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Old 06-24-2005, 09:58 PM
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Default Required Changes for Increased Fuel Pressure

I recently installed a Ractronix fuel pump and my fuel pressure jumped from around 52 PSI at idle to 68 PSI. During a few quick WOT blasts, the pressure never dropped below 60 PSI. I tried searching, but found little information regarding tuning for fuel pressure changes.

Could any of you lead me in the right direction (I'm using HPTuners)? I'm assuming I need to alter the IFR table, but I'm not sure what exactly I need to do to it.

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Ashville NC **** yeah I grew up in Brevard.

Have no idea about decreasing pressure I dont think there is a way with any tuning software, might try lowering the voltage from the pump. Why is it a problem. Hopefully someone who knows more will jump in.
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Install an Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator and set the pressure at anything you want with the turn of a screw.
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I had the same problem on my car with a intank and inline fuel pumps. I did the same as you and searched but never found anything. I found out that once you get the tune on the car dialed in (VE, MAF, ETC) the fuel pressure will fall back in line where it needs to be.
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Is the problem because your return fuel line isn't big enough to allow enough flow back into the tank at idle? (causing the pressure increase at the injectors) if so, a new regulator won't help, you will need a larger size return fuel line.
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I thought 99+ didn't have return lines?

I also thought that the racetronix kit was supposed to increase pressure a bit.




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