Glacier Diesel Power 1998.5-2007 Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins Boost Bolt | 1/8" NPT Boost Gauge Adapter
Description
Installing a boost gauge shouldn't require drilling and tapping your intake manifold.
The Glacier Diesel Power 1998.5-2007 5.9L Cummins Boost Bolt replaces one of the factory intake manifold bolts with a precision-machined stainless steel boost bolt featuring a 1/8-inch NPT threaded port. This provides a simple, clean, and professional way to access intake manifold boost pressure for a mechanical boost gauge, electronic pressure sender, or aftermarket data logging system—all without permanently modifying your engine. Boost bolts are a common solution because they use an existing intake manifold mounting location to provide an accurate boost pressure source.
Whether you're monitoring a stock turbocharger or a high-horsepower compound turbo setup, this boost bolt provides an accurate manifold pressure signal while maintaining a factory-style installation.
Features
- Precision-machined stainless steel construction
- Direct replacement for a factory intake manifold bolt
- Integrated 1/8-inch NPT pressure port
- No drilling or tapping required
- Compatible with mechanical boost gauges
- Compatible with electronic boost pressure sensors
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction
- Simple bolt-on installation
Why Monitor Boost Pressure?
Boost pressure is one of the most valuable measurements on any turbocharged diesel engine.
Monitoring boost allows you to verify that your turbocharger is operating properly while helping diagnose issues such as:
- Boost leaks
- Loose intercooler boots
- Charge air system leaks
- Wastegate or turbocharger problems
- Underboost conditions
- Overboost conditions on modified trucks
A boost gauge also allows you to safely monitor performance modifications by confirming the turbocharger is producing the expected pressure during acceleration and towing.
Why Use a Boost Bolt?
Many boost gauge installations require drilling and tapping the intake manifold or charge air piping to create a pressure source.
A boost bolt eliminates that extra work by replacing an existing intake manifold bolt with one that already contains a threaded pressure port. Installation is straightforward, completely reversible, and provides an accurate boost reference directly from the intake manifold. Installation typically consists of removing the factory intake horn bolt, threading in the boost bolt, and connecting the gauge or sensor to the 1/8-inch NPT port.
It's one of the easiest upgrades you can make when adding a boost gauge to a 24-valve Cummins.
Common Uses
- Mechanical boost gauge installations
- Electronic boost pressure sender installations
- Digital gauge displays
- Turbocharger monitoring
- Data logging systems
- Performance tuning
- Diagnostic testing
- Towing applications
Applications
- 1998.5-2007 Dodge Ram 2500
- 1998.5-2007 Dodge Ram 3500
- 5.9L 24-Valve Cummins Diesel
- Stock and aftermarket intake manifolds utilizing the factory bolt location
Important Notes
- Fits 1998.5-2007 Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins applications.
- Features a 1/8-inch NPT threaded port.
- Compatible with most mechanical boost gauges and electronic boost pressure senders.
- Apply thread sealant only to the 1/8-inch NPT fitting. Do not use thread sealant on the bolt threads unless specified by the gauge manufacturer.
- Tighten to the manufacturer's recommended torque specification and verify there are no boost leaks after installation.
Glacier Diesel Power 1998.5-2007 Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins Boost Bolt | 1/8" NPT Boost Gauge Adapter
Description
Installing a boost gauge shouldn't require drilling and tapping your intake manifold.
The Glacier Diesel Power 1998.5-2007 5.9L Cummins Boost Bolt replaces one of the factory intake manifold bolts with a precision-machined stainless steel boost bolt featuring a 1/8-inch NPT threaded port. This provides a simple, clean, and professional way to access intake manifold boost pressure for a mechanical boost gauge, electronic pressure sender, or aftermarket data logging system—all without permanently modifying your engine. Boost bolts are a common solution because they use an existing intake manifold mounting location to provide an accurate boost pressure source.
Whether you're monitoring a stock turbocharger or a high-horsepower compound turbo setup, this boost bolt provides an accurate manifold pressure signal while maintaining a factory-style installation.
Features
- Precision-machined stainless steel construction
- Direct replacement for a factory intake manifold bolt
- Integrated 1/8-inch NPT pressure port
- No drilling or tapping required
- Compatible with mechanical boost gauges
- Compatible with electronic boost pressure sensors
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction
- Simple bolt-on installation
Why Monitor Boost Pressure?
Boost pressure is one of the most valuable measurements on any turbocharged diesel engine.
Monitoring boost allows you to verify that your turbocharger is operating properly while helping diagnose issues such as:
- Boost leaks
- Loose intercooler boots
- Charge air system leaks
- Wastegate or turbocharger problems
- Underboost conditions
- Overboost conditions on modified trucks
A boost gauge also allows you to safely monitor performance modifications by confirming the turbocharger is producing the expected pressure during acceleration and towing.
Why Use a Boost Bolt?
Many boost gauge installations require drilling and tapping the intake manifold or charge air piping to create a pressure source.
A boost bolt eliminates that extra work by replacing an existing intake manifold bolt with one that already contains a threaded pressure port. Installation is straightforward, completely reversible, and provides an accurate boost reference directly from the intake manifold. Installation typically consists of removing the factory intake horn bolt, threading in the boost bolt, and connecting the gauge or sensor to the 1/8-inch NPT port.
It's one of the easiest upgrades you can make when adding a boost gauge to a 24-valve Cummins.
Common Uses
- Mechanical boost gauge installations
- Electronic boost pressure sender installations
- Digital gauge displays
- Turbocharger monitoring
- Data logging systems
- Performance tuning
- Diagnostic testing
- Towing applications
Applications
- 1998.5-2007 Dodge Ram 2500
- 1998.5-2007 Dodge Ram 3500
- 5.9L 24-Valve Cummins Diesel
- Stock and aftermarket intake manifolds utilizing the factory bolt location
Important Notes
- Fits 1998.5-2007 Dodge Ram 5.9L Cummins applications.
- Features a 1/8-inch NPT threaded port.
- Compatible with most mechanical boost gauges and electronic boost pressure senders.
- Apply thread sealant only to the 1/8-inch NPT fitting. Do not use thread sealant on the bolt threads unless specified by the gauge manufacturer.
- Tighten to the manufacturer's recommended torque specification and verify there are no boost leaks after installation.