vacume lines for a D16y8?

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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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Default vacume lines for a D16y8?

This might be dumb, but how do i connect my external wastegate up if my turbo dosnt have fittings for any vacume sources? does any one have picturs or anything?
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Default Re: vacume lines for a D16y8? (Bobbyt5408)

use a vacuum manifold. i try not to tee off any of my boost references.

if the turbo is off, dripp it with a 21/64 bit and tap it 1/8 npt and put a nipple there.

i think atpturbo or fast turbo have a fitting that goes in a silicone coupler.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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ok cool, yeah i wasnt shure if it was safe to drill into the turbo.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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Here's how i did mine. It should be pretty straight forward

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