I put mine in the y-pipe. I installed a air regulator in the map line and a tee after it and wow does it bounce. IMO the y is a better place.

 

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I did just this last weekend. Didn't notice any needle bouncing and was able to hit 32 lbs with the stock turbo. :evil

 

id drill and tap the intake Y cleaner look and a steadier reading. but if you run into the map line the boost gauge if bought new should come with a T

 

Where is the y pipe? Sorry still learning all names

 

The Y-pipe or spider is what is right in front of the turbo. A clamp holds it onto the turbo, and then there are 2 hoses off the bottom that hold it to the intakes.

Take it off the truck, drill/tap and put your fitting on. They reinstall it on the truck an hook up your gauge line

 

Right on thank you guys very much.

 

not saying anybody is right or wrong but doesnt the y pipe read alot more boost than it is actually getting? cause 32 pounds on a stock turbo is a little much?^

 

That is the MOST accurate place to get a reading. If you noticed, he has electric fuel and chances are he also has larger than 90cc injectors

 

sorry man didnt notice just glanced quick didnt mean to offend

 

My 97 with California emissions(120cc split shots ) hits 32 psi pretty regularly

 

Good to know. Thanks for the confirmation.

 

I have mine spliced into the MAP sensor line, and when I have my boost leaks and up-pipe leaks sealed up it makes 38 psi on a stock 310k mile turbo. With the leaks it still makes 34-35 psi. This is with 150cc Swamps injectors. Once I add my intercooler I plan to tap in a couple of spots (pre and post IC) to measure both pressure and temperature.

Regards,
Michael Pliska