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Old Apr 19, 2007, 09:53 AM
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thanks man :-)
Old Apr 19, 2007, 11:53 AM
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Make sure to set the stock pressure with the vacuum line disconnected.

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why do you have to upgrade the fpr again?
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Originally Posted by Bosshog
why do you have to upgrade the fpr again?
So you can control fuel pressure?
Old Apr 19, 2007, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmrally
What does the little guy on the top half do?

Just to make sure you fully understand this....that's the MOST IMPORTANT little guy.

That is connected to your fuel pressure solenoid, or if you're not running one, your intake manifold. This port sees boost pressure while under boost, which is what raises your fuel pressure 1:1 with boost. If that line isn't hooked up or pops off under boost, you'll most likely blow your engine.


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Old Apr 19, 2007, 07:47 PM
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I went to a local performance shop and showed them the rail and the FPR and this is what they said to do. Will this work??

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Old Apr 19, 2007, 08:01 PM
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If you're running an aftermarket fuel rail with an open hole there, yes, that'll work just fine. What's on the end of your rail, to the left of the diagram? Is it just a dead end with no hole or fitting?
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This is what I used to install mine. Pretty good set of instructions thanks to AMS.

http://www.amsperformance.com/instru...structions.pdf
Old Apr 20, 2007, 08:40 AM
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Yeah Im getting a block off plate then. Thanks for all the help guys.
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ok, better question might be why do you have to adjust fuel pressure? is it cheaper way to get a bit more out of your existing injectors or are there other uses as well?


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So you can control fuel pressure?
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For one reason, when you start upgrading to higher flowing pumps, they will overrun the stock regulator, causing high pressures and rich conditions at idle. So much so that your fuel trims may not be able to compensate.


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is this ever an issue with walbro fuel pumps or does it start becoming a problem with high hp engines with double pump systems, etc?

Originally Posted by l2r99gst
For one reason, when you start upgrading to higher flowing pumps, they will overrun the stock regulator, causing high pressures and rich conditions at idle. So much so that your fuel trims may not be able to compensate.


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mine was a problem with the walbro 255
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Well, I haven't logged fuel pressure in my Evo...I did in my DSM years ago and I needed an adjustable FPR to control the pressure at idle with a Supra pump.

I think the Walbro will slightly overrun the Evo's stock FPR, too, but not too much that you need a new adjustable FPR. Fuel trims will take care of it. That and the dual fuel pump circuit in the Evo can handle larger pumps without the need to upgrade. Maybe someone has logged their fuel pressure with a stock FPR and Walbro on this forum for more definitive data.

The FPR overrun would only become a big issue with double pump and larger pump systems. But, it isn't bad to have control over your fuel pressure, nonetheless.


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will soon find out if this will become a problem with walbro / 680cc injectors on Ecutek tune...


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