DIY turbo single turbo systems
03-14-2008, 09:37 PM
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DIY turbo single turbo systems
Hey guys I have a 2000 4.6 2v and im going to put turbo on ive been to many tuning shops and i get differnt reponses all the time my question is that Im gonna run 42 pound injectors lightning mass and mafia and a 255 lph pump do i need a aftermarket fuel pressure regulator also what kmember should i use
03-14-2008, 10:58 PM
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RE: DIY turbo single turbo systems
i think alot of people use the QA1 k member for turbo setups idk about the fuel pressure regulator, i would imagine that you would want a high quality regulator though. Losing fuel pressure in boost would be terrible for your motor.
03-15-2008, 12:25 AM
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RE: DIY turbo single turbo systems
As far as I know, you won't need an aftermarket fuel regulator on the non-return style systems. As far as the K-member is concerened, there is really no way to say which one your better off using if your constructing a turbo kit yourself. Yor best bet is to get a K-member and fabricate around it.
03-15-2008, 01:40 AM
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RE: DIY turbo single turbo systems
There is no fuel pressure regulator, installing one would require completely replumbing
the entire fuel system.
Its not nessicarry for you to install one anyway, your current setup (42lb/hr, 255 pump) means your going to be limited to around 500 WHP or less, and the stock style fuel system will handle that just fine.
the entire fuel system.
Its not nessicarry for you to install one anyway, your current setup (42lb/hr, 255 pump) means your going to be limited to around 500 WHP or less, and the stock style fuel system will handle that just fine.
03-15-2008, 01:51 AM
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RE: DIY turbo single turbo systems
ORIGINAL: 2000GT4.6
There is no fuel pressure regulator, installing one would require completely replumbing
the entire fuel system.
Its not nessicarry for you to install one anyway, your current setup (42lb/hr, 255 pump) means your going to be limited to around 500 WHP or less, and the stock style fuel system will handle that just fine.
There is no fuel pressure regulator, installing one would require completely replumbing
the entire fuel system.
Its not nessicarry for you to install one anyway, your current setup (42lb/hr, 255 pump) means your going to be limited to around 500 WHP or less, and the stock style fuel system will handle that just fine.
03-15-2008, 01:58 AM
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RE: DIY turbo single turbo systems
I don't have the cobra tank swap, but I did the SVT focus swap, and I did not see anything like this. Also, the fuel pressure changed a pretty good amount when going from the stocker to SVT pump, so I would say there is no regulator.
03-15-2008, 10:19 PM
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RE: DIY turbo single turbo systems
well my hp goal is only 425hp im making this a safe turbo setup 'cause this is my daily driver car I might upgrade to a 310 lph fuel pump later....at what hpdoes a lighting mass air peg ive heard all kinds of reponces on that too
