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what fuel pressure should i be runnin..

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Old 11-29-2006, 12:37 AM
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Just wondering if anyone knows what kinda fuel pressure I should be runnin at Idle. Or an approximate anyway. Does it vary with mods? Right now I got it set at 45psi.
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Old 11-29-2006, 12:43 AM
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stock psi is 39. Why is yours so high?
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Old 11-29-2006, 12:51 AM
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I was just goin by what I guy had told me,as a place to start. Thats why I was askin what y'all thought. Does it matter if you have bigger inectors?(24lb)
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Ok cut to the chase. What mods and is there a problem you're having?
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was just wondering what kinda pressure I shjould be runnin with 24lb injectors. or if it even made a difference. Just wanna get it fine tuned thats all.
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Old 11-29-2006, 01:01 AM
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I'd set it at 39 and see how it does.
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I'll sure try it...Thnks for the info Man.
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Old 11-29-2006, 01:04 AM
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mines at 41 and i have 24 ibs injectors and its just a tad much. hey i hate to change subjects but i have a k&n air filter and it makes a helacious sucking noise on acceleration almost like a mini supercharger does yalls do that
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No I can't hear anything over the exhaust and blower!
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i hear ya thats my next project is a supercharged 351 in mine this febuary
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