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Offline John Hartman

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setting up a fuel pressure guage.
« on: November 17, 2003, 10:42:21 pm »
Ok, so I think I will be doing this next, along with an adjustable regulator maybe, and a 2g maf, and a ported O2 sensor housing and a.....wait...

fuel pressure guage.

What do I need?  What NOT to get?

I just want a simple one that will work with the minimum of fuss and friggin around.  No -an6 lines, no new rail, no moving the head 1/4 inch to the rear, no cutting a notch in the drivers side axle etc.
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Offline Andrew Scott

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« Reply #1 on: November 18, 2003, 03:33:51 am »
get the B&M kit, bolts right on to your fuel filter...
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B&M also offers a fuel pressure gauge kit to allow you to accurately set your base fuel pressure. It is a small 2" diameter gauge that installs onto the top of the fuel filter. The kit includes a new banjo bolt that is threaded for the gauge and a 90 degree fitting. To set the base fuel pressure, remove the vacuum hose from the fuel pressure regulator and adjust the adjusting screw on the top of the CommandFlo regulator.

$35
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Offline Jeremy Clarke

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« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2003, 03:45:46 am »
yup the B&M is totally the way to go for what you want. I have one on my christmas list myself. Lordco sells them for $55 but they can probably be gotten cheaper elsewhere. The price indicated on Andrew's quote is US I beleive.
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Offline Andrew Scott

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« Reply #3 on: November 18, 2003, 04:17:44 am »
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yup the B&M is totally the way to go for what you want. I have one on my christmas list myself. Lordco sells them for $55 but they can probably be gotten cheaper elsewhere. The price indicated on Andrew's quote is US I beleive.


Yeah, that's the price from RRE
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Offline JamieSibley

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« Reply #4 on: November 18, 2003, 04:08:13 pm »
I got the B&M, Works great.

$35 from lordco.
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Troy Simkus

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« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2003, 05:11:21 pm »
I'll sell you mine for $30 brand new never used. But you can probably get one for really cheap with your discounts.
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Offline Robin Toor

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« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2003, 05:15:37 pm »
I think Lowell told me a while back that the B&M wasnt good cuz it wouldnt regulate flow going back to the tank.... or something like that.... maybe it was to do with idling... or something.... I cant remember but Lowell did say they were no good.... or maybe not...

to many drugs  :puppy:  :booze:

he was talking about the purple top hat B&M regulator...
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Graeme Shaw

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« Reply #7 on: November 18, 2003, 05:21:33 pm »
That's an AFPR (or maybe just an FPR?) you're talking about Robin.  John's just looking for an FPG (Fuel Pressure Gauge). :D
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Offline Jeremy Clarke

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« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2003, 05:33:39 pm »
I'll take that one off you if John doesn't want it Troy.
PM me
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Offline John Hartman

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« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2003, 06:41:09 pm »
I'll take it Troy.  I don't feel like waiting for one on Ebay or whatever.

We need to meet up so I can get my goodies :)
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Offline Mike Schmid

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« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2003, 04:04:58 am »
With the fuel pressure guage, two choices:

Under hood:  Easy install but you only see it at idle or free revving, ie, not while driving.

Then not underhood:  You can install it inside wherever by using an isolator, or possibly an electric guage... I think they make em but I'm too lazy to check.  Or slap that baby on the hood with a shiny AN line leading up to it.  That'd look badass.  Then you can see it while you drive.

As for a AFPR:  I think the B&M can only adjust up?  Another potential problem is fuel pressure bleed off while parked, meaning when you want to cold start in the morning you have to crank a bit to rebuild the line pressure.
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