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Old 05-05-2005, 01:38 PM
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How do you tell when you have enough fuel pressure without taking it to the a dyno?
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Old 05-05-2005, 01:51 PM
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dunnno im a carb man ,,,iwould just go ..
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Old 05-05-2005, 02:33 PM
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im planning on it next month i was just trying to set it for now i have it at 42 psi right now
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Old 05-05-2005, 03:28 PM
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Maybe a few pounds over the highest recommended factory setting for your year. Buy an air/fuel ratio gauge and hook it up.
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Old 05-05-2005, 03:28 PM
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im not sure but i think higher is lean and lower is richer,,?? like i said im not a stang f/i man but thats the way it works on mercedes benzs
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Old 05-05-2005, 06:24 PM
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its higher richer and lower lean. I wanted to know when i have enough psi
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Old 05-05-2005, 07:40 PM
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42 sounds about right.
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Old 05-05-2005, 07:53 PM
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thanks i will leave at that until i get it on the dyno and get it tuned
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