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Old 07-23-2007, 06:12 PM
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What is the stock fuel preasure in a 90 5.0, and should it be adjusted at all??
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Old 07-23-2007, 06:15 PM
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38.5psi, not unless you mod it to the point you need more fuel.
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Old 07-23-2007, 06:20 PM
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i have heads cam intake and 24 injectors
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Old 07-23-2007, 06:49 PM
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Old 07-23-2007, 07:13 PM
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Old 07-23-2007, 07:19 PM
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I would just put it at 40-42 and run it. How are those heads working for you....you got the cheaper aluminum ones IIRC right?
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Old 07-23-2007, 07:20 PM
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From my experience I would get an adjustable fuel pressure regulator and try it out. you deffinitley nbeed one. You can get a schrader valve fpr from summit for like $18.00 and you can get the autometer schrader valve adapter for like $8.00. I would try starting in the 41 range and see. You should know if your car is running rich or lean. try it out for a bit..
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Old 07-23-2007, 07:25 PM
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The heads are working good. Im getting ready to get a 3000 stall and 4:10s. I just checked my fuel preasure and it stays at 35lbs or 40 with the vacume line off the regulator. When i rev up it goes to 34lbs with the vacume line on the regulator. it never looses preasure all the way to 6500 rpms
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Old 07-23-2007, 07:32 PM
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Should be alright, but I would get an adjustable regulator.
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Old 07-23-2007, 07:34 PM
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yeah i plan to get one along with a fuel preasure gauge
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