I was on a roll yesterday. I put in the new DV, washed & waxed the car, and thought I would attempt the Boost gauge...(While still waiting for the VenTT Gauge adapter)

I did not have a T-fitting, so I thought I would just run up to the local AutoZone, PepBoys, Advance Auto Parts, Napa, or National Auto, and get what I needed. hah.

At each store, I started the conversation the same way: "I am looking to install this gauge.<*Shows gauge*> I need a T-Fitting, that will fit on a 3/16" hose. Do you have anything like that?"

The responses were almost identical..."Sorry, I only know Big Block engines. Ya know, like fords & chevys & mopars. I don't know anything about turbos." ugh.

Interesting additional comments:
One parts guy basically told me I was wasting my time tuning a turbo car. His Olds 442 was a "Torque Machine", and would destroy my car. I asked him if I could see it, and he said it isn't running yet. He's still working on it.

Another asked if the one gauge would work for BOTH turbos. Since the TT stands for "Twin Turbo".

I was warned by another parts guy, that a little car like that would never hold onto the road, if I chipped it. I'd be spinning the wheels all day long. I informed him it was AWD, and he didn't think that would help much.

That's 3 hours of my life, I'll never get back.

Anyone have a link to a T-Fitting I could buy online?

 

dont' ask the workers, just go get it yourself.

 

your mistake. asking for help.

 

<ul><li><a href="http://www.ttstuff.com/gauges_install.php">http://www.ttstuff.com/gauges_install.php</a</li></ul>

 

i'm here in WV. i have to order EVERYTHING. even my engine oil.

 

Little blister paks of all sizes and shapes...

V8's use Vacuum hoses too!<ul><li><a href="http://www.mcmaster.com">If you want a nice brass one, search here..</a></li></ul>

 

you should have asked for the "T" fitting to fix your still. You'd have it installed by now.

 

RinkRaTT : 91355K51 - If you order it I'll take one

 

Home Depot has brass T's

 

LMAO!