Vacuum/boost lines - tee, splitter, manifold?

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Nov 5, 2019 | 06:30 AM

epfatboy

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Vacuum/boost lines - tee, splitter, manifold?

Just getting back to pulling my first build together and was wondering where I could find a selection of 1/4” hose tees to run my WG, FPR, Gauge, ?? from. Would like a 5 way plastic job if they make them... I been lookin and found a decent 3 way to splice together but wouldn’t mind alternatives

Nov 5, 2019 | 06:37 AM

JoeNova

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Try a vacuum block. Otherwise, use 2 plastic Tees from autozone.

Nov 5, 2019 | 10:34 AM

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you could easily make your own custom aluminum block.
block of aluminum with holes drilled, tapped and fittings screwed in.

Nov 5, 2019 | 07:36 PM

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Jesus I have 0 creativity... I actually have a 12" piece of 3/4" x 3/4" alum bar in the barn. Thanks for the tip.

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you could easily make your own custom aluminum block.
block of aluminum with holes drilled, tapped and fittings screwed in.

Nov 5, 2019 | 07:53 PM

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Jesus I have 0 creativity... I actually have a 12" piece of 3/4" x 3/4" alum bar in the barn. Thanks for the tip.

That would work perfect. Drill and tap 4 or 5 holes in a line. Cut to length. Drill a hole long ways that intersects the other 4 or 5 holes. Tap it. Put a fitting in all the holes. Run the end fitting to your manifold, the others to whatever items they go to.

Nov 15, 2019 | 09:42 AM

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I almost did the same with some 2" aluminum round bar, but then I found this guy on Amazon for like $7. It wasn't worth the effort to do it at home.

Nov 16, 2019 | 07:09 AM

Stonerracing

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Can't you connect one of the big ends to brake booster. The other big end to back of manifold. And the small ports to ur bov and boost gauge!

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Nov 16, 2019 | 08:41 AM

dlandsvZ28

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I almost did the same with some 2" aluminum round bar, but then I found this guy on Amazon for like $7. It wasn't worth the effort to do it at home.

I agree. No use to reinvent the wheel when t blocks are reasonably inexpensive to buy online.

IMO a good mounting place is near the fuse box (assuming you have an fbody). I made my own angled bracket to mount the block using Harbor Freight alumarods with a Map gas torch. The angled bracket allows the block to be mounted level instead instead of at an angle if mounting the block directly near the fuse box.