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Pyro gauge install - thread size for sensor?

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Old 08-16-2007, 01:02 PM
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Pyro gauge install - thread size for sensor?

Cross posted from performance forum - I don't spend much time there

OK, there are always at least two valid opinions on anything worth discussing, so I need to ask for advice.

I see that the EGT gauges are sold with EITHER 1/8 NPT or 1/4 NPT size sensors. Seems to me it's a lot easier to snap off a 1/8 tap than a 1/4, so my initial thought would be to go with a 1/4.

BUT, are there other good reasons to go with 1/8 into the manifold? Need to get the gauges ordered up in the next day so need to find this out ASAP.

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IMHO it doesn't matter which one you get...
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About the only advantage I can see for a 1/8" port is so that in the unlikely event that you screw up you can aways drill it out for a 1/4"
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Same here. Smaller is always better...
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