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Old June 20th, 2008, 09:16 PM
BlackMetal BlackMetal is offline
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Originally Posted by unix_punk View Post
135 psi will be fine through a schrader valve. The valve is small enough to regulate it, just have someone watching the boost gauge and you're good. I don't usually go past 20psi. Just keep in mind you need to find the leaks fast if you only have a small tank.
Okay, I was wondering how fast the 135 from the tank would pressurize the car, didn't want to blow gaskets out that previously WEREN'T leaking.

I'll either watch the boost gauge in the car or get another gauge and screw it into the pipe plug so I can watch it while adding air.

Alright guys. I can make the tester for $10 and can get an air tank for $20 at Sears. This better work, or I'll be back to complain.

Do I need to hold the throttle blade open in order to pressurize the manifold and check for leaks, or will enough air still get past it closed?

Should I pressurize from MAF to throttle body in one test, and then move the tester up to the T-body itself and do a separate test for the manifold? Or will there be enough air that everything will pressurize in one test?
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