how do i check my boost pressure? i wanna see if its a bit low or not. is there a way to do this without really expensive tools?

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Get yourself a boost gauge from any performance shop. A 15psi gauge should do it. Tee it into the line from the manifold to the overboost protection solenoid for one reading, then into the line from the overboost protection solenoid to the ALDA.

This is about as cheap as they come - http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=3286&catalogId=10101&langId=-1&storeId=10101

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

thanks for the site . i was looking for an excuse to install one anyways.

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I thought you just wanted to check. If you're looking at a permanent installation, may I suggest something like...

photos of gauge cluster boost gauge, part 1

Sixto
95 S420
87 300SDL

i was,but it looks like that would probly install pretty nicely

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How is this?

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'79 Kawasaki KZ 650
'86 Kawasaki KX 250
'88 Kawasaki KDX200
'71 Hodaka Ace 100
'72 Triumph T100R

Then you'll want one of these.

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'85 300SD (formerly california emissions)
'08 Chevy Tahoe
'93 Ducati 900 SS
'79 Kawasaki KZ 650
'86 Kawasaki KX 250
'88 Kawasaki KDX200
'71 Hodaka Ace 100
'72 Triumph T100R

looks good. ill have to look at where i want to mount my gauge. maybe i will try mounting it where you have it. thanks for all the pics and info. keep it coming

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Guage is very easy to install. That particular model is lighted also. I don't particularly care for the chrome look but it does the job. Run the vacuum line to the T-fitting at the rear of the intake manifold. The arrow points to the banjo bolt at the rear. I just plumbed it in there. It kind of hides behind the tranny dipstick.

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'85 300SD (formerly california emissions)
'08 Chevy Tahoe
'93 Ducati 900 SS
'79 Kawasaki KZ 650
'86 Kawasaki KX 250
'88 Kawasaki KDX200
'71 Hodaka Ace 100
'72 Triumph T100R

On my Mog's 617Turbo there is another spot above where the banjo bolt for the line to the Alda is mounted to the intake manifold. I'm pretty sure I saw the same hole in my 300D. The hole has a threaded plug in it. I beleave this hole is same thread as the banjo bolt below it. If so then another banjo bolt off of a junk 617 can be mounted there and your boost gauge hooked to this. A much more accurate arrangement with this direct connection.

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thanks for all the info and pics. i will hopefully be ordering that within the next couple of days.

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Why is it more accurate mounted there?

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'85 300SD (formerly california emissions)
'08 Chevy Tahoe
'93 Ducati 900 SS
'79 Kawasaki KZ 650
'86 Kawasaki KX 250
'88 Kawasaki KDX200
'71 Hodaka Ace 100
'72 Triumph T100R