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trinydex
10-08-2007, 12:21 PM
quote from evolved

a buddy came over to my garage today to find out if he has a boost leak. I went down to the local hardware store and picked up a couple things to make a tester.
Here is how it came out
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/bhchamburs/1ee3e9b1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/bhchamburs/e3b554c6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/bhchamburs/453afe34.jpg

Here is how to make one for yourself. (you do need to have an air compressor, or access to one)

Get a 3" pipe approx 6" long
Get a cap for one side of the pipe (ensure it will be air tight)
Drill a hole for the inlet pipe
place inlet pipe to the 3" pipe (I used JB Weld to seal the joint)
Place regulator with pressure guage between inlet pipe and hose.

Its that easy. On a side note, I use two regulators to ensure we dont pass 15 PSI.
NEVER NEVER place high pressure thru your system, engine / sensor damage can occure. At 15 psi you can hear any leak that takes place.

Place the 3" pipe on your intake pipe, slowly open the regulator and listen for leaks. Its that easy.

We found the leak in about 5 seconds.
DoggDicker
10-08-2007, 08:00 PM
That's pretty easy...I guess I should build myself one...thanks for the how-to Triny...

DD
EvoKid
11-26-2007, 10:13 PM
That one is not easy?? You can make an easier one with less stuff and effort.
Ben
11-26-2007, 11:11 PM
I just went and bought one from Fighters Garage in Florida. It's not too hard really just unbolt intake and then put it on the turbo inlet then get an air compressor to pump air in.
jbfoco
11-26-2007, 11:16 PM
I just went and bought one from Fighters Garage in Florida. It's not too hard really just unbolt intake and then put it on the turbo inlet then get an air compressor to pump air in.


http://fighters-garage.com/evo.html
Ben
11-26-2007, 11:19 PM
^ Yup. Was sent the link by a fellow by the name of xvelox.
player67
11-26-2007, 11:41 PM
^kit
earlyapex aka jack ass
11-27-2007, 12:04 AM
http://fighters-garage.com/evo.html




That open filter looks familiar. ;)
player67
11-27-2007, 12:06 AM
http://fighters-garage.com/evo.html




That open filter looks familiar. ;)


I didnt wanna say anything :lol:
DoggDicker
11-27-2007, 12:14 AM
I like the velco strap around the battery...a nice light weight piece...

DD
ELYTEVO8
03-11-2008, 05:11 PM
nice!
Cash$ Money
04-15-2008, 12:32 AM
trindex is everyone! nice write up!
EvilEvo86
04-15-2008, 01:01 AM
nice find, definatley a must have
dsmdeliverybo
06-24-2008, 06:33 PM
Im impressed how cheaper their intercoolper piping is, is it reliable and is there actual noticable hp gains? anyone have them? sry off topic lol
Segfault
08-28-2008, 12:44 AM
Just wanted to add you don't have to take off the intake pipe itself. I simply taped the wastegate hose and then used hose clamps to tighten the boost leak tester onto the metal pipe.

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc62/Segfault00/photo2.jpg

http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc62/Segfault00/photo.jpg
ApexVIII
10-10-2008, 12:10 PM
this is how mine looks,

i tested up to 25 psi on my DSM

Meth injection is going in soon so i need to test higher lol

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q94/ApexVIII/GSX/GSXTB001.jpg
turboevo8
10-10-2008, 06:03 PM
That's pretty cool. Where'd you get the guage and regulator? I broke my guage when it shot out of the intake by accident.
ApexVIII
10-11-2008, 12:15 AM
i got it at Home depot they had a cheaper one that did not look as nice for like 16ish but this one looks better and was only like $22