Westach gauge installation help

Westach gauge installation help

01-04-2004, 11:23 AM

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LPChristensen

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Westach gauge installation help

I ordered the Westach combination boost and egt gage from Geno's and the single pod A pillar mount. I have never drilled into a manifold before to mount the 1/8 thermo coupler when there was a turbo involved. Anybody care to share any secrets with me that will allow me some peace of mind. I have visions of a large (relatively speaking) piece of the cast iron drill residue getting into my turbo and the happy folks at the Dealer saying bye-bye to me and my warranty, which I would understand. I guess you could remove the manifold but that looks like a major production, several hours of work to drill a one minute hole. Any tips/solutions will be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance.

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03 Dodge 3500 Laramie Quad , HO, 6-speed, 4X4, L/B, Line X liner,SRW, LSD, 3.73, tow package, Jake Brake, Vision 19.5 wheels, Toyo tires, Hellwig sway bar,Magnaflow muffler,tow mirrors, Rancho 9000 shocks, Wasatch boost/pyro combo gage on pillar.

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