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Old Mar 28, 2008, 05:43 PM
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boost leak tester?
hey there where is a good place to buy a boost leak tester???

or what all do i need to make one if that'll be WAY cheaper??

thanks!
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Old Mar 28, 2008, 05:59 PM
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Every part you need here:
http://www.vfaq.com/mods/ICtester.html
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Old Mar 28, 2008, 06:03 PM
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you can make ur own with stuff from home depot for about 5 bucks.
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Old Mar 28, 2008, 06:28 PM
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excellent find gentlemen,

subscription is added!!!
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Just as a FYI Buschur's MAF pipe kit uses larger tubing. When i made my own i found that a 3" PVC or ABS pipe cap along with a short length of 3" pipe fit almost perfect maybe a bit of a stretch to get it on but no problem.

I also found a 1/8" NPT air valve in brass that i just tapped the pipe with.
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Old Mar 28, 2008, 11:02 PM
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I was asking about this today..... I'll love to see what people say...
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Old Mar 28, 2008, 11:08 PM
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I just did a search... And though it's a little on the expensive side for a boost leak tester, the way it's built justifies it's price

PPI Boost Leak Tester

Not bad at all... I think I'll try it out...
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Originally Posted by LilRico
I just did a search... And though it's a little on the expensive side for a boost leak tester, the way it's built justifies it's price

PPI Boost Leak Tester

Not bad at all... I think I'll try it out...
Hrm... That looks fairly handy... $5 for the stuff @ Home Depot + ~$30 for a cheapish boost gauge. Price isn't too bad all things considered.
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Or you can try here.

http://www.siliconeintakes.com/index...bc722488a36453
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Check the tech section of Cobbs website. They have a good article about what to check and how to make one.
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Originally Posted by alicea8541
Very nice... I just wish their version had a PSI gauge or something on it or at least give you the option of being able to order the kit with it.
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look at vfaq.com
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Originally Posted by LilRico
Very nice... I just wish their version had a PSI gauge or something on it or at least give you the option of being able to order the kit with it.
Ruben i went to ACE harware and bought all the parts need for just over 5 bucks,,,,, if i wanted i could have added a PSI gauge that way i dont have to read my boost gauge,,,,,,,, we can help you out make one if you need one

i will be doing a boost leak before the dyno day
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I bought the 2 inch one a few years ago. I guess I payed too much but it works great.

http://www.machv.com/macvleaktes.html
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Originally Posted by apagan01
Ruben i went to ACE harware and bought all the parts need for just over 5 bucks,,,,, if i wanted i could have added a PSI gauge that way i dont have to read my boost gauge,,,,,,,, we can help you out make one if you need one

i will be doing a boost leak before the dyno day
Andy, when you come for the dyno day, let me see the one you got please.
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I bought the 2 inch one a few years ago. I guess I payed too much but it works great.

http://www.machv.com/macvleaktes.html
Ewww... That's nice!!!
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