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Old 05-19-2007, 06:21 PM
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anybody have one and what did you need to install one,pics would also be great.i would like to add a fuel pressure gauge to the end of my rail .i have a 2002 with stock fuel rail's thanks for your help clint............
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Are you doing an electrical or mechanical gauge? If its a mechanical, you just need to get the tool to remove the schrader valve from the end of your fuel rail (the name escapes me at the moment), the gauge, and a sealer for the connection.

If its electrical on the other hand youll need a bit more. In addition to the sender that goes on the end of the rail and the tool, youll need the gauge and all the wiring that goes with it, and anything else thats needed to connect it all together (electrical connectors etc). I dont think I missed anything but Im sure others will chime in if I did
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thanks for the info.i just want a simple mechanical one on the end of my rail..
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check out my website (page 2) for a better idea but here is some help






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Originally Posted by dnm12
check out my website (page 2) for a better idea but here is some help
What did you use to seal all that up? Apparently thread sealer does not work.
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teflon tape, make sure you remove the schader valve
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how did you remove the schader valve, and could you give the specs on the fittings?
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Originally Posted by dnm12
teflon tape, make sure you remove the schader valve
I was hearing that teflon would be eaten away by the fuel. I have tried to use some teflon sealer (the liquid kind, not the tape) and it hasn't worked the 3 times I've tried.


In order to remove the schrader valve you need the little tool to do so. You can find it pretty much anywhere and it's pretty cheap.
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Originally Posted by tennz28
how did you remove the schader valve, and could you give the specs on the fittings?
tire valve stem remover works, and the teflon tape has held up over a year with no problems and if there are I will just retape!
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dnm12,

Off topic, but, was your tune done w/ 50 psi @ idle? Saw on your web page that you are running 50 psi @ idle. Looks like stock injectors. Just wanted to make sure she hadn't dropped down from 60 psi. Therefore, possibly running a bit lean @ WOT.
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dnm12,

Off topic, but, was your tune done w/ 50 psi @ idle? Saw on your web page that you are running 50 psi @ idle. Looks like stock injectors. Just wanted to make sure she hadn't dropped down from 60 psi. Therefore, possibly running a bit lean @ WOT.

hey thanks for paying such attention since gone to larger injectors and run a solid 60 psi
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Originally Posted by dnm12
hey thanks for paying such attention since gone to larger injectors and run a solid 60 psi
Just lookin out for ya Brother; glad to hear it. Nice fuel pressure gauge set up.
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check mine out if you like, I should have all the info on the fittings.



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