I typically use Heat Staked threaded inserts from McMaster-Carr installed with a soldering iron for smaller stuff, but you can model a hole in a part and tap it.
For larger threads, you can model using a helical sweep. If you do a helical sweep on a 1.79 degree taper, you can print NPT.
I modeled and printed this filter assembly yesterday. It has 5/8-11 thread and 7/8-14 NPT modeled and printed.
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1966 GTO (Red) WARPATH
455CI TriPower 4-Speed
1965 GTO (Black) TRIPOWR
464CI TriPower 4-Speed
1965 GTO (Blue) 3X24SPD
464CI TriPower 4-Speed
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