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Old Mar 25, 2005, 09:50 AM
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Looking for boost readings from turbo nipple vs. intake manifold

I've done a fair bit of searching, but THIS topic I have not been able to find an answer for.

Right now, since I figured I'd just see how the turbo itself was performing, I am reading boost with my Blitz DTT-DC off of the turbo nipple itself. Boost reads just fine, and the car feels good with my Hallman Evo RX kit set at around 1.4 bar. (20.3psi) ....however, I am not reading any vacuum. I'm going to go ahead and cap the turbo nipple and read the boost off the intake manifold like most suggest, but I was wondering why I wouldn't be reading any vacuum off the turbo nipple, could my Blitz be on the Fritz? I've installed several of these without issue, but there's a first time for everything! Thoughts?
Old Mar 25, 2005, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by [pK]Lightning
but I was wondering why I wouldn't be reading any vacuum off the turbo nipple
Buehler? Anyone?

You see vacuum only after the throttle. The turbo is upstream.

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Old Mar 25, 2005, 11:05 AM
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...This was my best guess as well, although I'd never expiramented with this setup on my old GSX.

Thanks for the response. I'm sure I'll switch it this weekend.
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I think it'd be fun if the turbo could instantaneously reverse itself
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Exactly, that would be schweet... It'd only be a matter of time before we'd have the world's first 16g powered salad shooter.




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