Boost Gauge Install.... What Intake Port to use ??

[Katmandu]

Trying to install a boost gauge on my 98 12 Valver.

Where is the easiest place to access for the intake side port ??

Anyone have pics available ?

[sofakingbad]

give me a sec ill find one on my pc

[sofakingbad]

hope this helps

[Motoracer597]

cant get you a pic but look at your intake manifold and to the left in between the fuel pump theres a plug bolt thats where i put mine for accurate psi

[rattledbycummins]

iv seen a few people put ther boost guage in that port, also just drilling and taping the intake elbo on the bac side.

[Katmandu]

Originally Posted by sofakingbad

hope this helps

Ok, cool. That's where I just put it. :thumbsup

It's too late right now to fire it up and wake up the neighborhood.

I'll have to wait till I leave for work in the AM to see if it works.

Thanks for the pic. :thumbsup

[nizzydog717]

Hi... I got a quick question, i got a 2001 ram 3500 5.9L and cant seem to find where to put the boost guage. every place that i guessed to put it the truck had trouble starting. i never worked on a diesel so thanks!
>>>>>im not sure if this is the right place to post this, Sorry

[Racer9]

Originally Posted by nizzydog717

Hi... I got a quick question, i got a 2001 ram 3500 5.9L and cant seem to find where to put the boost guage. every place that i guessed to put it the truck had trouble starting. i never worked on a diesel so thanks!
>>>>>im not sure if this is the right place to post this, Sorry

It's not the right place, this is the '94-'98 12 valve section, you want the '98-'02 24 valve section.
BUT, what you need is a "boost bolt". Or you can drill and tap your intake horn.

[98andahalf]

yea, i replaced one of my intake bolts with a hollow fitting that was threaded on the inside of the top and put a nipple on it

[cowbully]

here you go bud. hope this will answer your question

[illflem]

Originally Posted by nizzydog717

Hi... I got a quick question, i got a 2001 ram 3500 5.9L and cant seem to find where to put the boost guage. every place that i guessed to put it the truck had trouble starting. i never worked on a diesel so thanks!
>>>>>im not sure if this is the right place to post this, Sorry

The 24 Valve the boost pressure port is a 3/4" pipe plug requiring a 1/2" square drive ratchet extension for removal and is located on the side of the intake manifold rearward of the fuel filter bracket. You will need a 3/4"x1/8" pipe thread bushing to reduce it for your boost tubing. Most kits include this bushing.

[nizzydog717]

Thanks but, still afrade to do it now because the only place i can see is the intake horn and scared to tap off that. Big difference between you all's older models than my 2001. sorry guys for wrong posting but thanks if u can help!

and if anyone knows a good place to buy a performance chip at a good price. Hit me up THANKS!

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