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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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Well I bought a new set of gauges at the annual RZ sale, ended up with a couple of Defi BFs in amber. I was wondering which hose the T-fitting taps into for the sensor. Thanks for the help.
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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i tapped mine in the front hose on the intake manifold (right below the gold circle) theres plenty of slack for the wires to run and you can run them through the rubber gromet on the passenger side firewall
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i connected mine to the blow off valve
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Originally Posted by HKSWRX
i connected mine to the blow off valve
The hose that connects to the BOV?

Also if someone could point me in the right direction to which hose is the fuel feed line. I think I know which one it is but I just want to be sure before I go cutting some hoses.
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You really should find the hose that runs from your BCS to the intake manifold and use that one. It's right under the intercooler and if your facing the windshield to the right of the turbo, just follow the hose. If you have a aftermarket controller you it will still tie in right there, that way you get the most accurate readings...
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Originally Posted by WorkedWRX
You really should find the hose that runs from your BCS to the intake manifold and use that one. It's right under the intercooler and if your facing the windshield to the right of the turbo, just follow the hose. If you have a aftermarket controller you it will still tie in right there, that way you get the most accurate readings...
BCS to the manifold The BCS doesnt connect to the manifold. It's tapped into the line from the compressor outlet to the wastegate actuator and then bleeds boost into the turbo inlet pipe. Doesnt have anything to do with the manifold.
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Originally Posted by Frankie Figs
BCS to the manifold The BCS doesnt connect to the manifold. It's tapped into the line from the compressor outlet to the wastegate actuator and then bleeds boost into the turbo inlet pipe. Doesnt have anything to do with the manifold.
Thats where I did mine, it works perfectly. Fuel feed line anyone?

I really like these gauges.
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You want to see the boost at the manifold, not at the turbo. Tap it anywhere AFTER the throttle body.
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I know one of these is the fuel feed line

If someone could confirm or deney that, I would appreciate it.
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