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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 09:40 PM
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i know a few guys on here do this using a bung connected to a compressor where the air filter goes, question is do you guys remove the cams? if not how does the air not go straight out the cylinders?

just made a bung/adapter thingy in work today so wouldnt mind giving this a go.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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all i know is that's what tuners do.....it works fine....bang 2bar through the system and listen
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 09:48 PM
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do they block the exhaust?
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DaBoy12s
do they block the exhaust?
No......

Les......You must have a pressure regulator connected to your bung......stick the bung in,connect up the airline and adjust the pressure regulator until the gauge reads the pressure you want to test at (I use up to 3 Bar max)

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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 09:54 PM
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no it will leak slightly but using a soapy water spray over manifold hoses etc will show any leaks
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by The Diva
Originally Posted by DaBoy12s
do they block the exhaust?
No......

Les......You must have a pressure regulator connected to your bung......stick the bung in,connect up the airline and adjust the pressure regulator until the gauge reads the pressure you want to test at (I use up to 3 Bar max)


i have a tyre valve on mine and it has about 4 steps for various hose sizes
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 10:05 PM
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i havnt used a regulator just an airline quick release fitting, can i not use the reg on the compressor? set that to 3 bar?

ill try it as is and see how i get on should be ok i reckon with some soapy spray as mensioned.
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by les3002
i havnt used a regulator just an airline quick release fitting, can i not use the reg on the compressor? set that to 3 bar?

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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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cheers mate
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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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i made stu a nice one ages ago!

i never got around to making one for myself
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