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Old 02-11-2006, 02:42 PM
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I have a properly and well installed new Racetronix fuel pump and the hot wire kit. Everything installed to exact spec. When I drive the car I have excellent fuel pressure 63-4 psi. My elctronics Autometer sender is at the test port on the fuel rail...when I nail my nitrous my fuel pressure fluctuates as much as 20 psi. How can I test the fuel pump to eliminate it as the problem?
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what size injectors do you have? and what kinda power are you making?
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Originally Posted by WS6FirebirdTA00
what size injectors do you have? and what kinda power are you making?
This info is very specific in the link in my sig (http://sig.macon-moore-performance.com) but generally the numbers 430 RWHP NA at 585 RWHP w/ 150 wet. Keep in mind 4L60E and SS3600 Stall with 4.11 rear. Racetronix (Lucas) 42 lb injectors.
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reason i asked is i was wondering if you were maxing out the injectors and it was causing this drop, either that or maxing out the pump? im not sure the limits onthe pump though
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Originally Posted by Macon
I have a properly and well installed new Racetronix fuel pump and the hot wire kit. Everything installed to exact spec. When I drive the car I have excellent fuel pressure 63-4 psi. My elctronics Autometer sender is at the test port on the fuel rail...when I nail my nitrous my fuel pressure fluctuates as much as 20 psi. How can I test the fuel pump to eliminate it as the problem?
Without a FM FPR installed pressure fluctuations in the range of 52-62PSI are not uncommon. This is a shortcoming of the factory system.
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Originally Posted by Racetronix
Without a FM FPR installed pressure fluctuations in the range of 52-62PSI are not uncommon. This is a shortcoming of the factory system.
FM FPR I don't want to assume anything please decipher this acronym.
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I'll take a stab at it: Front Mounted Fuel Pressure Regulator.

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Originally Posted by Matt@HSW
I'll take a stab at it: Front Mounted Fuel Pressure Regulator.

Matt
I'll bet you are right there Matt...it has been suggested to me by a couple of folks here (possibly you included) that a replumbed system including a fuel pressure regulator mounted up front and return would be a solution. Again thank you Matt. I think I have a solution that I will try. I will get back with the results.
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