the lmm's have a throttle body, like the gassers.. lbz's and eariler are open from the filter to the valves.