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Old May 20, 2007 | 04:03 PM
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Pre-throttle body pressure for manual boost controller

I am putting in a different turbo with an external wastegate. The turbo I have doesn't have a nipple on it for pressure and I can't get one on it either. I was wondering if anyone knew of a good source for pressure for my Forge UNOS. Thank you
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Old May 20, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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go to ATP's web site and get a quick tap
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Old May 20, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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Ok, I will check it out.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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I wonder if I could tap into the coupler on the LICP pipe. It would be a whole lot easier for me.

What do you think?
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Old May 20, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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If you're using a steel or stainless steel UICP/LICP, just tap that for the 1/8th NPT fitting of your choice. Been doing that for as long as I can remember.
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Old May 20, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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Thanks
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Old May 20, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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There is an unused nipple on my intake pipe. Can I use this?
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That pipe isn't pressurized, it's before the turbo.
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Old May 21, 2007 | 03:00 AM
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Ok, so any of my intercooler pipes will work? Thanks
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Yes, LICP and UICP should cover all of your intercooler pipes. You can also tap your IC endtanks if you want to make this more complicated than it needs to be.
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Thanks, I used the LICP
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