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Old 07-04-2007, 02:49 PM
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Question Backpressure Sensor ??

What are you guys using to measure backpressure? I'm not sure what kind of sensor can handle the heat.
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Originally Posted by 10secsts
What are you guys using to measure backpressure? I'm not sure what kind of sensor can handle the heat.
Mount the sensor remotely, and any pressure sensor should do...
Old 07-05-2007, 01:33 PM
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You'll want to run a length of copper tube off of the exhaust, this will dissipate exhaust heat and then connect a rubber or silicone hose to this to run to a map or guage pressure sensor. An efi fuel pressure or oil pressure sensor should work nicely such as those sold by Autometer or others. They're usually .5 to 4.5 v and use a late tps pigtail.
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Cool so I guess the oil pressure gauge I have will be put to use after all.
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i used a spare boost gauge, and made a fitting from a spare 02 sensor port into 1/8" barb for the vaccum hose.


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