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Old 03-29-2007, 12:24 AM
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What should i set my FP PSI at with my regulator having the following mods. Full intake and exhaust, pulleys, 24lb injectors, 155 lph fuel pump, and msd ignition.
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Old 03-29-2007, 12:34 AM
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42 psi with vacuum disconnected, make sure to reconnect your vacuum line after you're done setting it.
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Old 03-29-2007, 12:37 AM
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do u plug the vaccum line when its disconnected from the regulator like put ur finger over it?
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Old 03-29-2007, 12:40 AM
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Why the massive injectors?
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Old 03-29-2007, 12:43 AM
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Haha, massive? They're just 24's! Lil overkill for his mods though.
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Old 03-29-2007, 12:43 AM
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im going to be getting heads soon and i just bought the MAF and didnt want to have to get it recalibrated when i switched the injectors
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Old 03-29-2007, 12:45 AM
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do u plug the vaccum line when its disconnected from the regulator like put ur finger over it?
Yeah you can do that, it doesn't make to much of a vacuum leak while it is disconnected.
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Old 03-29-2007, 12:52 AM
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alright, thanks 4 the help
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Old 03-29-2007, 12:54 AM
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not a problem.
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Old 03-29-2007, 01:17 AM
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what is the psi at stock?
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