Nylon T-Fittings/ Reducers - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

MattR · 2009-01-25, 10:47 AM

I'm trying to fix my boost gauge, I badly need a t-fitting that will marry a 1/8 to 1/4 tube. If that doesn't exist, I can use a reducer...Does anyone remember who sells those?

Dean · 2009-01-25, 11:20 AM

I got mine at Kragen... Plastic I think, not nylon.

My car is dead for now if you can't find one, you can use it.

MattR · 2009-01-25, 11:57 AM

Kragen didn't have one. I'd like to find a 1/8-1/8-1/4 "T", but I don't know if that exists. So I'd settle for a 1/8-1/4 reducer.

Dean · 2009-01-25, 12:19 PM

The one I got from my Kragen is

Code:

1/4"   T   1/8"
      1/4"

I cut into the BOV hose about 2" from the BOV where it makes a 90 anyway.

MattR · 2009-01-25, 12:26 PM

That would work, I was just there and they didn't have one. I'll keep searching teh interweb

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-01-25, 01:14 PM

Have you been to home depot? I think thats where I picked up a couple t fittings before.

MattR · 2009-01-25, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

Have you been to home depot? I think thats where I picked up a couple t fittings before.

ORLY? I'll check there

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-01-25, 01:21 PM

Yeah home depot has a ton of little t fittings and reducers both plastic and brass I think. They would be in the plumbing or where all the sprinkler/drip line stuff is. Hell that might all be in the same isle.

MattR · 2009-01-25, 01:31 PM

I'm heading that way now.

khail19 · 2009-01-25, 04:44 PM

At Kragen we have a universal one that can be cut to whatever size you need on each end. Looks like this...

100_Percent_Juice · 2009-01-25, 04:56 PM

Kragen? You don't work at Allison anymore?

MattR · 2009-01-25, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khail19

At Kragen we have a universal one that can be cut to whatever size you need on each end. Looks like this...

Where can I get that? The half-wit at Kragen in sparks showed me everything they had.

MattR · 2009-01-25, 05:11 PM

N/m , I found their website, I was typing it wrong. Thanks Khail

MattR · 2009-01-25, 05:16 PM

Turns out the correct size is 3/16 and 1/4, Pep Boys had one that kind of works. My problem is, my guage is reading a ton of negative vacuum, and not reaching the real boost level. I think I may have an issue with the way I have it set up. I have 3/16 hose from the wastegate to T...3/16 to the gauge, but 1/4 to the turbo...Do you think the 3/16 piece from the t to the wastegate is causing an issue? I should just splice into the 1/4 tube like Dean and try that.

Dean · 2009-01-25, 05:22 PM

The wastegate hose gets bled to atmosphere by the boost solenoid and shouldn't read actual boost.

BOV is easiest place IMHO. The little U hose on the back of the P side manifold might work as well.

Dean · 2009-01-25, 06:23 PM

Also, when dealing with small fitting plastic tees, I suggest making a plastic or sheet metal backing piece you can zip tie the Tee and hoses to to help support it. The little tiny plastic tips can crack or snap off very easily without additional support.

khail19 · 2009-01-25, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 100_Percent_Juice

Kragen? You don't work at Allison anymore?

Yes, I'm back at Kragen again, which is actually soon to be O'Reilly Auto Parts. I wasn't very happy with the job at Allison.

MattR · 2009-01-25, 10:10 PM

Khail, what store are you working at?

khail19 · 2009-01-25, 10:24 PM

S. Virginia just North of Plumb. M-F, 9:30-6:00. I'm usually in the back at the wholesale counter.

Feel free to swing by if you need anything.

k-dogg39 · 2009-01-26, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khail19

S. Virginia just North of Plumb. M-F, 9:30-6:00. I'm usually in the back at the wholesale counter.

Feel free to swing by if you need anything.

I think I saw your car there last Friday. I parked next to you, and was checking it out, looks good!

2009-01-25, 10:47 AM	#1
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Nylon T-Fittings/ Reducers I'm trying to fix my boost gauge, I badly need a t-fitting that will marry a 1/8 to 1/4 tube. If that doesn't exist, I can use a reducer...Does anyone remember who sells those? __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2009-01-25, 11:20 AM	#2
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I got mine at Kragen... Plastic I think, not nylon. My car is dead for now if you can't find one, you can use it. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-01-25, 11:57 AM	#3
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Kragen didn't have one. I'd like to find a 1/8-1/8-1/4 "T", but I don't know if that exists. So I'd settle for a 1/8-1/4 reducer. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2009-01-25, 12:19 PM	#4
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	The one I got from my Kragen is Code: 1/4" T 1/8" 1/4" I cut into the BOV hose about 2" from the BOV where it makes a 90 anyway. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-01-25, 12:26 PM	#5
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	That would work, I was just there and they didn't have one. I'll keep searching teh interweb __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2009-01-25, 01:14 PM	#6
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Have you been to home depot? I think thats where I picked up a couple t fittings before. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-01-25, 01:21 PM	#8
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Yeah home depot has a ton of little t fittings and reducers both plastic and brass I think. They would be in the plumbing or where all the sprinkler/drip line stuff is. Hell that might all be in the same isle. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-01-25, 01:31 PM	#9
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I'm heading that way now. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2009-01-25, 04:44 PM	#10
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	At Kragen we have a universal one that can be cut to whatever size you need on each end. Looks like this...

2009-01-25, 04:56 PM	#11
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	Kragen? You don't work at Allison anymore? __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-01-25, 05:11 PM	#13
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	N/m , I found their website, I was typing it wrong. Thanks Khail __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2009-01-25, 05:16 PM	#14
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Turns out the correct size is 3/16 and 1/4, Pep Boys had one that kind of works. My problem is, my guage is reading a ton of negative vacuum, and not reaching the real boost level. I think I may have an issue with the way I have it set up. I have 3/16 hose from the wastegate to T...3/16 to the gauge, but 1/4 to the turbo...Do you think the 3/16 piece from the t to the wastegate is causing an issue? I should just splice into the 1/4 tube like Dean and try that. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2009-01-25, 05:22 PM	#15
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	The wastegate hose gets bled to atmosphere by the boost solenoid and shouldn't read actual boost. BOV is easiest place IMHO. The little U hose on the back of the P side manifold might work as well. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-01-25, 06:23 PM	#16
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Also, when dealing with small fitting plastic tees, I suggest making a plastic or sheet metal backing piece you can zip tie the Tee and hoses to to help support it. The little tiny plastic tips can crack or snap off very easily without additional support. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2009-01-25, 10:10 PM	#18
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Khail, what store are you working at? __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2009-01-25, 10:24 PM	#19
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	S. Virginia just North of Plumb. M-F, 9:30-6:00. I'm usually in the back at the wholesale counter. Feel free to swing by if you need anything.